Tag: cloud

Data sovereignty scheme backlog hits new high

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The number of companies waiting for sign-off under the federal government’s troubled data sovereignty scheme has reached its highest level in two years. Amid a review of the scheme...

AWS to build govt’s $2bn Top Secret cloud

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Commonwealth’s most sensitive data will be stored across Amazon Web Services facilities and shared with Defence and national intelligence agencies through a new Top Secret Cloud from 2027....

Google launches equity-free AI startup accelerator

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Australian AI and machine learning startups can now apply for Google’s new accelerator program, offering free access to Google cloud and tailored advice. The AI First accelerator program opened...

Amazon updates to ABS’ big data cloud

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Updates to Australia’s critical economic data and the cloud environment behind them will be delivered by Amazon Web Services under a $10 million deal that will also test a new...

WA unveils draft digital acceleration strategy

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Western Australian government wants to raise the state’s digital readiness index score, one of several measurable goals outlined in a draft of its WA: Digitally Evolved – Digital...

Google lands govt-wide cloud deal in Vic

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Victorian government has inked a three-year state purchasing contract with Google to give public servants easier access to the tech giant’s cloud services and workflow tools. The annual...

AUCloud to buy local tech firms for $30m

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Canberra-based sovereign cloud provider AUCloud is set to acquire three local technology companies for $30 million as it looks to grow its offerings in the face of a cash...

Apple warns against mass file scanning proposal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Online safety standards designed to force tech giants to scan cloud storage for illegal and harmful content in Australia set a “dangerous global precedent” that could undermine security protections...