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Zombie servers: the silent killers of Australia's cloud budgets and security
It is estimated that between 25% and 30% of all servers and virtual machines are dormant, silently draining resources. [ + ]
Escalating cyberthreats demand stronger global defence and cooperation
A new Microsoft report highlights the growing sophistication and resourcing of nation-state actors and cybercriminals. [ + ]
Five things local councils can do to build cybersecurity resilience
For local governments that are looking to uplift their cyber resilience, there are five impactful actions that can be taken. [ + ]
Improving staff retention in government
How Australian government departments can better manage their people to maximise wellbeing and improve retention. [ + ]
Data streams and city dreams: how real-time data is transforming urban living
We are entering the era of smart cities, where cutting-edge technologies like real-time data improve residents' quality of life. [ + ]
Small IT initiatives delivering greater success for governments
To reduce the costs and political risks associated with large technology project failures, governments are adopting proven practices from other industries. [ + ]
Signs that the data sovereignty discussion in Australia is maturing
Data sovereignty is an important topic and is being spoken about in the public discourse more frequently. [ + ]
Transforming government workflows with AI
Empowering every government worker with AI capabilities might sound ambitious, but today's GenAI tools have a user-centric design that makes it achievable. [ + ]
Harnessing observability to secure Australia's critical infrastructure
Observability will play a strategic role in fostering digital resilience and innovation in Australia's critical sectors. [ + ]
Securing major events takes over a decade of strategising
Eight years out from Brisbane 2032, there are two remaining 'live' opportunities for organisers to observe security planning in action — one of which is in Paris. [ + ]
The need to cap the ATO's access to personal data
It's time the ATO leveraged technology for a fairer tax ecosystem. [ + ]
DevOps teams now better understand how AI can help them deliver faster
AI is recognised as important to improvements in software development and delivery — just don't expect GenAI to do it all. [ + ]
Data challenges in city infrastructure and transport systems
In today's landscape of digital transformation efforts by cities and transportation operators, digital twins have emerged as a practical option. [ + ]
Governments are increasingly leading the way on zero trust security
Both in Australia and abroad, the public sector is gravitating towards zero trust as a way to protect against heightened threat levels. [ + ]
Why it's time to continue making our cities safer for the crowd
Introducing smart technology into urban areas is an essential element of successful population management. [ + ]