SAP SE is set to launch SAP Critical Data Cloud, a fully managed service capable of powering the critical operations of government and regulated industries. [ + ]

The City of Melbourne will utilise resident input as part of a project with Monash University to improve the way smart cities are built. [ + ]

The 5G Infrastructure Association has elected a new governing board, comprising 16 organisations, ahead of its Smart Networks and Services European partnership. [ + ]

Cynterra has secured a contract to provide the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) with a new generation Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). [ + ]

The New Zealand Government has signed a deal with TechnologyOne that could see up to 23 government agencies shift to software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. [ + ]

A report by Verizon has found that 45% of companies surveyed sacrificed mobile device security to meet productivity targets. [ + ]

A new Digital Literacy pre-course is helping CALD Victorians improve their language and digital skills ahead of further study and employment. [ + ]

The AIIA has called on the government to allocate $250 million to artificial intelligence, to ensure Australia becomes a global leader in AI research. [ + ]

NEC Australia and Aruba have teamed up to install and deliver a services platform for Australia's largest prison, Clarence Correctional Centre. [ + ]

The Sunshine Coast Council is installing a high-tech underground automated waste collection system to transport waste out of the Maroochydore City Centre. [ + ]

The Australian Cyber Security Centre is urging Australian organisations to act to mitigate freshly discovered Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities. [ + ]

The 2021 MAV Technology Awards for Excellence have recognised a range of councils across Victoria, South Australia, NSW and the Northern Territory as finalists. [ + ]

IDEMIA has launched a Health Travel Pass, designed to help governments reduce the risk of incoming travellers spreading COVID-19. [ + ]

VMware's annual Modern Bank Heists report estimates that 54% of financial institutions experienced disruptive attacks in the last 12 months. [ + ]

Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help treat communication disorders, according to a study by The University of Queensland. [ + ]