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Four out of five Australians and New Zealanders believe digital government services are superior or on par with those from private businesses.

Data#3 launches cybersecurity initiative for WA Government Sector, leveraging Microsoft licensing and expertise.

New Zealand government agencies are set to adopt secure Software-as-a-Service environments under a new procurement framework with TechnologyOne.

New Zealanders are uneasy with how automated decision-making systems are used in society, particularly by the Government, according to new research.

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $483 billion in 2021, an increase of 5.1% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

Soprano Design’s ‘whole of government solution’ will be available for Australian government agencies to use for messaging and communications.

In total there were 546 reported incidents of potential data breaches in the most recent financial year, up from 463 in the previous year (2018/19).

Investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected, the Government says.

New Zealand small businesses to benefit from Government-funded Digital Boost skills training and support initiative.

The global System On a Chip (SOC) as a Service market is set to reach US$676.8 million by 2026, according to a new study from Valuates Reports.

CyberCX strengthens its Federal Government capability with the acquisition of Foresight, a leading cyber security consultancy.

Vix Vizion selected as solutions provider for South Australian government's gambling register, using facial recognition technology.

InternetNZ urges NZ political parties to sign its five-point plan for digital inclusion ahead of the election.

New Zealand's tech industry could become the country's largest export industry by 2030, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.

Australian Councils Embrace Digital Transformation to Improve Service Delivery, Reduce Costs, and Increase Efficiency, according to a new report.

The tech sector is significantly supporting the government on its journey to embrace an enhanced digital future.

The majority of consumers in the APAC region expect businesses or governments to protect their data, according to a new F5 research report.

Global government IT spending is predicted to reach $438bn in 2020, down 0.6% from last year, according to Gartner.

With construction due to commence in July, the initial investment of AU$17 million will be used to build stage one by December 2020.