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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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Half of UK IT websites ‘fail’ basic accessibility tests

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Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.
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Exclusive: OutsourcedCISO's CEO warns of cybersecurity leadership gaps

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Australian mid-sized firms warned they face rising cyber risk as a lack of senior security leadership leaves core threats unchecked.
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Central government puts AI & data analytics at heart of reform

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Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.
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Atturra partners with TCG Process to boost AI-driven automation

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Atturra partners with TCG Process to offer AI-driven automation tools for Australian local governments, education and utilities sectors to boost efficiency.
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Birmingham's ERP failure costs city GBP £100 million over budget

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Birmingham City Council's £123 million ERP failure triggered bankruptcy, revealing how better process management software might have averted this costly disaster.
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Yarra City Council upgrades IT to manage AUD $2 billion assets

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Yarra City Council partners with TechnologyOne to upgrade IT, enhancing management of AUD $2 billion assets and speeding up customer service delivery.
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Itron & CLS partner to deliver smart lighting across Australia

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Itron partners with Connected Lighting Solutions to expand smart street lighting across Australian cities, enhancing safety and cutting energy costs.
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AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year

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A free AI training programme across regional New Zealand helps not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 annually, boosting efficiency and staff confidence.
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Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

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Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.
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Natalie Garfield appointed CFO to boost South Wales business growth

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Natalie Garfield joins The CFO Centre as CFO to drive growth and support South Wales businesses with over 20 years of financial leadership experience.
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Exclusive: Granicus' Alex Gelbak on 'making the invisible visible'

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Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.
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Kaizen raises USD $21 million to modernise public services tech

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Kaizen raises USD $21 million in Series A to modernise US public services tech, enhancing user experience across 50+ agencies in 17 states serving 30 million residents.
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Fibre gaps delaying UK data centre growth & AI ambitions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Gaps in UK fibre networks delay data centre growth and threaten the nation's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence, says Neos Networks research.
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Port Phillip moves core IT to private cloud for resilience boost

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The City of Port Phillip has migrated its IT systems from a heritage-listed site to a private cloud with Interactive, boosting resilience and security.
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Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer for global push

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.
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UK public sector networks lag in readiness for smart spaces adoption

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Less than a third of UK public sector networks are ready for smart space tech, with local government least prepared and the NHS leading at 39% readiness.
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Atturra expands Infor partnership with new reseller deal in ANZ

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Atturra strengthens its partnership with Infor as the newly appointed M3 reseller across Australia and New Zealand, targeting mid-market enterprises with ERP solutions.
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Teletrac Navman adds sector expertise with three key appointments

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Teletrac Navman strengthens its enterprise business development team with three new hires, boosting expertise in construction, mining, local government, utilities and transport.
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Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Nintex and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia partner to enhance AI-driven automation in education, government, and financial services across Australia.