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How workforce technology can enable public sector agencies to secure sustainable savings
Human Capital Management

How workforce technology can enable public sector agencies to secure sustainable savings

Australian public agencies can achieve sustainable savings by automating HR and payroll functions, cutting costs and improving efficiency amid rising government debt.

By Christina Waddy • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI
Generative AI

Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI

Data Squared partners with Vertosoft to provide explainable AI tools to government agencies, enhancing transparency and trust in public sector AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Rimini Street joins GSA Schedule, saving US agencies up to 50%
Robotic Process Automation

Rimini Street joins GSA Schedule, saving US agencies up to 50%

Rimini Street has joined the US GSA Schedule, enabling government agencies to save up to 50% on Oracle, SAP and VMware support services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services
Digital Transformation

Granicus debuts Service Cloud to boost council digital services

Granicus has launched its Service Cloud platform in Australia and New Zealand to help councils enhance digital services and boost community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools
Firewalls

Ransomware repeat attacks linked to fragmented security tools

Research shows 31% of ransomware victims endured multiple attacks due to fragmented, ineffective security tools, risking severe financial and reputational damage.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth
Smart Cities

Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth

Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas as Government Practise Lead to expand services for public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

What’s yours is mine . .
Taxation

What’s yours is mine . .

Ashburton motorists will still fund roads nationwide after Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected a mayoral hopeful’s plan to keep charges local.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors
Digital Transformation

Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Anyone speak government or council?
Law

Anyone speak government or council?

Councils warn the bill could saddle ratepayers with unfunded duties, as toilets, cemeteries and consenting are left off the core services list.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services
Ransomware

Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services

A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut government offices and took websites and phone lines offline, disrupting key public services and staff work.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Sharing the blame and insuring the loss
Productivity

Sharing the blame and insuring the loss

Ratepayers could face less of the cost when building defects surface, as ministers plan to scrap joint and several liability and speed consents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager
Data Analytics

Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager

Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Call to action if contractors are to survive
Small Business

Call to action if contractors are to survive

Confidence in New Zealand’s civil construction sector has slumped, with only 16 percent of firms expecting a positive outlook amid fewer projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025
Sustainability On-Site
Social Media

Sustainability On-Site

Builders could cut landfill and save money as a new industry-led guide makes waste reduction simpler on New Zealand job sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Councils urged to keep up with cones
Risk & Compliance

Councils urged to keep up with cones

Councils risk scrutiny from WorkSafe as inspectors and NZTA push a more risk-based traffic management approach to cut excessive road cones.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
One in three Australian firms hit by repeat ransomware attacks
Firewalls

One in three Australian firms hit by repeat ransomware attacks

One in three Australian businesses hit by ransomware faced repeat attacks in 2025, hindered by tool overload and poor integration, says Barracuda report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Plunge in business confidence
Productivity

Plunge in business confidence

Only 16 percent now have a positive outlook, as a lack of work and uncertainty threaten jobs across New Zealand's civil construction sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025