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Encrypted messages should be kept as gov records, committee says

Encrypted messages should be kept as gov records, committee says

Without existing legislation needing changes.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2022 12:31PM Strategy
Defence to use Optus C1 satellite until 2034

Defence to use Optus C1 satellite until 2034

Extends deal for $405 million ahead of JP9102.
Justin Hendry Apr 20 2022 6:16AM Telco/ISP
DTA renews gov-wide AWS deal for $174 million

DTA renews gov-wide AWS deal for $174 million

Replaces 2019 agreement.
Justin Hendry Apr 14 2022 11:49AM Cloud
Australia targets tech espionage with new visa cancellation powers

Australia targets tech espionage with new visa cancellation powers

But gives no enforcement date.
Justin Hendry Apr 14 2022 6:14AM Training & Development
Services Australia searches for cloud platform to host GovERP

Services Australia searches for cloud platform to host GovERP

Calls for SAP-aligned IaaS platform.
Justin Hendry Apr 12 2022 11:59AM Cloud
Australia to create digital twin of Antarctica

Australia to create digital twin of Antarctica

Scoping to begin later this year.
Justin Hendry Apr 11 2022 6:55AM Software
Defence calls in KPMG for mammoth data uplift

Defence calls in KPMG for mammoth data uplift

'OneDefence' program to help it become more data-informed.
Justin Hendry Apr 11 2022 6:40AM Storage
Senate inquiry calls for gov to wind up COVIDSafe app

Senate inquiry calls for gov to wind up COVIDSafe app

"Cease any further expenditure".
Justin Hendry Apr 8 2022 6:40AM Software
ASD to create cyber security hubs in three states

ASD to create cyber security hubs in three states

Using REDSPICE budget funding.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 6:28PM Training & Development
Gov looks to close data security 'gaps' with new action plan

Gov looks to close data security 'gaps' with new action plan

After flurry of recent reforms.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 12:06PM Strategy
AEC taps Accenture, Epicon for election systems rebuild

AEC taps Accenture, Epicon for election systems rebuild

Will assist with once-in-generation overhaul.
Justin Hendry Apr 6 2022 6:30AM Strategy
Border Force is developing technology to scan cargo at ports

Border Force is developing technology to scan cargo at ports

To resolve examination backlog.
Jeremy Nadel Apr 5 2022 11:58AM Software
Defence puts another $12 million into Datapod

Defence puts another $12 million into Datapod

120 modules on order.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 5 2022 11:36AM Hardware
More cops to start using national real-time criminal intelligence system

More cops to start using national real-time criminal intelligence system

"Late adopters" to come onboard before end of 2022.
Justin Hendry Apr 5 2022 7:00AM Strategy
Defence cancels SkyGuardian drones to fund REDSPICE cyber plan

Defence cancels SkyGuardian drones to fund REDSPICE cyber plan

Billion-dollar project canned.
Justin Hendry Apr 1 2022 3:48PM Strategy
Public sector data sharing laws pass parliament with Labor changes

Public sector data sharing laws pass parliament with Labor changes

Privacy protections added, while restrictions imposed on corporations.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 5:17PM Security
Meet the federal government finalists in the 2022 iTnews Benchmark Awards

Meet the federal government finalists in the 2022 iTnews Benchmark Awards

A nationwide telecommunications overhaul, digital vaccination certificates and digital transformation.
Mar 31 2022 12:30PM Projects
AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

AFP gets budget backing to beef up account takeovers

Commissioner says powers are the 'envy' of the world.
Justin Hendry Mar 31 2022 12:20PM Security
Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor

Talent crisis raises questions over $10bn REDSPICE cyber plan: Labor

Calls for detail on plan to double size of ASD.
Justin Hendry Mar 30 2022 5:01PM Security
All the tech in the 2022 federal budget

All the tech in the 2022 federal budget

Budget 2022: Winners revealed.
Justin Hendry Mar 29 2022 8:55PM Strategy

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