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New cloud policy raises the stakes on cost accountability
With the whole-of-government cloud policy taking effect from 1 July, agencies need to understand which services are generating costs and where waste can be eliminated. [ + ]
Why the APS needs to be picky with AI
'AI everywhere' is the wrong strategy for the APS: here's what to do instead. [ + ]
Digital ID must prove more than who we are
Digital ID may make it simpler to identify an individual but the question is whether it will really achieve the bigger goal of reducing unnecessary data collection. [ + ]
The machine identity gap putting public sector data at risk
While there is an increased focus on AI and secure data access, many agencies still lack a complete view of the non-human identities already operating across their environments. [ + ]
Access management remains a major problem at many Australian councils
As AI starts to be used more widely in the local government sector, further granularity around access controls will be important for assurance. [ + ]
Why sovereign AI matters now
Sovereign AI doesn't mean stepping back from the global technology ecosystem, but engaging with it on more deliberate, strategic terms. [ + ]
AI-assisted contract management in the public sector: where the gains are real
As generative AI matures, public sector contract managers are finding real efficiency gains in drafting, clause review and lifecycle monitoring. [ + ]
Public sector transformation constrained by execution pressure: report
Execution pressures are holding back the Australian public sector's transformation ambitions, a new Sovereign Technology Report finds. [ + ]
When size does matter
Modern SaaS ERP platforms operate very differently from the legacy systems that shaped many traditional consulting methodologies. [ + ]
Australia's next Budget must treat cyber resilience as essential infrastructure
The federal Budget needs to make cyber resilience a core investment priority across AI deployment, digital government, critical service delivery and public procurement. [ + ]
AI won’t deliver productivity without legacy systems reform
AI cannot be treated as a bolt-on to existing systems: the systems must be updated first for AI to be integrated properly. [ + ]
IoT Survival Guide 2026: four rules every government IT leader needs to know
The complexity of government IoT deployments is rising: more devices, more data and more critical services depending on real‑time information. [ + ]
Identity at the edge
How the sixth annual identity management day highlights the new frontiers of trust. [ + ]
Unlocking AI's potential: navigating the tightrope between innovation and trust
The Commonwealth's policy for the responsible use of AI in government sets out expectations for accountability, transparency and ethical risk frameworks. [ + ]
Answering the call to transform our emergency services
While Australia's Triple Zero service has served the community well for over 60 years, the next wave of modernisation is an opportunity to redefine emergency response. [ + ]
