Industry News
Govt sector suffers high ransomware attack encryption rates
A new report has found that 72% of state and local government organisations attacked by ransomware had their data encrypted. [ + ]
Female-led startup triyyo offers new tool for parental leave
Australian startup triiyo is partnering with the Department of Regional NSW to offer a customised, online platform for employees on parental leave. [ + ]
Powerhouse Castle Hill improves efficiency with CIM
As part of its focus on excellence and innovation, Powerhouse has engaged CIM to improve building efficiency. [ + ]
Queensland joins the space race
The Queensland Government and SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre have partnered in the Queensland Earth Observation Hub. [ + ]
Open data program to help reduce natural disaster risk
The GeoNet program is a geohazards monitoring service that produces data that captures earthquakes, volcanic activity, large landslides, and tsunamis. [ + ]
WellingtonNZ signs MoU with Wellington council
The Wellington region's economic development agency WellingtonNZ will work with the Greater Wellington Regional Council to improve public transport for visitors. [ + ]
Cyber attack: top five industries at risk
A 50% year-over-year increase in hands-on intrusion attempts shows changes in attack trends and adversary tradecraft. [ + ]
NSW Spatial Services adds 3D maps to planning portal
The NSW Department of Commerce's Spatial Services division has announced the launch of a new 3D map for subdivision and strata plans. [ + ]
Hornsby residents urged to download app and 'get prepared'
Sydney's Hornsby Shire Council is helping residents to stay safe by downloading and completing an emergency plan on its 'Get Prepared' app. [ + ]
Everbridge helping WIRES save Australian wildlife
Australian non-profit the Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service is using Everbridge's xMatters platform to coordinate its animal rescue efforts. [ + ]
iseek lands data centre contract
iseek has been awarded the Queensland Government's core network data-centre-as-a-service (DCaaS) contract after a competitive procurement process. [ + ]
MuleSoft completes IRAP assessment
Salesforce's MuleSoft has completed the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the PROTECTED classification level. [ + ]
Government rolls out revamped myGov site
The Ministry for Government Services has made improvements to the myGov web hub as part of a wider upgrade that will include launching a new mobile app. [ + ]
Partnership to bring more women to burgeoning space industry
The new Tech Start program is designed to attract South Australian women into the state's space, defence and technology sector. [ + ]
SAP helps Taronga to drive automation
Taronga Conservation Society Australia has streamlined its enterprise reporting by implementing SAP Analytics Cloud. [ + ]