NSW Government approves another 15 data centre projects
30 March, 2026With new data centre projects progressing through the Investment Delivery Authority, the NSW Government has also released its Data Centre Consultation Paper.
Government announces Australian data centre expectations
23 March, 2026The federal government has today set national expectations for data centres, a commitment made under the National AI Plan.
Macquarie gets $200m investment from NRFC
13 March, 2026 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMacquarie Technology Group is the recipient of the largest investment by the government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation in a single company.
Innovation shouldn’t come at the cost of trust
09 March, 2026 by Jason Baden,Regional VP at F5 | Supplied by: F5In this next phase of development of digital government, success will be defined by ensuring innovation never comes at the cost of trust.
Public sector AI use surging but slowed by system fragmentation: survey
06 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Appian Software Australia Pty LimitedA survey has revealed that Australian public sector AI adoption is ramping up, but progress is hampered by fragmented systems and data.
The IT acquisition that puts Canberra in a tough spot
30 January, 2026 by Michael Alp, Managing Director, Nutanix A/NZ | Supplied by: NutanixWith reports of excessive price hikes and other problems since Broadcom's acquistion of VMware, government agencies may need to consider an exit strategy.
Comparing NZ and Australia on AI: adoption-first versus guardrails-first
15 January, 2026 by Brandon Voight, Fellow, Future Government Institute and Director of Public Sector Solutions at OpenText | Supplied by: Open Text Pty LtdIn Wellington and Canberra the approach to AI policy has been somewhat different.
From legacy to launchpad: how mainframe modernisation can accelerate government AI aspirations
19 December, 2025 by Michael Vincetic, Practice Leader for Cloud, Core Enterprise & zCloud A/NZ, Kyndryl | Supplied by: Kyndryl AustraliaBy running AI directly on their mainframes, public agencies gain a secure, self-managed and resilient environment to scale AI adoption for years to come.
Australia’s National AI Plan: what government leaders need to know
17 December, 2025 by Brandon Voight, Fellow, Future Government Institute and Director of Public Sector Solutions at OpenText | Supplied by: OpenTextThe National AI Plan aims to align investment, skills, public service transformation and guardrails in a pragmatic, Australian way.
Final concrete poured for Macquarie Data Centres' newest Sydney data centre
02 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Macquarie GovernmentThe NSW Treasurer has poured the final concrete on Macquarie Data Centres' newest 47 MW facility, IC3 Super West, in Macquarie Park.
Why sovereign AI is becoming a strategic priority in Australia
24 November, 2025 by Vincent Caldeira* | Supplied by: Red Hat Asia Pacific Pty LtdThe emerging need for sovereign AI in Australia should be a wake-up call for public sector entities.
AI innovation must be national priority to secure Australia’s AI future
19 November, 2025 by Angela Fox* | Supplied by: Dell TechnologiesThis is a defining moment for Australia to act and invest with an infrastructure-first approach, and the government has a key role to play.
Victorian government agencies don’t know what servers they have: report
04 November, 2025A Victorian Auditor-General’s report has called for improved IT asset management.
Dynatrace enters partnership with ServiceNow
29 October, 2025 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDynatrace and ServiceNow have entered into a multi-year collaboration aimed at helping joint customers advance their autonomous IT operations.
Sovereign AI for Australia: defining and delivering our future
13 October, 2025 by Asanga Lokusooriya, IBM Consulting Lead Client Partner | Supplied by: IBM Australia LimitedThe question for government is how to ensure AI strengthens our autonomy, protects our citizens, and creates lasting economic value.
