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Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report
Mobile Device Management

Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report

A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Supply Chain

Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO
Unified Communications

One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO

One NZ, previously Vodafone NZ, appoints Kieran Byrne as CTO after Tony Baird's 14-year tenure. Byrne to lead networks, cybersecurity, and IT operations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024
AR, VR & Metaverse

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024

Fujifilm and Igloo Vision will unveil a cutting-edge 360 booth at Integrate 2024, using Fujifilm's FP-Z6000 Projectors to deliver immersive experiences from Aug 21-23 in Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Emergency services

New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services

A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
Data Analytics

Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety

Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024
EduTech

Fujifilm & Igloo Vision unveil 360 booth at EduTech 2024

FUJIFILM Australia and Igloo Vision are set to debut a cutting-edge immersive 360 booth at EduTech 2024 in Melbourne, defining the future of educational tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech
Drones

Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech

Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
Email Security

Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages

Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe
EduTech

Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe

Manchester's Sync wins spot on HeathTrust Europe's £6 billion ICT Solutions Framework, joining 10 other suppliers to deliver digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain
Malware

Singapore cyber security bill amendment: Securing your supply chain

Singapore amends Cyber Security Bill to mandate supply chain security disclosures for CII operators. Organisations struggle with rising security breaches despite bans on shared app use.

By Cradlepoint • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures
Digital Transformation

Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures

A SOTI report reveals that outdated technology within Australia's emergency services is seriously hampering response rates, with 97% experiencing mobile device failures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Enforceable undertaking sees self-driving vehicle address safety concerns
Robotics

Enforceable undertaking sees self-driving vehicle address safety concerns

WorkSafe has dropped charges after Mercury NZ pledged NZD $1.15 million to safer plant inspections and geothermal risk controls.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial
EduTech

Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial

Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities
Agricultural Technology

5G-enabled drones usher in era of smart possibilities

1,500 5G-enabled drones commanded a magical spectacle over Marina Bay, heralding a revolution in drone technology offering limitless smart solutions.

By Oh Wei Ling • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024