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Public sector leaders champion digital experiences
Artificial Intelligence

Public sector leaders champion digital experiences

A new survey reveals 92% of public sector leaders emphasise the crucial role of seamless digital experiences in supporting their agency's mission and competitiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report
Surveillance

Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report

The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Gartner outlines top tech trends transforming public sector by 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner outlines top tech trends transforming public sector by 2024

Gartner outlines the top five tech trends set to transform the public sector by 2024, including adaptive security and AI for decision intelligence.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report
Unified Communications

Rising foreign interference exploits insider threats, says DTEX report

DTEX Systems' report warns that nation state actors are increasingly exploiting insider threats, escalating their interference and intellectual property theft. The issue necessitates urgent attention for enhancing defensive resilience of entities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment
Riverbed

Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment

Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Rahul Sharma takes helm as Google Cloud's APAC Public Sector MD
Data Analytics

Rahul Sharma takes helm as Google Cloud's APAC Public Sector MD

Rahul Sharma becomes Google Cloud's Managing Director for Public Sector Business in the Asia Pacific, aiming to boost digital roadmaps for regional government and educational organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management
Unified Communications

Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management

Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023
PC Hardware

Asia/Pacific PC market reports dramatic decline in 2023

PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, inclusive of Japan and China, plummeted 16.1% in 2023 amidst muted demand and tepid economic recovery.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Pure Storage & NVIDIA unveil AI-ready validated reference architectures
Storage

Pure Storage & NVIDIA unveil AI-ready validated reference architectures

Pure Storage unleashes new NVIDIA-ready reference architectures, amplifying its AI capabilities and offering efficient and robust solutions for high-performance data processing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney
Storage

Amazon Bedrock AI service officially launches in Sydney

Amazon's Bedrock AI service extends its reach to Sydney, offering Australian users advanced options for data handling and storage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Radware to provide advanced DDoS protection for Asian tax authority
Firewalls

Radware to provide advanced DDoS protection for Asian tax authority

Cybersecurity firm Radware clinches a contract to deliver advanced DDoS protection to an unmentioned Asian tax authority, in an aim to uphold national economic interests and fortify tech infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Technical education: shaping the workforce for the better
Data Privacy

Technical education: shaping the workforce for the better

N3i champions T Level students to combat digital sector skills shortage, as the company advocates for technical education to future-proof the rapidly evolving tech industry.

By Kevin Sanders • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta
EduTech

Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta

Manchester-based tech firm Sync sets sights on progress, announcing consolidation at Arbeta, signalling growth strategy across education, enterprise, and public sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
Artificial Intelligence

HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique

HMRC's £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
One NZ appoints Nick Quin as new Head of Public Sector
Unified Communications

One NZ appoints Nick Quin as new Head of Public Sector

Nick Quin joins technology firm One NZ as new Head of Public Sector, tasked with bolstering the company's relationships with government, and driving their technological transformations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
ICS.AI seals GBP £7m AI service enhancement deal with Derby City Council
Artificial Intelligence

ICS.AI seals GBP £7m AI service enhancement deal with Derby City Council

AI firm ICS.AI partners with Derby City Council in a £7m four-year deal to enhance service provision, predicted to save upwards of £3.925m in the fiscal year 2024/25.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
Public Sector

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time

On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.

By Natalie Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity
Data Analytics

Google partners with BSSN to boost national cybersecurity

Google partners with Indonesia's BSSN to equip the public sector and 70,000 small businesses with AI and cybersecurity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024