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Public Sector stories

CyberCX appoints Phil Mason as CEO for UK operations

CyberCX, Australia's largest cyber security services firm, has appointed Phil Mason as the new CEO of its UK business as part of its expansion plan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Mobile Device Management

Hundreds of devices declared missing by government departments

The findings of 14 Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to the UK's government departments has been released.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Hybrid Cloud

Public sector CIOs embracing diverse IT environments - Nutanix report

Cybersecurity, data security, sovereignty, protection and recovery are top drivers of this group's IT infrastructure purchasing decisions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023

Data Analytics

Is the public sector keeping up with digitisation?

The public sector's current reliance on legacy systems inhibits simple creative ideas and website changes on the fly.

By Marcus Paterson • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023

Ransomware

Illumio joins the AWS public sector partner program

The move builds upon Illumio's existing engagement with AWS and will reduce risk, build resilience, and stop the spread of ransomware and other breaches.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Auckland Council

Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative

The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023

Public Sector

Stronger local government, less centralisation

Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023

Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table

Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023

Data Protection

Netskope appoints Luke Healy as Public Sector Specialist

Cloud security firm Netskope expands in ANZ by providing cybersecurity protection to 36 federal and state government entities in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023

Education, Learning & Training

Pre-election conversations we need to be having

Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023

Law

Big changes to common construction contract

A long-awaited overhaul of New Zealand’s most used building contract is intended to cut disputes and improve fairness across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023

Risk & Compliance

Code of Practice replaced for road work sites

Road workers and motorists could face fewer delays as traffic management shifts to site-specific risk assessments under new guidance.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023

Māori

Infrastructure NZ releases policy positions

With New Zealand facing a $210 billion infrastructure deficit, the lobby is urging wider use of private capital and reforms to local funding.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023

Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

Unified Communications

Google Cloud appoints Patrick Wee as Country Manager for Malaysia

Patrick Wee has been appointed as the Country Manager of Google Cloud in Malaysia to help local businesses digitally transform with cutting-edge tech.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?

Cyclone Gabrielle has deepened New Zealand's infrastructure shortfall, as officials say public funding alone cannot cover a NZD $210 billion gap.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023

Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023