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Contrivian launches US government solutions division

Federal agencies facing disrupted communications may gain a dedicated resilience and security offer as Contrivian targets defence buyers with its new division.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

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Robotics

Government leaves it late for labour shortage solution

Australia risks leaving $242 billion of infrastructure work short of labour, with shortages already threatening delivery and driving up costs.

By Mike Bishara • 9 min read • Today

Cloud Security

DigiCert enters FedRAMP Marketplace in certification push

The listing could open the door to US federal agencies for DigiCert's certificate management tools, as it seeks Class C approval under FedRAMP 20x.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Quantum Computing

Giesecke+Devrient wins award for quantum-safe ID card

The recognition underlines progress in making identity documents resilient to future quantum attacks, despite tight chip constraints and long replacement cycles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Privileged Access Management

Keeper & SailPoint link up to automate access control

The link should cut manual offboarding and audit work for security teams by tying SailPoint approvals directly to Keeper-managed privileges.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Privileged Access Management

Keeper & SailPoint link identity governance with PAM

It automates provisioning and revocation of privileged access, helping organisations cut manual updates and reduce compliance risk.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

Privileged Access Management

Keeper & SailPoint link governance to privileged access

By automating access changes end to end, the tie-up aims to cut delays and audit gaps when users move roles or leave an organisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Network Security

AI pushes cyber awareness campaigns beyond passwords

Boards are being told that identity controls and staff training must catch up as AI makes phishing, impersonation and account takeovers harder to spot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands Live Nation support & Missionforce

Fans will get round-the-clock venue help as the software firm deepens its public sector AI push, with defence revenue up 80% year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue

Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Federal Government stories

Productivity

Sage says e-invoicing could unlock C$82 billion in Canada

Slow payments are costing Canadian firms billions, with overdue invoices leaving an estimated C$103 billion tied up and limiting growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Construction

Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise

Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named leader in two ISG public sector categories

The ranking may bolster Kinetic IT's bid for government contracts as agencies seek suppliers with local delivery, governance and security controls.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Airports

Brisbane 2032 anchors Australia's transport investment

Australia's next transport wave is expected to be driven by Olympic-linked works, with AUD $7.1 billion committed to Brisbane 2032.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Public Cloud

Canberra co-founders win Pearcey award for sovereign AI

Their Canberra-built software has won praise for keeping sensitive government and defence data onshore as Australia weighs reliance on foreign AI platforms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month