Partner Content BlackBerry is the silent partner in securing governments around the world When we think of BlackBerry, our minds commonly turn to the devices that shaped smartphones. Today, BlackBerry is more than a phone. It supports businesses and Governments in new and exciting ways, powering more than half a billion devices around the world. “In the background, we’ve had changes,” Byron Shaw, managing director of BlackBerry Cybersecurity ANZ, explained to The Mandarin. “The company’s morphed. BlackBerry is very different to the BlackBerry many people know.” BlackBerry today provides automotive analytics, asset tracking, real-time operational insights, and cybersecurity. For government clients, it is the cybersecurity services that are a critical offering – and […]
Partner Content Staying ahead of threats at home and abroad with open-source intelligence October 31, 2023 By Sid Maher The exponential growth of data from an increasingly online world is overpowering traditional intelligence gathering and investigative techniques and requires the harnessing of AI-driven technology innovations to fight back against growing threats. State actors are exploiting this explosion in the volume and complexity of data to wage misinformation campaigns and foreign espionage on social media platforms. Drug and human traffickers are using the dark web to co-operate, and criminal gangs are unleashing fraud and money laundering activities affecting both the private and public sector. Fivecast, a digital intelligence solutions company headquartered in Australia and operating globally, argues the “force multiplier’’ […]
Promoted Whitepaper: The evolving role of open-source intelligence October 31, 2023 By Fivecast As the digital world becomes more accessible and people move more of their lives online, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is emerging as an invaluable primary intelligence source across law enforcement, defense intelligence, national security and corporate organizations worldwide for a broad range of use cases. Request the white paper to learn about advancements in data collection and risk detection frameworks driven by AI and deep learning and how OSINT is being applied to selected use cases including: Ideologically or religiously motivated violent extremism Organised crime Security vetting and insider threat detection Global supply chain risk management Download the whitepaper now.
Promoted Executive brief: The path to Zero Trust starts with identity October 30, 2023 By Ping Identity Large-scale cyberattacks have rocked the public and private sectors of Australia in recent years. While these attacks have caused everything from data loss to hospitals being forced to cancel surgeries, there is no sign of them letting up. With critical infrastructure such as healthcare, energy, education, and government agencies under threat, cybersecurity has been elevated to a national security issue with a clear directive for industry to establish Zero Trust architectures. Ping Identity’s Executive Brief focuses on the central role of Identity in delivering that path to Zero Trust. Continue reading to learn more about: Common identity challenges within Federal Government […]
Promoted How CX earned a seat at the leadership table October 25, 2023 By Stacey Tomasoni For the past three decades Datacom has acted as the first point of contact for millions of customers on behalf of companies and government agencies and advised hundreds of businesses on how to transform their customer experiences – now MD Stacey Tomasoni shares how the service industry has evolved in 30 years and what’s on the horizon. Right now is an incredible time to be involved in the world of customer experience. Companies and the consumers they serve are grappling with the pace of change and the continual demand for answers and information, and in many ways it’s the service […]
Promoted Whitepaper: Trust imperative 3.0 – Know your customer October 23, 2023 By Salesforce Insights from 28,000 citizens globally, including thousands in Australia and New Zealand, reveal what they expect from digital government service delivery. What are customers’ attitudes toward government services and data-sharing? How have they changed since the pandemic? Download the full report to find out: The link between citizen trust and quality of service delivery What customers want to see in the next stage of digital government How to earn permission to personalise services and deliver them proactively
Promoted Report: The government regulatory data report October 10, 2023 By Objective Corporation According to our research, regulators have a good awareness of the benefits that good use of data can deliver. And across Australia and New Zealand, there are some great examples of innovative regulators using data to achieve better regulatory outcomes and make it easier and less costly for people and businesses to comply. We recently undertook a survey and qualitative interviews and found that just about every government regulator is striving to get better insights from their data to achieve better outcomes for the community. The research helped answer: How are different regulators making better use of data? What improvements […]
Promoted eBook: Lay the foundation for Zero Trust September 29, 2023 By Ping Identity Zero Trust has been a topic of discussion in the Australian Federal Government for some time. Although Australia has not yet mandated Zero Trust, as has been the case with the Federal Government in the USA, it’s widely believed to be only a matter of time. In fact, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight cybersecurity mitigation strategies for government departments and agencies already mandate a number of Zero Trust strategies. A robust identity base is crucial for a successful Zero Trust application, as it is an identity-focused security framework. Continue reading to learn more about new options for Zero Trust […]
Promoted The pathways to performance: A social science approach to elite sports, organisational culture, and human flourishing September 18, 2023 By Dr David Schmidtchen In Australia, where sport is ingrained in our national identity, we are presented with an intriguing paradox. While we watch our sporting heroes achieve astonishing feats, an unsettling trend remains: Only 41% of Australians aged 15 and above engage in sport-related activity weekly, and a meagre 14% volunteer annually in the sport and active recreation sector. This suggests that while we’re captivated by sport, our participation and community involvement leave room for improvement. Sport is not merely a matter of physical skill and tactical brilliance; it’s a condensed microcosm of community, relationships, and psychology. While watching Nina Kennedy and Katie […]
Promoted Realising the full potential of data-driven regulation September 12, 2023 By Objective Corporation In a world where regulators aim to be data-driven, our research reveals that in reality: harnessing the power of data to enhance regulatory outcomes remains a challenge for many. Insights gathered from interviews with 30 regulators and experts, combined with 63 survey responses, revealed that data-driven regulation is on the rise. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that this journey is still in its early stages, with challenges and opportunities ahead. Objective transformed their research findings into the Government Regulatory Data Report that will be unveiled at their upcoming webinar on 26th September 2023 | 12pm-1pm AEST, with a panel discussion […]
Partner Content ‘Win-win’ cultural shift on contracting drives better results and more value for taxpayers September 11, 2023 By Sid Maher Improving how the government engages its contractor support workforce by focusing on program outcomes will drive better value for taxpayers and enable suppliers to deliver high impact results, people capability and workforce solutions advisory service, Connect3i, says. Connect3i director, James Hall, says the way the government engages its contractor support can be improved immeasurably and this can drive tangible benefits for both departments and industry. “All engagements must be better designed to deliver the outcomes government needs in a manner that generates better value for the taxpayer and enables suppliers to deliver high impact and innovative solutions that government desperately […]
Promoted Report: Changing the way Government works with industry September 11, 2023 By Connect3i How Government engages its contractor workforce support is in need of change. Australian Public Service (APS) vacancies are growing significantly in parallel with growing demand and government departments are spending far too much money and have an unstainable over-reliance on external resources to deliver government objectives/policy. Engagement with external resources is through sub optimal contracting methods and is resulting in significant value leakage. Additionally, as a result of the problem manifesting, a false labour market has been created that presents significant strategic workforce risks over the long-term for the APS and industry. Government needs a long-term solution to attracting and […]
Promoted Buying an SME – it’s different September 5, 2023 By John Glenn Enough with the noise about the ‘Big’ 4, and the parallel Defence MSPs. Few would disagree that ‘Big’ has a stranglehold on the professional services government spend. Even with a greater in-house capability in our public service they can’t and shouldn’t replace all professional service engagements. The ‘Big’ companies have scale and process, which can be valuable. Great brands, reach and marketing – perhaps even better than their value in delivery. Anecdotally, at least, many public servants would like to foster the development of a competitive, potentially international, Australian industry. Too often ‘Big’ is associated with good, but smaller companies […]
Promoted Can construction industry training partnerships drive sustainable change for Indigenous communities? August 29, 2023 By Coates The construction industry is emerging as an unexpected yet powerful ally in securing sustainable change and socio-economic development within Indigenous communities. But the question arises: Can collaborative training partnerships be the driving force that paves the way for a brighter future? Coates, Fulton Hogan, the Aboriginal Resources Group and Goanna Services recently collaborated on a program that provides a clear answer to this question. A Bespoke Approach: Enriching Indigenous Lives through Construction Skills In the heart of New South Wales’ Hunter Region, a bespoke pre-employment training program has ignited a transformative journey for members of Indigenous communities. Following their appointment […]
Promoted Maybe the problem is your implementation? August 21, 2023 By EIS 2023 In the latest Utopia series, Tony finds himself in trouble over a failed scheme to subsidise the installation of rooftop solar on 1 million Australian homes – the program is available, but it’s fallen far short of expectations. “Maybe the problem is your implementation?” offers Nat, as a helping hand. Indeed. Tony finds that the online application system for solar subsidies is completely unusable. People are just giving up. Even when free money is on the table. It’s an “Aha!” moment for the fictional Nation Building Authority (NBA). But in the real world, the role of implementation is no less […]