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Gigamon named Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Company of the Year for deep observability in global public sector network security and performance.

Cayosoft and XMS Solutions will overhaul identity systems for a US war agency, bolstering Zero Trust security across hybrid Microsoft environments.

Commvault has launched Geo Shield, a sovereign cloud approach giving regulated customers tighter data residency, control and encryption key choice.

Kinetic IT names Jeremy O'Donohue managing director for state government and critical infrastructure amid wider public sector reshuffle.

Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.

Australia’s Defence Department renews Kinetic IT deal, expanding ICT service desk and switchboard support to a national base contact centre.

Gigamon crowns top global partners as it doubles down on a channel-first strategy and claims 50% share of deep observability market.

Digital rights group warns Australians to resist ‘privacy paradox’, urging tougher laws and everyday steps to curb online data tracking.

Gigamon has named top global partners across regions and alliances, spotlighting deep observability as a pillar of hybrid cloud security.

Australia’s Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.

Gallagher reshapes its Australian security team, adding key account, high security and regional roles to drive growth into 2026.

Microsoft and the ACTU have struck a first-of-its-kind AI pact to boost worker skills, protect union roles and shape fairer tech policy.

Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.

Concentric AI brings its Semantic Intelligence data security platform to AWS GovCloud, targeting US public sector and tightly regulated users.

Coralogix enlists US Federal Student Aid to sponsor its FedRAMP bid, targeting first-mover status in AI observability for federal buyers.

Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.

Horizon3.ai names veteran marketer Andres Botero CMO to spearhead global expansion after a USD $100 million funding boost.

AI is set to redefine cyber defence in 2026, forcing UK boards and public bodies to swap reactive security for automated, collective resilience.

Australia’s Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

Australia’s vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.