In an era where digital transformation is reshaping both public and private sectors, government agencies face unique challenges in modernizing their IT infrastructure. IDM asked George Harb, Vice President-ANZ at OpenText, what this new report on legacy systems reveals about government agencies’ struggle with outdated technology, the risks they face, and strategies for successful modernization that balance fiscal responsibility with service delivery.
Australian government agencies are spending 80% of their technology budgets maintaining outdated systems, significantly more than their counterparts in banking and finance, according to a new report released by OpenText.
Australian businesses and government agencies reported an unprecedented 1,113 data breaches in 2024 - the highest annual total since mandatory reporting began in 2018, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Microsoft New Zealand has announced the successful implementation of AI and low code solutions transforming the way local and central government agencies manage Official Information Act (OIA) and Local Government Official Information Act (LGOIMA) requests.
The Australian Government has opened public consultation on the future of its data sharing framework after revealing that only eight agreements have been established under the scheme since its inception three years ago.
Hacktivist groups are rapidly evolving beyond traditional disruptive activities into more sophisticated and destructive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and deploying ransomware, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Cyble.
Research in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence is not only focused on the development of innovative new models and efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of GPUs: AI has also created a host of new opportunities for cyber criminals and a wide range of challenges for cybersecurity experts.
Records Management is about managing information at the "Collection Set". In a genuine EDRMS, the Collection Set is the Container (File/Folder) that information such as emails and documents are placed within.
In a significant move to enhance regulatory compliance, one of Australia's leading ASX-listed financial institutions has selected ASC Technologies to provide cloud-based recording services for its Microsoft Teams communications. The multi-year contract will implement ASC's Recording Insights solution across the enterprise.
In a move that signals growing attention to information management challenges in the financial sector, technology firm RecordPoint has announced a strategic partnership with Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), an Australian financial services advisory firm.
