Shanghai claimed the top spot due to several factors, including its Suishenban Citizen Cloud According to a recent study conducted by Juniper Research, Shanghai has been ranked as the leading smart city for the second consecutive year in 2023. Juniper Research, renowned experts in the sustainability and IoT market, evaluated…
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This initiative demonstrates how the Australian Government is supporting small businesses The Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) in Australia has awarded grants totaling nearly $US5 million to five companies to develop innovative digital technologies that facilitate compliance and service delivery. The Regulatory Technology round of the BRII aims to…
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Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group strengthens collaborative efforts The Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group (FELEG) recently convened in Melbourne, where member agencies shared intelligence, strategies, and operational outcomes to enhance national security and combat criminal activities. Comprising law enforcement agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the…
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International agencies unite to address growing cybersecurity concerns In a groundbreaking collaboration, cybersecurity authorities from the United States and around the world have issued a joint advisory to raise awareness of a significant cybersecurity threat posed by a state-sponsored cyber actor known as Volt Typhoon. This collective effort involves the…
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Reliability is a critical factor for SLS SAR Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Search and Rescue (SLS SAR) is partnering with Motorola Solutions to enhance safety and efficiency in their inter-agency training exercises. SLS SAR, a volunteer agency responsible for delivering rescue and emergency services across New Zealand, relies on Motorola…
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Governments are increasing digital investments According to Gartner, worldwide government IT spending is projected to reach $US589.8 billion in 2023, representing a 7.6 per cent increase from 2022. Government organizations are facing challenges such as inflation, workforce scarcity, and competition from the commercial sector, which are testing their abilities to…
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Showcasing cutting-edge military technologies The Department of Defense and the Indiana National Guard have announced the hosting of the Technology Readiness Experimentation 2023 (TREX23-1) showcase at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, from May 16 to 24, 2023. TREX is part of the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) initiative and serves as a…
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BianLian is a cybercriminal group that deals in data extortion using ransomware The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory to provide information on the BianLian ransomware and data extortion group. This advisory is…
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The attacks targeted law enforcement agencies and other vital sectors The Justice Department has unsealed two indictments charging a Russian national named Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims in the United States. Matveev, also known as Wazawaka, m1x, Boriselcin, and Uhodiransomwar, allegedly participated…
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ACCC welcomes funding The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed its support for the establishment of the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) by the Australian Government. The recently announced budget allocated $US58 million to the ACCC for the setup of the NASC over the next two years. The funding…
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