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Business boardroom executives reviewing digital cybersecurity dashboard indicators

Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.
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Who is on Fortinet's new Public Sector Advisory Council?

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Fortinet says its new Public Sector Advisory Council will expand its commitment to secure public sector organisations worldwide.
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.
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Local Govt NZ: 12-months rates freeze misguided during COVID-19 pandemic

Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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The request from the Taxpayers' Union to implement a 12-month rates freeze is misguided and has the potential to put the brakes on economic recovery.
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Northern Melbourne council launches cloud-based solution Nintex

Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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The cloud-based solution will be used to improve customer experience, and to capture and manage processes, according to a statement.
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Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

Wed, 15th May 2019
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The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.
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Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station underway

Mon, 11th Feb 2019
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The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.
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Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.
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Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.
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Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.
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Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade

Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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Brimbank City Council in Victoria has announced ShoreTel is its chosen vendor for a new unified communications (UC) solution.
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Wellington Council privacy breach - FAQ

Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Wellington City Council alerts after a privacy breach involving 120,000 Kiwis' parking data by contractor Tenix Solutions.
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Wellington Council admits accidental data leak reached 120,000 Kiwis

Mon, 16th Dec 2013
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Wellington City Council and contractor Tenix face scrutiny after accidentally leaking personal details of 120,000 Kiwis.