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Cenitex and Snowflake to help Victorian public sector unlock data value
Snowflake has confirmed a collaboration with Cenitex that aims to provide a Data Platform for Victoria ’ s departments and agencies .
Cenitex provides support and technology solutions to Victoria ’ s public sector departments and delivers essential ICT services such as identity and network management , security and cloud services .
Snowflake ’ s built-in AI capabilities can be assessed and leveraged if and when a department or agency is ready to implement AI solutions .
“ Snowflake is cloud-agnostic , which makes it ideal for data strategies across Government entities , regardless of whether they ’ re using AWS , Azure or legacy infrastructure to store data . This will also make data sharing much easier for those departments or agencies that wish to share critical data , regardless of where it ’ s housed ,” Tivendale said .
Theo Hourmouzis , Vice President for Australia and New Zealand , Snowflake , said : “ The public
sector is constantly looking to deliver better digital services , but doing so requires clean , well-governed , secured , and accessible data .
“ There is no digital strategy – whether its transformation , modernisation , or even AI – without a data strategy . With Snowflake being added to the Cenitex catalogue , departments and agencies can continue to drive innovation and aim to unlock the full potential of their data faster than ever before .”
“ This speed of deployment will enable participating Victorian State Government entities to consolidate and enhance their data strategies while also enabling greater security and easier crossdepartment data sharing ,” said Cenitex CIO Scott Tivendale .
Chief Telecom and RETN partner to enhance DDoS protection in Taiwan
Chief Telecom , a major telecommunications provider in Taiwan , has partnered with RETN , a leading global network services provider , to leverage RETN ’ s newly launched DDoS mitigation platform .
The solution integrates RETN ’ s advanced DDoS mitigation technology with Chief Telecom ’ s strong IP Transit services customer portfolio , offering Chief Telecom ’ s customers protection against evolving cyber threats while maintaining high-quality , resilient internet connectivity .
RETN ’ s platform provides automated threat detection and mitigation , leveraging machine learning to detect malicious traffic before it reaches the network , ensuring uninterrupted service even during largescale cyberattacks .
In addition , the solution benefits from RETN ’ s extensive global network , which connects Europe and Asia , making Taiwan a crucial point in this intercontinental link . The partnership ensures that Chief Telecom can offer businesses in Taiwan robust security features , including volumetric attack protection , application layer defence , and protocol attack mitigation , all supported by a 24 / 7 Security Operations Centre ( SOC ) and real-time alerts .
Tim Chiang , Vice President , Chief Telecom , said : “ This collaboration ensures that businesses can operate without fear of downtime , even in the face of the most sophisticated cyber threats .”
Chief ’ s Taipei Internet Exchange ( TPIX ) is one of the largest in Asia , connecting businesses and ISPs across the region .
As Taiwan grows into a global technology hub with one of the highest internet penetration rates in Asia , businesses face an increasing threat of cyberattacks , especially DDoS attacks .
Taiwan ’ s position as a key gateway for Asia-Pacific internet traffic also increases its exposure to cybersecurity risks .
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