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Taiwan government clear on mission to lead world in IT development with CeBIT
Digital Transformation

Taiwan government clear on mission to lead world in IT development with CeBIT

Taiwan is the world's largest chipmaker, responsible for close to a quarter of the world's semiconductor chip production.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Australia – Leading the way in diversifying cloud services
Distributed Denial of Service

Australia – Leading the way in diversifying cloud services

In the past few years, Equinix's cloud ecosystem has diversified considerably, particularly in Australia, where demand for cloud services is strong.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
2018 to be the year of automation for AU - jump onboard before it's too late
IT Automation

2018 to be the year of automation for AU - jump onboard before it's too late

A new report from ServiceNow has revealed Australian companies to be close to breaking point and in urgent need of intelligent automation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Major fintech funding round highlights importance of Asia-Australia connections
Fintech

Major fintech funding round highlights importance of Asia-Australia connections

Airwallex held what is believed to be the biggest Series A capital raise for any Australian non-lending fintech company, backed by Asian investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Complexica selected as AI software vendor of choice for Pfizer AU
Artificial Intelligence

Complexica selected as AI software vendor of choice for Pfizer AU

Complexica recently announced that it has won a tender at Pfizer Australia for the deployment of it's What-if Simulator.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Australian enterprises embracing IaaS at pace with market set to surpass $1b
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Australian enterprises embracing IaaS at pace with market set to surpass $1b

A recent report from Telsyte has revealed cloud IaaS is expected to be used by a whopping 99 percent of Australian enterprises by 2020.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Hitachi seals deal with SAP to become supplier of SAP HANA
Partner Programmes

Hitachi seals deal with SAP to become supplier of SAP HANA

The arrangement is a global one, hence recognising Hitachi as one of the select partners delivering SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud around the world.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
How IT firms can protect themselves from insolvency
Digital Transformation

How IT firms can protect themselves from insolvency

Insolvency is a word that few IT firms want to encounter, especially because of late payments or non-payments that can potentially damage cashflow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Fujitsu announces partnership with Grid to develop AI services - potential for more
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu announces partnership with Grid to develop AI services - potential for more

Fujitsu says it is actively working to expand an ecosystem based on partnerships with companies that possess exceptional AI technology.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Fintech industry makes nod at gender diversity with new award for women
Fintech

Fintech industry makes nod at gender diversity with new award for women

Australian fintechs shine a spotlight on gender diversity, launching a Female Leader award amid industry equality concerns.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Aussie companies ahead of the curve when it comes to digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Aussie companies ahead of the curve when it comes to digital transformation

Australian companies are leading in digital transformation initiatives, but still struggling with IT delivery gap, according to a report by Mulesoft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Australian companies demanding open systems for IoT
Internet of Things

Australian companies demanding open systems for IoT

Australian firms push for open IoT systems, with 81% valuing open standards, amid a market set to hit £13 billion by 2020, IDC finds.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Angus Taylor: Current Govt investing more in tech sector than ever before
Digital Transformation

Angus Taylor: Current Govt investing more in tech sector than ever before

Angus Taylor, Australia's Assistant Minister to the PM, discusses the government's digital transformation initiatives.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Rubicon Red on track for bumper year with three major milestones
DevOps

Rubicon Red on track for bumper year with three major milestones

DevOps, cloud and consulting provider Rubicon Red shares details of several major announcements that will help the company grow to new heights.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Majority of Australian companies to have a form of IoT in place by 2019
Internet of Things

Majority of Australian companies to have a form of IoT in place by 2019

By 2019, over three-quarters of Aussie firms will embrace IoT, yet just half utilise its data for better decisions, reveals Aruba study.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
“Accelerates operator success” – Huawei talks digital transformation
Digital Transformation

“Accelerates operator success” – Huawei talks digital transformation

Global Digital Transformation Forum focuses on 5G innovation, ROADS to new growth, network value maximization, and operations transformation.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity
Artificial Intelligence

Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity

Meltwater recently announced the acquisition of Wrapidity Limited, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that originated from Oxford University.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Aussie organisations need to embrace change or risk failure
Digital Transformation

Aussie organisations need to embrace change or risk failure

Australian organizations urged to prioritize employee buy-in when implementing organizational change, says business performance expert.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
AI set to boost revenues for communications service providers
Digital Signage

AI set to boost revenues for communications service providers

A new technology released by NEC is said to simplify business operations, reduce costs and complexities, and consequently increase revenues.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017