CFOtech Australia - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
Australia

Australian News - Page 157

Aussie digital transformation company ups game with future tech acquisitions
Digital Transformation

Aussie digital transformation company ups game with future tech acquisitions

Melbourne-based State of Matter has marked its first year with 11 new clients and a AUD $9 million revenue, eyeing tech acquisitions and 2017 expansion.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
ANZ Bank appoints former government exec as new CISO
Digital Transformation

ANZ Bank appoints former government exec as new CISO

ANZ Bank has appointed a new chief information security officer who hails direct from the Australian Government.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
World-first SAP partner channel launching in AU to boost growth
DataCentre infrastructure

World-first SAP partner channel launching in AU to boost growth

​SAP today announced a partnership with NEXTGEN, with the aim to fuel the Australian channel community's capacity to grow in the cloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Malware

Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says

In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
New report finds major work to be done on 'fragmented' Aussie fintech security
Fintech

New report finds major work to be done on 'fragmented' Aussie fintech security

Australia's National Fintech Cyber Security Summit has shown that the industry for fintech security is fragmented and 'disparate'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
​Employers vs staff – who is responsible for digital change?
Digital Transformation

​Employers vs staff – who is responsible for digital change?

New study reveals employers must lead in equipping their staff for the digital future, as workers eager yet anxious about tech skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Rise & shine: Indonesia wakes to dawn of the DX economy
DataCentre infrastructure

Rise & shine: Indonesia wakes to dawn of the DX economy

Digital transformation (DX) will reshape the global economy and change the way enterprises operate in Indonesia, says IDC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
The biggest stories to hit the Australian IT sector in 2016
Unified Communications

The biggest stories to hit the Australian IT sector in 2016

We look back at the big stories of 2016 and what they meant for Australia's IT decision makers, enterprises and workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Aussie CIOs: 'The road to the future is about understanding what you've got'
DevOps

Aussie CIOs: 'The road to the future is about understanding what you've got'

CIOs must balance digital leadership aspirations with day-to-day tech operations to secure their role, says Michael Billimoria of CSC Consulting.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Microsoft and Laos government to accelerate DX
Digital Transformation

Microsoft and Laos government to accelerate DX

Microsoft hosts Government Solution Day event in Laos to showcase the benefits of technology in digital transformation and economic development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Aussie companies recycle e-waste for Waste Not, Want Not day
Unified Communications

Aussie companies recycle e-waste for Waste Not, Want Not day

Australian firms unite on 'Waste Not, Want Not' Day to recycle e-waste and champion sustainability in the workplace.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Fujitsu teams up with Govt in regional Aus to foster digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu teams up with Govt in regional Aus to foster digital transformation

Fujitsu Australia partners with the Victorian Government to develop a Hi-Tech Precinct in Victoria, with potential for a service centre.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Singapore: An 'untapped' opportunity for cloud providers
Digital Transformation

Singapore: An 'untapped' opportunity for cloud providers

Cloud service adoption in Singapore is relatively low, highlighting the need for providers to simplify their benefits to businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste
Unified Communications

TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste

TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Oracle to create 200 new jobs in new Sydney digital sales hub
Cloud Services

Oracle to create 200 new jobs in new Sydney digital sales hub

Oracle will be building a new digital hub in Sydney that will create 200 new digital sales jobs in the company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too

Only 7% of businesses are actively onboarding AI or VR technology, with 93% not using it at all, according to a survey by Squiz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
The era of digital transformation: Australian organisations assimilate
DevOps

The era of digital transformation: Australian organisations assimilate

Digital transformation is having a significant impact on Australian organisations, with 88% investing in the right talent, says survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Presence of IT scoops Oracle's 2016 APAC HCM Cloud Partner of the Year award
Human Capital Management

Presence of IT scoops Oracle's 2016 APAC HCM Cloud Partner of the Year award

Presence of IT has snapped up the Oracle Excellence Award for Specialized Partner of the Year – APAC in HCM Cloud Partner of the Year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Australian organisations 'in danger of falling behind' in global expansion efforts
Fintech

Australian organisations 'in danger of falling behind' in global expansion efforts

Over half of Australian organisations are falling behind in global cloud expansion compared to Asia, says research by Frost - Sullivan and NetSuite.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016