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ANZ companies still on the fence about cloud – survey
Storage

ANZ companies still on the fence about cloud – survey

34% of ANZ enterprises have moved workloads from public cloud back on-premises. The biggest concern against public cloud use is security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: Democratising data science & making AI more accessible
Data Science

Exclusive interview: Democratising data science & making AI more accessible

Progress, an American software company, is expanding its cognitive computing and machine learning capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
OutSystems rolls out ANZ expansion with new Sydney office
Digital Transformation

OutSystems rolls out ANZ expansion with new Sydney office

OutSystems boosts APAC expansion, inaugurating a new Sydney office to propel ANZ's digital transformation and support local clientele.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
New deal seeks to make China more accessible for AU businesses - and vice versa
Fintech

New deal seeks to make China more accessible for AU businesses - and vice versa

Australian Trade and Investment Commission teams up with Commonwealth Bank to boost business ties with Hong Kong and China.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year
IT services

ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year

IT spending across Australia and New Zealand is forecast to exceed the global average this year, with Australian spend up 3.7% yoy and NZ up 2.7%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards
Unisys

Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards

Unisys Corporation wins Best Software Architecture award at ICMG 2017 Australasian - Asia Pacific Architecture Excellence Awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
4 things you need to know about Equinix in Australia
Hyperscale

4 things you need to know about Equinix in Australia

While we might be seen as the 'land down under' to the rest of the world, in reality, Australia is right in the heart of activity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
IT spending by AU educational institutions to exceed US$1.6b
Internet of Things

IT spending by AU educational institutions to exceed US$1.6b

​Educational institutions in Australia are loosening the purse strings in a move the IDC says is in response to 'dramatic changes' in student demands.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats
Firewalls

Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats

IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Veeam hits 60% growth in ANZ as enterprise availability business heats up
Virtualisation

Veeam hits 60% growth in ANZ as enterprise availability business heats up

Veeam's enterprise push is paying off locally, with the availability vendor clocking 60% year on year growth in total revenue bookings across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time
DevOps

Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time

HPE reveals Project New Stack, aiming to decode hybrid IT challenges and offer unparalleled security via silicon root of trust.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role
Tech Data

Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role

Darren Adams has left the top Australia and New Zealand job at Tech Data, with Michael Costigan taking on the interim general manager position.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
NextGen snaps up digital marketing agency Bang
Nextgen Distribution

NextGen snaps up digital marketing agency Bang

Distributor NextGen has snapped up Bang Australia as it seeks to expand its digital marketing, demand gen and branding services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Ubisoft announces Just Dance World Cup qualification rounds
Gaming

Ubisoft announces Just Dance World Cup qualification rounds

If you are very good at playing Just Dance, you can try to become a World Champion by trying to qualify for the finals.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence
Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence

Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
These smartphones are made for walking
Data Analytics

These smartphones are made for walking

New research links New Zealand’s low step counts to higher obesity risk, with women most affected by activity gaps across the population.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
To pay or not to pay; protecting your business against the rising threat of ransomware
Malware

To pay or not to pay; protecting your business against the rising threat of ransomware

f you think you'd elect to pay, there's no better time than now to improve your security practices as you will become a target for further attacks.

By Dan Slattery • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017