Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories - Page 13

Research reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity, but not for everyone.

IT security can overwhelm even the most seasoned security expert when headline-grabbing threats like 'Spamhaus DDoS' are brought to the forefront by media.

Human-centered design thinking and approaches gaining mainstream credence among private sector decision-makers focused on innovation.

Would you stake $100 of your own hard-earned cash on your company not suffering a data breach within the next six months?.

Aussie CIOs keep ICT in-house, defying trends towards outsourcing, reveals Ovum. 74% of ICT activities are managed internally, despite cloud's rise.

Certus Solutions restructures, splitting its growing Business Analytics and Information Management lines, and appoints new GMs to lead each division.

The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.

Australian IT industry set to rebound in 2013, with 27% of surveyed organisations planning to increase staff numbers.

In the first half of 2013, tech hiring focusses remain steady, with data analysts now a top priority, joining Java developers and mobile devs.

In a 2013 survey of nearly 1,100 tech-focused hiring pros, Dice reveals the year's five lowest-priority hires, from entry-level talent to administrative roles.

This coming year IT buyers will be looking for stability and ways to prepare for the next five years in their business cycle.

2013 set to witness a surge in cyber threats, from critical infrastructure attacks to more sophisticated exploit kits, warns Kaspersky Lab.

The IT services market faces turbulence as 3Q12 total contract value drops by a third, hitting a nine-year low, with public and private sector deals plummeting.

NZ shines in Tech Fast 500, with 45 firms making the cut. EROAD leads at 10th with 2,746% growth, showcasing Kiwi innovation on a global stage.

New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.

New Zealand climbs to 17th in ICT Development Index, surpassing Australia, but faces high costs in fixed telephony and broadband services.

Professionals in the communications sector enjoying increased salaries in one of the fastest growing industries Down Under, beating the general cost of living.

Northland's Manaia View School pioneers in UFB use, enhancing learning through faster internet speeds and innovative ICT practices.

Many public and private sector organisations have critical needs to transform, and it won't be done by doing the old stuff harder.

IBM to create 150 jobs at new R&D lab in Melbourne by 2011, focusing on smarter resource and disaster management. PM Gillard sees bright ICT future.