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DX to attain 'macroeconomic scale' in Australia in next three to four years
Digital Transformation

DX to attain 'macroeconomic scale' in Australia in next three to four years

Digital transformation will attain macroeconomic scale over the next three to four years and the channel will play a big part on the cloud front.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017

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ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs
Malware

ESET survey: Lack of funding a major problem for Japan SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Japan are struggling to enhance their cybersecurity due to the high costs involved, according to a survey by ESET.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner
EduTech

Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner

Gartner predicts a 4.3% surge in global IT spend, expected to hit $3.7 trillion in a digital transformation wave.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 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
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
Golden times for channel as Indian enterprises increase ICT budgets
Internet of Things

Golden times for channel as Indian enterprises increase ICT budgets

A whopping 85 percent of survey respondents reported being willing to increase their ICT budgets in 2017, compared to 75 percent in 2016.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Worldwide IT spending to grow again in 2017 – but it's not all good news
Software-as-a-Service

Worldwide IT spending to grow again in 2017 – but it's not all good news

A new release from Gartner has forecast worldwide IT spending to jump 2.4 percent in 2017, but some segments are set to decline.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Asia Pacific leads the way as IT spend rebounds
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Asia Pacific leads the way as IT spend rebounds

IDC is forecasting IT spend to rebound from the second half of 2017, so what technologies are on the up - and which are dragging the market down?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Enterprises' hosting and cloud budget growth outpacing total IT spend growth
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises' hosting and cloud budget growth outpacing total IT spend growth

Growth in hosting and cloud services spend will outpace total IT spend growth this year, with a survey also highlighting the value of specialisation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Government CIOs spending 21% of IT budget on digital initiatives - tipped to grow
IT Budget

Government CIOs spending 21% of IT budget on digital initiatives - tipped to grow

A global Gartner survey has made some interesting revelations, including the average IT budget amongst all IT industries - and where it should be.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
LogRhythm report casts damning eye on enterprise security tactics
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm report casts damning eye on enterprise security tactics

LogRhythm's latest cyber resiliency report casts a damning look into the state of Asia Pacific organisations in Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
NZ and Australian IT spend ahead of global forecast
IT Budget

NZ and Australian IT spend ahead of global forecast

Local IT spend is tracking ahead of the global average with Gartner forecasting growth across all segments - except data centre systems.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
India Union Budget 2017: Here's what three business leaders think
Digital Transformation

India Union Budget 2017: Here's what three business leaders think

Every year, citizens of India wait with bated for the announcement of the country's budget - here's what three business leaders think.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Software growing fast as 'mature' APAC banking and securities spend hits $67b
IT Budget

Software growing fast as 'mature' APAC banking and securities spend hits $67b

The industry analysts say while Japan is the largest market in the region, it is New Zealand that will have the highest growth rate in 2017.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue
Health Technologies

Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue

Global IT spending is forecast to reach nearly $2.4 trillion USD in 2017, representing an increase of 3.5 percent over 2016.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Mixed fortunes for local IT spend in 2017, says Gartner
IT Budget

Mixed fortunes for local IT spend in 2017, says Gartner

Local IT spend will continue to climb this year but while spend in some categories is increasing, others are falling. Gartner tells who wins and loses.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity
Risk & Compliance

Enterprises falsely equate IT security spending with maturity

Organizations spending only 5.6% on IT security could still be vulnerable, says Gartner. Comparisons to average spending don't reveal enough about security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

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