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Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report
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Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report

The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016

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Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017

While 2016 brought to light a number of massive data breaches, we have to be ready for more highly sophisticated and rapid attacks in 2017.

By Don Liew • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says
IT Automation

Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
VMware report: Decentralisation of IT spending is 'stressing' Australian business
Virtualisation

VMware report: Decentralisation of IT spending is 'stressing' Australian business

VMWare's State of the Cloud Report has shown that decentralisation of IT spending is having a detrimental effect on Australian and global enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016
Business and IT services revenues to hit the trillion dollar mark
Cloud Services

Business and IT services revenues to hit the trillion dollar mark

IT and Business Services revenues to exceed $1tn in 2018, says IDC forecast, with Asia Pacific set to have highest growth rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Civilisation infrastructure IT's most important accomplishment, says Gartner
Unified Communications

Civilisation infrastructure IT's most important accomplishment, says Gartner

Gartner hails 'civilisation infrastructure' as IT's pinnacle, poised to transform society's fabric and business ecosystems in the next decade.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016
Government

Gartner forecasts Indian Government spending will reach $7.2 billion in 2016

Government spending on IT in India will reach US $7.2 billion in 2016, a 2.4% increase compared to last year, new Gartner research has shown.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform
Health Technologies

IT spending skyrockets as businesses spend up large on 3rd Platform

Positive momentum is on display in big industries where companies continue to invest in 3rd Platform solutions like cloud, mobility, and Big Data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Malaysia IT spending expected to rise 6.5% this year
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Malaysia IT spending expected to rise 6.5% this year

Malaysia's IT spending is set to rise by 6.5% in 2016, reaching nearly RM68 billion, sharply contrasting with stagnant global IT expenditure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports
IT Budget

Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports

IT spending stagnates at $3.41 trillion in 2016, Gartner cites global currency shifts and Brexit anxieties impacting the market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
IT spend in APAC banking and security industries to reach $22 billion
IT Budget

IT spend in APAC banking and security industries to reach $22 billion

Increased IT spending is expected in the banking and security industries across mature Asia Pacific countries including Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Queensland Govt investing $180 million into IT and digital innovation
Unified Communications

Queensland Govt investing $180 million into IT and digital innovation

The Queensland Government's 2016 budget has introduced $180 million worth of a number of innovation and digital expansion benefits for businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Investing in transformation on a budget: Is it possible?
Data Analytics

Investing in transformation on a budget: Is it possible?

Many firms on tight budgets seek IT modernisation. Fronde's Mike Roxburgh advises investing in cloud solutions to reduce costs and drive innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
Growing demand for analytics drives IT spending
Data Analytics

Growing demand for analytics drives IT spending

As big data takes on a momentum of its own, driven by developments in IoT technologies and more, businesses are discovering the power of analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target
Hackers

SMEs need to up their security game or risk becoming a target

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are falling behind in data security, says new research from Versasec.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

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New Kiwi boss as NetApp ups local focus
Data Fabric

New Kiwi boss as NetApp ups local focus

NetApp has appointed a New Zealand country manager as part of its increased focus and investment in the Kiwi market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
NZ Govt invests $22.2 million into cyber security
Cybersecurity

NZ Govt invests $22.2 million into cyber security

New Zealand invests $22.2m into cyber security to combat rising number of attacks, including new national Computer Emergency Response Team.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016