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Software vendors must offer change management, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Software vendors must offer change management, survey finds

IT leaders demand better change management support from software vendors, as 75% influence contract decisions, survey by Nitro reveals.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Relative newcomer to Australia reports record growth in 2016
Partner Programmes

Relative newcomer to Australia reports record growth in 2016

OutSystems announced demand for its low-code development platform has soared, causing massive growth in their ecosystem of partners and developers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Aussie tech company dubbed the best place to work for new grads
Software Development

Aussie tech company dubbed the best place to work for new grads

ThoughtWorks takes top spot as Australia's best graduate employer, lauded for inclusivity and diversity in tech.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017

Global Stories

Software stories

Airport software failure in AU's major cities - what needs to be done?
Disaster Recovery

Airport software failure in AU's major cities - what needs to be done?

Zerto country manager for ANZ says the outage is only half the story as it's about how fast an organisation can recover that makes the difference.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Mid-market CRM software Sugar announces update to version 7.9
Customer Relationship Management

Mid-market CRM software Sugar announces update to version 7.9

SugarCRM unveils Sugar 7.9, boosting CRM functionality with enhanced quote management, next-gen reporting, and advanced workflows.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Hive-IO ramps up desktop virtualization with VDI 3.0 launch
Virtualisation

Hive-IO ramps up desktop virtualization with VDI 3.0 launch

Hive-IO unveils VDI 3.0, a game-changer in desktop virtualization, promising secure and cost-effective solutions for businesses.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition
Software

Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition

Gentrack's acquisition of BLIP Systems will augment Gentrack's software product range and expand its customer base.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
New HPE software is here to modernize your IT operations
DevOps

New HPE software is here to modernize your IT operations

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Software (HPE) launches containerised versions of its HPE IT Operations Management suites.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school
EduTech

Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school

Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch
Software Development

Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch

Software firm Trineo returns to its Christchurch roots, thriving post-quake with global success and innovative drive.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Knoa & Boticario join forces to monitor user performance
Data Analytics

Knoa & Boticario join forces to monitor user performance

Boticario Group's help desk will also be utilising the solution in a move to improve support service-level agreements through automation.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
App born from poverty works to feed the hungry
Apps

App born from poverty works to feed the hungry

Software engineer creates app to feed the hungry in Africa, connecting supermarkets to NGOs and low-income earners.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
The time is now - Secure your organisation from threats you can and can't see
Application Security

The time is now - Secure your organisation from threats you can and can't see

There are two types of companies; Those that have been hacked, and those who don't know they have been hacked.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Indian government IT spend to climb on back of IT services, software increases
Supply Chain

Indian government IT spend to climb on back of IT services, software increases

The Indian government is forecast to increase its IT spend by 9.55 this year, with software and IT services spend among the big movers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Software stories

Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature
Software

Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature

The Panic Button feature is able to override the official internal publishing process in the case of an emergency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Kiwi company ARANZ Geo's global reach: From groundwater management to transport solutions
Software

Kiwi company ARANZ Geo's global reach: From groundwater management to transport solutions

The geological software modelling solutions company is shifting from its origins as a mining-centric business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
MYOB reveals top Kiwi tech firms who took out the High Achiever Awards
Fintech

MYOB reveals top Kiwi tech firms who took out the High Achiever Awards

Endeavour New Zealand takes home MYOB Greentree Partner of The Year Award and Business Development Award for New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017