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Australian computer software spend reaches record high in Q316
Software

Australian computer software spend reaches record high in Q316

Australian computer software spend has accounted for a record $3.75 billion in the third quarter. That amount is expected to grow rapidly next year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Global Stories

Software stories

Nintex creates powerful cloud workflow platform that's easy to use
Data Analytics

Nintex creates powerful cloud workflow platform that's easy to use

Nintex Workflow Cloud is the fastest, easiest platform for building workflow solutions, says Vice President of Product, Ryan Duguid.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
APAC software-defined market to grow faster than anywhere else
Network Infrastructure

APAC software-defined market to grow faster than anywhere else

A study from Research and Markets put forward a global forecast for the software-defined anything market to 2022.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?
Software

Avaya bankruptcy filing: What does it mean for ANZ?

While news on the future of Avaya has triggered speculation on the direction of the company, Avaya Australia & NZ assures it is business as usual.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Shiji snaps up data intelligence firm; moves to become major software supplier
Data Analytics

Shiji snaps up data intelligence firm; moves to become major software supplier

Shiji Group acquires ReviewPro, signaling a strategic shift towards dominating as a top-tier big data software supplier.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Expert predictions for software developments in 2017
Marketing Technologies

Expert predictions for software developments in 2017

What do we have in store for the software community in 2017? Burke Holland shared with us his expert predictions.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
CA Technologies' new India channel chief keen to drive business success
Software

CA Technologies' new India channel chief keen to drive business success

CA Technologies has appointed industry veteran Saivijay Khanagav as the new senior director of its Partners and Alliances Business for India & SAARC.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
'Built to Last' businesses a thing of the past, time for change is now
DevOps

'Built to Last' businesses a thing of the past, time for change is now

CA Tech CEO declares era of 'Built to Last' over, urging firms to embrace software at heart of operations for digital-age success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Agility CIS establishes new Brisbane base to extend MSP services throughout Australasia
Partner Programmes

Agility CIS establishes new Brisbane base to extend MSP services throughout Australasia

Agility CIS, an Australasian-based Managed Services Provider, will now offer expanded back office processes to businesses in the utilities market.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
Adobe Creative Cloud applications receive major updates
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud applications receive major updates

Adobe Creative Cloud rolls out major updates, enhancing collaboration and offering new features like a Photoshop universal search bar.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
Businesses need to incorporate technology and 'embrace digital transformation'
Digital Transformation

Businesses need to incorporate technology and 'embrace digital transformation'

CA Technologies' global study takes a look into the impact that digital transformation is having on enterprises in Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft
Unified Communications

APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft

Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
New ANZ managing director for Avaya as transformation continues
Unified Communications

New ANZ managing director for Avaya as transformation continues

Avaya has appointed a new managing director - its fourth since 2014 - as the company beds in its local 'transformation'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Software stories

The secrets to Agile success: 'Modern Agile is being Agile'
DevOps

The secrets to Agile success: 'Modern Agile is being Agile'

Agile practitioners are finding success by concentrating on a number of focal points - but what are they and how do you do that?.

By Alan Bell • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Building trust, more on tech, grading clients and final thoughts
Software

Building trust, more on tech, grading clients and final thoughts

This is part three in our series, The Big Book of Accountants and Advisory: How Accountants Can Move from Compliance Services into Advisory.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Setting your price, positioning yourself in the market and using tech
Fintech

Setting your price, positioning yourself in the market and using tech

Consider this: Most clients don't care how long it took you to produce a compliance service – they simply want the result.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7
Power / Energy

Worried your phone is about to blow? Samsung launches software fix for Note 7

After a huge launch, the Note 7 was labelled by many (myself included) as Samsung's best phone yet - now they've launched a fix for the fiery issue.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016