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World Backup Day reminds us to reassess our Data Backup Strategy
Storage

World Backup Day reminds us to reassess our Data Backup Strategy

On March 31, we celebrate World Backup Day, not as a holiday but as our annual reminder to reassess our data backup strategy.

By Pratyush Khare • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Data reduces uncertainty and drives better decisions
Data Analytics

Data reduces uncertainty and drives better decisions

While Australian business leaders know using data is important, the vast majority are not harnessing its power for better decision-making and business results.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Endeavour Group appoints Claire Smith as Chief Information Officer
Strategy

Endeavour Group appoints Claire Smith as Chief Information Officer

Endeavour Group appoints Claire Smith as new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Smith will lead the company's technology transformation and strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Ex CBA cyber chief Memo Hayek appointed Nine's CITO
Digital Transformation

Ex CBA cyber chief Memo Hayek appointed Nine's CITO

Australian media company Nine appoints Memo Hayek as CITO, responsible for leading the company's technology strategy and delivery. #NineMedia #MemoHayek.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023

Global Stories

Strategy stories

Akamai invests heavily in cloud computing following new research
EduTech

Akamai invests heavily in cloud computing following new research

Akamai survey reveals varying levels of investment in cloud computing among businesses in Asia-Pacific, but overall acknowledgement of its importance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2023
The top enterprise tech trends to watch out for in 2023
Supply Chain

The top enterprise tech trends to watch out for in 2023

Now that we've settled into the new year, enterprise cloud solution providers look to expand their focus to business buyers, not just IT/development teams.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
HiBob Names Sarah Reynolds as Chief Marketing Officer
CMO

HiBob Names Sarah Reynolds as Chief Marketing Officer

HiBob, an HR tech platform, appoints Sarah Reynolds as Chief Marketing Officer to grow the company's global reach and drive go-to-market excellence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Only 43% of data and analytics teams provide value: Gartner
Data Analytics

Only 43% of data and analytics teams provide value: Gartner

According to a new Gartner survey, less than half of data and analytics leaders reported that their team is effective in providing value to their organisation.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
NCC Group appoints Doug Klotnia as Global Capability Leader for Managed Services
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCC Group appoints Doug Klotnia as Global Capability Leader for Managed Services

NCC Group appoints Doug Klotnia as Global Capability Leader for Managed Services, aiming to deliver threat intelligence-led real-time defenses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Prioritising a digital-first customer experience strategy
Unified Communications

Prioritising a digital-first customer experience strategy

The impacts of a digital-first society on contact centres are significant and require a digital-first customer experience strategy.

By Rod Lester • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Gigamon
Hybrid Cloud

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Gigamon

Ljubo Mandic, Chief Development Officer at Gigamon, joins us today to tell us more about the company's strategy and its next focus.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Gigamon unveils new worldwide channel and alliances VP
Breach Prevention

Gigamon unveils new worldwide channel and alliances VP

With 25 years of experience in channel strategy, Acquista brings a fresh perspective as she and the team build on the company's channel-first strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
Airwallex announces new senior appointments
Marketing Technologies

Airwallex announces new senior appointments

Global payments platform Airwallex appoints Justin Yek as Head of Strategic Finance & Corporate Development and Jon Stona as Global Head of Marketing.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Strategy stories

FarmByte Food Hub aims to transform agrifood sector
Agricultural Technology

FarmByte Food Hub aims to transform agrifood sector

FarmByte Food Hub launched in Johor to strengthen the agrofood sector, increase agricultural output, and uplift farmers' livelihoods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
If you want to catch a thief, you need open security
Risk & Compliance

If you want to catch a thief, you need open security

Getting one step ahead of malicious attackers will require companies to take an entirely new approach to IT security.

By Mandy Andress • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
Security strategies to truly evolve with the business
Hybrid & Remote Work

Security strategies to truly evolve with the business

For hybrid and remote models to be secure and sustainable, new structures need to be developed that work for everybody while also keeping data safe and secure.

By Mark Guntrip • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
The what and why of Data Management
Productivity

The what and why of Data Management

Data management is essential for businesses to become more data-driven and gain insights. Here's why a data management strategy is crucial.

By Craig Platt • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023