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Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout
Unified Communications

Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Why enterprise application leaders need to learn how to use product management
Opinion

Why enterprise application leaders need to learn how to use product management

Have you been wondering how you might use product managers to help your agile delivery teams stay focused on the most important work?.

By Mike Gilpin • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Gartner opinion: Are we more productive? – the final conundrum
Supply Chain

Gartner opinion: Are we more productive? – the final conundrum

Owning or using a smart phone to do your email in bed is not being more productive; it just increase output at the same rate and ruins many things.

By Andrew White • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Is distributed analytics the solution to a connected world of data?
Data Analytics

Is distributed analytics the solution to a connected world of data?

Distributed analytics could be a game changer, integrating new data sources into legacy systems without squandering prior investments.

By Tom Pringle • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
AMAX looks to cut costs for the data center
AMAX

AMAX looks to cut costs for the data center

AMAX releases [SMART] DC Data Center Manager, an out-of-band DCIM solution, designed to help enterprises achieve cost savings and optimize their data centers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Blockchain & smart robots among 'future success' technologies
Robotics

Blockchain & smart robots among 'future success' technologies

Gartner reveals three key tech trends for competitive advantage: immersive experiences, smart machines, and the platform revolution.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders
Cybersecurity

Nearly half of AU organisations not equipped for malicious insiders

​Mimecast Limited recently released new data that reveals the majority of organisations believe they are their own worst enemy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
How hard do you make the enterprise buying decision?
Leadership

How hard do you make the enterprise buying decision?

Tech providers are struggling to gain traction, despite offering valuable solutions. Could it be because they're making it harder for enterprises to buy?.

By Hank Barnes • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
Unsecure print services equals unsecure IT, expert says
Cybersecurity

Unsecure print services equals unsecure IT, expert says

Despite millions spent on securing sensitive information, businesses face overlooked risks from multifunction printers, warns Y Soft's Adam O'Neill.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
CenturyLink expands network connectivity options for global data centre customers
DataCentre infrastructure

CenturyLink expands network connectivity options for global data centre customers

CenturyLink expands network carrier connections in its data centers, offering customers access to 99 different carriers and network providers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
How CIOs can contribute to business performance by shaping the employee experience
Mobility

How CIOs can contribute to business performance by shaping the employee experience

The connector of staff and technology use, CIOs are the key to driving employee engagement, which has a direct impact on business performance.

By Steve Coad • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
Symbio Networks boosts national reach with NEXTDC's Sydney data center
Hyperscale

Symbio Networks boosts national reach with NEXTDC's Sydney data center

Symbio Networks partners with NEXTDC to offer Sydney-based customers direct connections to its voice services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
How automated systems are maximising ROI on workforce management
IT Automation

How automated systems are maximising ROI on workforce management

The workforce represents a huge opportunity for executives looking to manage this expense more tightly, and automated systems provide the solution.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
Mobile collaboration: Why it's an essential part of today's business
Unified Communications

Mobile collaboration: Why it's an essential part of today's business

One of the trends becoming mainstream is enterprise mobility and remote working, which means mobile collaboration is taking centre stage.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
Exclusive: Qlik's Sharryn Napier talks employee empowerment through data analytics
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Qlik's Sharryn Napier talks employee empowerment through data analytics

Qlik's Sharryn Napier says companies need to promote data literacy in the workplace to keep up with technology.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
The key to success for financial services organisations
Fintech

The key to success for financial services organisations

Research shows that Australian and New Zealand banks need to focus on customer experience and employee engagement for growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
Netcomm Wireless scoops business, tech innovation awards at 2016 ABAs
Software Development

Netcomm Wireless scoops business, tech innovation awards at 2016 ABAs

Netcomm Wireless has scooped two awards at The Australian Business Awards 2016, recognising the company's work in innovation and business initiatives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
Concerning majority of Australian organisations vulnerable to data threats
Breach Prevention

Concerning majority of Australian organisations vulnerable to data threats

A worrying amount of Australian organisations are vulnerable to data threats, according to new research from Vormetric and 451 Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
We ditched staff email addresses — and got amazing results
Marketing Technologies

We ditched staff email addresses — and got amazing results

Webics ditched staff email addresses, improving productivity and client interactions through ticketing systems and live chats. Could your business benefit too?.

By Ory Purhonen • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016