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Projected 5.8% increase to Australia IT spending in 2023
Supply Chain

Projected 5.8% increase to Australia IT spending in 2023

In the latest quarterly tech spending forecast released by Gartner, it is projected that IT spending in Australia will grow 5.8% in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Visibility over cash key to surviving economic storm
BlackLine

Visibility over cash key to surviving economic storm

Understanding cash flow in real time will be crucial - but just 4% are completely confident in the visibility they currently have.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022

Global Stories

Financial results stories

Exclusive: RUCKUS's new switch series excites customers
Unified Communications

Exclusive: RUCKUS's new switch series excites customers

RUCKUS has grown its sales and customers in recent months, further cementing its place in the industry and giving the company a lot to be excited about.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2023
NetSuite helping ANZ businesses increase profitability
Network Infrastructure

NetSuite helping ANZ businesses increase profitability

The innovations span the full spectrum of operational processes, including finance, warehousing and distribution, commerce, and HR.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2023
Forrester finds $10 million benefit of Illumio ZTS offering
EduTech

Forrester finds $10 million benefit of Illumio ZTS offering

Illumio's Zero Trust Segmentation platform generated $10.2 million in benefits over three years, says Forrester study.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
Aussie businesses to maximise brand revenue via retail
Marketing

Aussie businesses to maximise brand revenue via retail

Brands and retailers are increasingly evaluating their channel mix, especially as recession looms, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Atturra half-year revenue is up 34% to reach AU$82.8 million
Partner Programmes

Atturra half-year revenue is up 34% to reach AU$82.8 million

Atturra's statutory consolidated net profit after tax jumps 32% on the pcp to reach AU$4.5 million for 1H FY 2023.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023
Fortinet announces total revenue growth of 32% for 2022
Firewalls

Fortinet announces total revenue growth of 32% for 2022

Fortinet reports 32% revenue growth in 2022, generating $857.3m in GAAP net income and a record $1.45bn in free cash flow.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Dicker Data shares dip 10% on full-year results to ASX
Supply Chain

Dicker Data shares dip 10% on full-year results to ASX

Dicker Data reports 25% YoY revenue rise to $3.1bn, but slight dip in net profit; company blames higher costs and supply chain issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Radiant Logic announces wins, including customer retention rate of 95%+
Customer Experience

Radiant Logic announces wins, including customer retention rate of 95%+

Radiant Logic has delivered a fourth straight year of profitable growth and an expanding customer base despite economic uncertainty.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Projected 2.4% increase in Global IT spending in 2023
IT Budget

Projected 2.4% increase in Global IT spending in 2023

In the latest quarterly tech spending forecast released by Gartner, it is projected that IT spending worldwide will grow 2.4% in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Workday announces 3Q 2022 revenues of $1.6 billion
Cloud Services

Workday announces 3Q 2022 revenues of $1.6 billion

Enterprise cloud applications firm Workday has announced results for the fiscal 2023 third quarter ended October 31, 2022.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Dicker Data grows 19% in Q3 2022, with AU$775.5 million
Data Analytics

Dicker Data grows 19% in Q3 2022, with AU$775.5 million

Unaudited revenue in Q3 2022 was finalised at AU$775.5 million, an increase of AU$124 million, or a 19% increase on the previous comparative period.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022
Harnessing the power of data can grow business – AWS report
Data Analytics

Harnessing the power of data can grow business – AWS report

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand that harness the power of data can grow their annual business revenue by an average of 9.5%.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Financial results stories

Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Digital Entertainment

Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale

Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Projected 5.5% increase to New Zealand IT spending in 2023
Supply Chain

Projected 5.5% increase to New Zealand IT spending in 2023

In the latest quarterly tech spending forecast released by Gartner, it is projected that IT spending in New Zealand will grow 5.5% in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023
Apple NZ sees net loss of more than $3 million - report
Apple

Apple NZ sees net loss of more than $3 million - report

Apple New Zealand reports a net loss of over $3.05m for the period ending June 2022, a significant increase from the previous year.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022