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Richard McManus takes helm as COO at Lánluas Consulting
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Enterprise software veteran Richard McManus has been appointed as new COO at Lánluas Consulting, set to steer the company's growth in the Australian, New Zealand and UK markets.
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Utimaco & InfoSec Global partner for post-quantum computing security
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data protection
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Utimaco and InfoSec Global establish strategic partnership to aid businesses and governments in preparing for post-quantum computing risks, integrating tech solutions and bolstering cryptographic agility.
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AI & sustainability top concerns for Aussie CIOs, report reveals
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Australian CIOs prioritise AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability, according to the 10th annual CIO Report from Logicalis Australia, underscoring the strategic importance of their role.
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How CIOs can lead in achieving enterprise sustainability goals
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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CIOs are using their influence to drive sustainable practices within enterprises, leveraging technologies such as process automation and data analytics to boost ESG performance.
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Gartner survey reveals lower director quality in company boards
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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compliance
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strategy
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public sector
Quality lacking in company boards says Gartner survey, prompting call for directors to refocus on recruitment strategies.
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DoiT International announces $5B collaboration with Amazon Web Services
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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cloud services
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public cloud
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aws
DoiT International announces a five-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services, aiming to generate $5B in business.
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Reducing IT costs with no-code: A smarter approach to tech strategy
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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app development
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apm
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low-code
No longer just for small businesses and start-ups, the no-code movement has evolved into an enterprise-level solution.
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Atturra announces strategic partnership with Denodo
Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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virtualisation
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partner programmes
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it strategy
Atturra has formed a strategic partnership with Denodo, adding data virtualisation capabilities to data and integration services.
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Why ANZ manufacturers struggle with sustainable practices
Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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While most manufacturers here have been slow to adopt sustainable practices, the benefits of embracing sustainability cannot be overlooked.
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Digital transformation shaping future of manufacturing amidst challenges
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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it in manufacturing
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ifs
The study, polling 160 senior decision-makers within manufacturing companies, identifies the areas in which manufacturers can maximise growth.
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HLV and RBV launch accelerator to empower next era of Web3
Fri, 19th May 2023
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it strategy
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investing
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accelerator
Horizen Labs Ventures (HLV) and Red Beard Ventures (RBV) have announced the launch of Denarii Labs, a tokenomics accelerator for Web3 projects.
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Consultancy firm Slalom opens an office in New Zealand
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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it training
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partner programmes
Slalom’s office in Auckland will serve local companies, including Air New Zealand and Vector, and global partners, such as AWS, Salesforce and Snowflake.
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Seagate launches specialist cloud analytics platform
Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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cloud services
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storage
Seagate Technology Holdings, a specialist in mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, announced the launch of Lyve Cloud Analytics platform.
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Micro Focus announces availability of enterprise suite on Google Cloud Marketplace
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Micro Focus announces the availability of its enterprise suite for application modernisation on Google Cloud Marketplace.
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Small security teams facing greater risks than large orgs
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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cloud services
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compliance
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Small security teams face unique challenges that put them at greater risk than larger enterprises, according to a survey by Cynet.
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Aussie businesses buckle down on digital tech investments
Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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cloud services
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Australian businesses are planning major investments in digital technologies to support ambitious expansion plans.
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IT and security team collaboration crucial to data security
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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cloud services
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Many IT and security decision makers are not collaborating as effectively as possible to address growing cyber threats.
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QBE Insurance Groupe appoints David Germain as group chief information officer
Fri, 20th May 2022
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devops
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project management
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app development
David Germain appointed as CIO of QBE, responsible for leading global Technology Services to support business goals.
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Why hybrid cloud could be the future of your corporate IT infrastructure
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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big data
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hybrid cloud
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Hybrid cloud infrastructures offer flexibility and efficiency for Australian businesses' IT strategies in 2022.
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GeoSpock hits $32 million in funding after latest round
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
GeoSpock secures $5.4m in strategic investment for its database technology solutions, bringing total funding to over $32m.
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Kaspersky finds red tape biggest barrier against cybersecurity initiatives
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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cios
'Red tape' is the main barrier for cybersecurity initiatives in the industrial sector, according to a new report by Kaspersky.
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Why data backups should be a part of daily operations
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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firewall
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data protection
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cloud services
Cloud growth surges as firms adopt easy migration apps, yet security risks loom, warns expert.
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Why CPOs are critical in an agile business
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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partner programmes
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opinion
The role of the Chief Product Officer is crucial in ensuring that a product meets and exceeds customer expectations in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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IT strategy should work hand-in-hand with business strategy, expert says
Fri, 12th May 2017
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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state of matter
Alignment of IT and business strategy is crucial to innovation and avoiding costly failures, experts from State of Matter urge.