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78% of ANZ businesses look to automation to keep their competitive edge
Robotic Process Automation

78% of ANZ businesses look to automation to keep their competitive edge

Automation is seen as essential for businesses to survive difficult times and remain competitive, according to a new study by Blue Prism.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Businesses investing in DX more than ever thanks to COVID-19
Digital Transformation

Businesses investing in DX more than ever thanks to COVID-19

Half of Australian organisations lost customers due to communication failings during COVID-19, says research by Pegasystems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution

Nutanix strengthens its DaaS solution, Xi Frame, with enhanced security, flexibility, and availability for enterprise customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Smarter, faster AI and X analytics: Gartner unveils top 10 AI trends for 2020
Data Analytics

Smarter, faster AI and X analytics: Gartner unveils top 10 AI trends for 2020

AI, augmented data management, and 'X analytics' are key tech trends for 2020, aiding post-pandemic recovery, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country
Unified Communications

How a NZ business keeps staff connected and productive across the country

Voyager Internet keeps over 100 employees in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington connected and productive using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds
Health Technologies

Following COVID-19 employee wellbeing cannot be overstated, Gartner finds

Post-COVID-19, companies worldwide are ramping up investments in employee health and wellbeing, with 68% introducing new wellness benefits, Gartner reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Risk & Compliance

Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
KPMG and SAS join forces to enable cloud transformation at speed
Digital Transformation

KPMG and SAS join forces to enable cloud transformation at speed

KPMG and SAS are launching Cloud Acceleration Centres in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific to speed up and optimise cloud transformations for SAS clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech
Partner Programmes

State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech

MSPs navigate a challenging yet opportune landscape, driven by IT demand and cloud migration amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Datto's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on
Data Analytics

Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on

Aussie finance teams pivot to 'continuous accounting' amidst COVID-driven chaos, enabling remote work success.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough
Malware

In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough

Cyber attackers live by the motto 'Never let a good crisis go to waste', and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Robotics

Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions

As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS's EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables
Health Technologies

Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables

IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Analyst report

Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19

Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Data Analytics

Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19

A Sisense survey reveals that 49% of companies are using data analytics more than before COVID-19, despite 67% facing revenue or customer losses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Enterprise video up 91% due to COVID-19, Brightcove data finds
Digital Entertainment

Enterprise video up 91% due to COVID-19, Brightcove data finds

Remote working has driven a 91% surge in enterprise video usage in Australia and New Zealand, Brightcove reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020

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Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Education, Learning & Training

Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda

Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020