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Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic
Human Capital Management

Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic

As someone tasked with using language to capture and express AbilityMap's qualities, I have been trying to put AbilityMap's difference into words for some time.

By Jonathan Englert • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance
Partner Programmes

IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance

High-performance can be achieved in any setting, says Olympic Gold medallist and BrainStorm Software General Manager.

By Jo Clark • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
2023's top ICT skills in demand: Facing the challenges head-on with Lumify
Cloud Services

2023's top ICT skills in demand: Facing the challenges head-on with Lumify

We just welcomed the new year. And like many, the Lumify Team (previously known as DDLS) has carved out time to set goals and review milestones.

By Gary Duffield • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Aussie banks struggle to make headway on digitisation plans
Digital Transformation

Aussie banks struggle to make headway on digitisation plans

Operational hurdles, regulatory challenges, legacy technologies, and skills gaps are slowing down the momentum as banks look to stay competitive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2022

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Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester
Semiconductors

Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester

To remain profitable, leading cloud players will need to pivot their investments to analytics, AI/ML, and other differentiated premium services.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Market

Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC

IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022
Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)

The game's visuals take the cel-shaded design style up a notch, looking more like comic book pages than an animated cartoon.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
Supply chains continue to be disrupted, enterprises embrace circular economy
EduTech

Supply chains continue to be disrupted, enterprises embrace circular economy

Two-thirds of large enterprises are now keeping more stock on hand due to supply chain disruption, according to research by IFS.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022
Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap
Firewalls

Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap

The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Mounting challenges threaten the promise of cloud in ANZ
DevOps

Mounting challenges threaten the promise of cloud in ANZ

Cloud and data centre leaders must address misalignment exacerbating cloud costs and changes in strategic direction, according to a new study from ADAPT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Marketing Technologies

Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute

After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution
AIOps

MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution

MSPs are facing challenges from the pandemic and digital transformation, with pressure to deliver despite outages and cyber attacks, says LogicMonitor.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
APAC invest in tech to build resiliency during uncertain times
SAP

APAC invest in tech to build resiliency during uncertain times

APAC businesses turn to intelligent technology to combat stress over competition and employee safety, according to SAP Concur study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
ANZ businesses face significant and ongoing data challenges, study finds
Data Analytics

ANZ businesses face significant and ongoing data challenges, study finds

Organizations in Australia and New Zealand are struggling with data sprawl, management complexity, and security issues, according to a survey by Commvault.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2021

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CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future
IT Automation

CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future

After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today
Digital Transformation

Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today

Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.

By James Hall • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
New SAP study uncovers impact of 'the great resignation'
EduTech

New SAP study uncovers impact of 'the great resignation'

Coined in 2021, the phrase 'the great resignation' refers to millions of employees globally leaving their jobs. The phenomenon is real and impacting SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022