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Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap
EduTech

Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap

Women in tech are more visible and ambitious than ever, but unequal capital, fragmented support and poor data still block true equality.

By Carolyn Breeze • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

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Boomi named leader in cloud based integration, iPaaS and scalability
Network Infrastructure

Boomi named leader in cloud based integration, iPaaS and scalability

Boomi scored the highest marks out of all evaluated vendors, in categories of 'cloud integration/iPaaS' and 'scalability and enterprise fit'.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce
Unified Communications

IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce

Australian IT leaders are set to boost spending on UCC tools to cater to a dynamic workforce, with remote work and digital natives driving new demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Who is really responsible for cloud security?
Software-as-a-Service

Who is really responsible for cloud security?

Experts at the NetEvents EMEA Press Spotlight emphasised the critical need for enterprises to understand the Shared Responsibility Model in cloud security.

By Lionel Snell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Pegasystems now ten-time Leader in CRM Magic Quadrant
Customer Relationship Management

Pegasystems now ten-time Leader in CRM Magic Quadrant

Pegasystems has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center for the 10th year in a row.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Impact of legacy technologies on threat alert response and cloud adoption among Aus enterprises
Cloud Services

Impact of legacy technologies on threat alert response and cloud adoption among Aus enterprises

Most Australian enterprises today are hamstrung by the same technologies that once helped advance the nation's IT economy.

By Ash Halford • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Australia trailing behind APAC in cloud migration and security
Cloud Security

Australia trailing behind APAC in cloud migration and security

A new report highlights that Australia lags behind emerging APAC markets in cloud migration and security management, with complacency cited as a key factor.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Why service providers need more than one option for managed SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Why service providers need more than one option for managed SD-WAN

While it's always good to streamline your portfolio, it's also important to think about all potential use-cases. Ovum chief analyst Mike Sapien explains.

By Mike Sapien • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
MSPs have crucial role in SD-WAN services, but do customers know it?
Network Infrastructure

MSPs have crucial role in SD-WAN services, but do customers know it?

An Ovum analyst reports that enterprises are confused today by the multiple messages and promotions surrounding managed SD-WAN services.

By Mike Sapien • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Service providers need more than one option for managed SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Service providers need more than one option for managed SD-WAN

An Ovum analyst says service providers must develop broader differentiated managed SD-WAN service portfolios to cover the expanding customer segments.

By Mike Sapien • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile

Ovum research analyst Guillermo Escofet delves into augmented reality (AR) and whether the market has potential for future commercial applications.

By Guillermo Escofet • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Mar 2018
Service providers' secrecy is losing them business
Network Infrastructure

Service providers' secrecy is losing them business

SD-WAN service providers should invest in marketing campaigns to promote their managed SD-WAN service offers to avoid being 'out-shouted' by vendors.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
OVUM: Where are enterprises looking to really use AI?
Unified Communications

OVUM: Where are enterprises looking to really use AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) remains highly in vogue as a technology topic across the media and within the IT supplier landscape.

By Daniel Mayo • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN

Security concerns have transformed into strategic advantages as managed SD-WAN services evolve, offering robust, integrated security measures.

By Mike Sapien • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre
Virtualisation

On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre

Pick a timeframe in the future and then imagine what the data centre will look like - a number of industry heavyweights have pitched their thoughts.

By Alan Zeichick • 7 min read • Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
Ovum: Cloud-native development cannot be ignored by any organisation
Platform-as-a-Service

Ovum: Cloud-native development cannot be ignored by any organisation

For many, the question is no longer whether a business should venture into cloud-native, but how - Ovum has some advice for organisations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jan 2018
Ovum: IoT suppliers should engage board/C-level to fast-track decision-making
Internet of Things

Ovum: IoT suppliers should engage board/C-level to fast-track decision-making

Ovum senior analyst of IoT TZ Wong says identifying the right enterprise decision-maker is a critical step for IoT vendors and service providers.

By TZ Wong • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
APAC firms leaving password management to employees - at a cost
Ovum

APAC firms leaving password management to employees - at a cost

Asia Pacific organisations admit that employee behaviour and IT policy don't match up, particularly when it comes to passwords.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018