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Intel Security study reveals huge disconnect between IT execs and staff about cybersecurity strategy
Cybersecurity

Intel Security study reveals huge disconnect between IT execs and staff about cybersecurity strategy

IT executives & staff disagree on cybersecurity strategy: 60% of IT execs think their strategy is fully implemented, compared to just 30% of IT staff.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds
EduTech

Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds

New research has revealed Australian workers aren't as engaged in the workplace as their employers would hope.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Cognizant gears up for digital age with latest strategic partnership
Digital Transformation

Cognizant gears up for digital age with latest strategic partnership

Cognizant has acquired a 49% stake in consultancy firm ReD Associates to build digital economy solutions that integrate social sciences and technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016

Global Stories

Strategy stories

How CIOs can implement a successful IoT strategy
Digital Transformation

How CIOs can implement a successful IoT strategy

Before jumping on the IoT bandwagon, CIOs need to take a step back and carefully create a viable IoT strategy.

By Brenton Smith • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Cisco is doing it for themselves - new strategy's success
Unified Communications

Cisco is doing it for themselves - new strategy's success

Cisco has announced a successful quarter which, their CEO claims, reflects the success of their new global strategy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Why security tools are useless if they don't relate to business objectives
Risk & Compliance

Why security tools are useless if they don't relate to business objectives

Cybersecurity tools and products may not provide enough protection if businesses can't say how those tools are part of their business objectives.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
New regional boss as SAP Asia Pacific Japan seeks expanded presence
SAP

New regional boss as SAP Asia Pacific Japan seeks expanded presence

SAP has promoted Scott Russell to Asia Pacific Japan president as the enterprise application software vendor seeks increased business and presence.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Are ANZ business lagging behind when it comes to digital transformation?
Digital Transformation

Are ANZ business lagging behind when it comes to digital transformation?

APAC organizations are still in the early stages of digital transformation, with Australia and New Zealand leading the way, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Synnex Australia signs strategic agreement with digital marketing vendor
Marketing

Synnex Australia signs strategic agreement with digital marketing vendor

Synnex Australia boosts digital prowess, inking an exclusive APAC deal with Act-On, a leading marketing automation vendor.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats
Cybersecurity

Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats

Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Strategy stories

Exclusive - What's ahead for Dicker Data NZ? GM talks past, present and future
Dicker Data

Exclusive - What's ahead for Dicker Data NZ? GM talks past, present and future

Enterprise GM Lisa Tierney talks about Dicker's kiwi journey so far, the changes she has seen, and the changes to come in 2018.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
New Zealand parliament reviews energy plans for a cleaner NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

New Zealand parliament reviews energy plans for a cleaner NZ

Judith Collins releases NZ's energy efficiency strategy, calling for actions to maximize clean, renewable energy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
IT teams and management at odds over security policies, survey finds
Cybersecurity

IT teams and management at odds over security policies, survey finds

Many executives and IT staff agree amongst themselves about how to approach cybersecurity, a new study by Perceptive on behalf of Kordia has found.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
EduTech

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders
Unified Communications

We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders

Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Brocade snaps up Ruckus, looks to dominate networking space
Network Infrastructure

Brocade snaps up Ruckus, looks to dominate networking space

Brocade completes acquisition of Ruckus Wireless, creating a pure-play networking company focused on the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Seagate struggles to maintain revenue in challenging IT storage industry
Storage

Seagate struggles to maintain revenue in challenging IT storage industry

Seagate has experienced another drop in revenue for the Q3 2016, with the vendor claiming the decline is due to 'several near-term demand factors'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016