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Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies
Skills shortage

Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies

The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
What happens when data management becomes a basic skill?
NetApp

What happens when data management becomes a basic skill?

Australians will need to add 'data management' to their list of skills if they want to stay competitive, says NetApp MD Glenn McPherson.

By Glenn McPherson • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Vault Systems launches secure cloud training academy for Australian govt IT staff
Cloud Security

Vault Systems launches secure cloud training academy for Australian govt IT staff

There is now a high level of focus on data protection and secure cloud systems will be critical to government agencies' digital transformation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018

Global Stories

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Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019
Malware

Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
Insights: What will happen with data privacy in 2019?
Storage

Insights: What will happen with data privacy in 2019?

It is certainly the season for predictions and so without further ado, here are some insights from Ensighten CEO Ian Woolley.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Dec 2018
Eccellente! AWS building new data centres in Italy
DataCentre infrastructure

Eccellente! AWS building new data centres in Italy

The new infrastructure region is expected to be complete in early 2020 to enable customers to run workloads and store data in Italy with even lower latency.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
The key to a successful digital transformation journey
Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Interview: How low-code development platforms make businesses more agile
Digital Transformation

Interview: How low-code development platforms make businesses more agile

Low-code platforms allow nimble organisations to take an idea from innovation to commercialisation very quickly.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Understanding your data: How to drive insight from raw numbers
Software-as-a-Service

Understanding your data: How to drive insight from raw numbers

The combination of software and connectivity is changing how businesses operate, but many lack the skills to analyze the data they collect.

By Graeme Pyper • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool
Unified Communications

Exclusive: The future of AI as a business tool

Recently I had the opportunity to discuss the implications and implementations of AI within enterprise with Bluewolf ANZ MD Gavin Diamond.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
EduTech

Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.

By Mike Russell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac
Westpac

Younger, female or Māori business leaders most optimistic – Westpac

A Westpac NZ survey finds that younger, female, and Māori business leaders are the most optimistic about the future, despite broader economic challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon
Fintech

How the Australian budget will impact SMBs - Reckon

In light of Australia's 2018 Budget being released yesterday, Reckon ANZ MD Sam Allert comments on the ramifications for Australian small businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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GovTech accelerator set to advance public sector innovation
Partners

GovTech accelerator set to advance public sector innovation

Wellington's new Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator, backed by Creative HQ, aims to drive public sector innovation, with applications opening next month.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Callaghan Innovation's borrow-a-cobot scheme speeding up automation
IT Automation

Callaghan Innovation's borrow-a-cobot scheme speeding up automation

Callaghan Innovation's cobot trial programme accelerates automation for NZ manufacturers, exemplified by Assa Abloy's successful deployment of UR5 cobots.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Report: $1.5b/year potential in intelligent transport systems
Mobility

Report: $1.5b/year potential in intelligent transport systems

Intelligent transport systems could bring $1.5 billion a year to the economy and a new group has been formed to help harness this value.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
3 key takeaways from Microsoft's Digital Transformation Roundtable
Digital Transformation

3 key takeaways from Microsoft's Digital Transformation Roundtable

Opportunity, practicality and responsibility were discussed at the Digital Transformation Roundtable held at Microsoft's HQ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018