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Gartner: Aus enterprise IT spend to grow 3.6% in 2021

Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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IT spending in Australia to grow 3.6% in 2021, with utilities, government, education and healthcare sectors leading the way, says Gartner.
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Genesys: is ANZ ready for customer experience post-pandemic?

Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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The multi-region study shows the pandemic as an extraordinary catalyst for the adoption of cloud, automation, and greater digital engagement.
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Gartner: ANZ organisations increased investment in digital innovation during COVID-19

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Over half of Australian and New Zealand CIOs have seen increased funding for digital innovation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Investing in mission-critical cloud infrastructure for business resilience

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Cloud services have become a necessity for organisations during the COVID-19 crisis, as executives invest in business resilience.
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Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Finance professionals find manual processes the most frustrating part of their roles, but there are ways to improve trust and automate accounting.
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IoT sees significant investment, despite economic uncertainty

Sat, 31st Oct 2020
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Almost half of organisations (47%) plan to increase investments in IoT technologies despite COVID-19's impact on revenue, according to Gartner.
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COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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CFOs face a two-speed reality post-COVID: balancing immediate survival strategies with forward-thinking digital transformation to adapt and thrive.
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Global cloud market grows 33% in Q3 2020 to $36.5 billion

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Cloud computing market experiences significant growth as COVID-19 drives increased remote working and learning, according to Canalys data.
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The value of trust in the age of data breaches

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Australian government recognises the FIDO Alliance's certification program for strong authentication, setting a trend for other governments.
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Why organisations should consider the move to a multi-cloud environment

Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Utilising multiple cloud platforms offers Australian organisations a compelling set of benefits, writes ManageEngine product consultant Monisha Ravi.
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APAC channel ecosystem proving its worth amid new IT realities - VMware

Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Asia Pacific channel partners have successfully digitally transformed their operations amidst COVID-19 pressures, according to VMware research.
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Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19

Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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Kiwi employees remained optimistic about career growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, with engagement rising 5.6%, according to Peakon research.
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Why network monitoring and visibility are key to 5G success

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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Service providers must be prepared to offer unparalleled 5G experiences without compromising on speed, performance or security - all without breaking the bank.
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IDC's 10 IT trends for 2021 and beyond

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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IDC predicts that by 2022, 65% of global GDP will be digitalised, driving $6.8 trillion of IT spending from 2020 to 2023.
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One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.
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The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work

Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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As Australian businesses return to work, Thomas Duryea Logicalis offers a smart workspace solution, powered by Cisco Meraki, to ensure safety and compliance.
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Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.
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Hostopia Australia experiences significant growth with AWS

Mon, 26th Oct 2020
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Hostopia Australia has experienced a 19% growth in Q3 for its AWS managed cloud customers, according to a statement from the company.
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Cisco report: Remote working is here to stay, making cybersecurity a top priority

Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
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Asia Pacific companies face the highest increase in cyber threat alerts during mass remote working, says new Cisco report.
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Aussie firms outsourcing finance functions to South Africa amid COVID-19 disruptions

Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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Australian companies are considering outsourcing finance and accounting functions to South Africa due to cost advantages and high quality standards.