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Information technology (IT) in Asia-Pacific
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APAC buyer’s guide to data management
In this buyer’s guide, we look at the challenges surrounding why enterprises are struggling to deal with data, the use of cloud data management platforms, artificial intelligence, and recommend some best practices Continue Reading
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A safe bet: How Covid-19 is fuelling investor interest in the datacentre industry
With demand for cloud and colocation capacity soaring on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, datacentres are looking like an increasingly attractive bet for the investor community. Computer Weekly finds out why Continue Reading
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Cloud RANs offer promise in APAC, but not in near future
While there is growing interest in cloud-based radio access networks, experts argue that telcos will still cautiously approach the technology in a phased manner Continue Reading
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GPT3 could revolutionise how business can use AI
OpenAI’s language prediction model that produced an essay could be used to deploy cloud resources and improve the quality of chatbots, among other business use cases Continue Reading
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A peek into the future of storage
Flash-based storage is here to stay and will continue to be enhanced, even as helium and DNA are being primed for use in the distant future Continue Reading
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APAC buyer’s guide to BI and analytics
In this buyer’s guide, we look at the state of adoption of business intelligence and analytics tools, common use cases and other technology and business considerations Continue Reading
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APAC hybrid cloud adoption still cloudy
Although there are clear benefits of hybrid cloud, enterprises in Asia-Pacific aren’t making the most of them due to a lack of holistic understanding, strategic frameworks and skillsets Continue Reading
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How Malaysia’s industries are tapping IoT
Computer Weekly speaks to four industries that claim to have benefited from various IoT deployments and how it has changed their businesses Continue Reading
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Australian firms soldier on amid Covid-19 outbreak
From the largest financial institutions to small companies, Aussie firms have been dialling up their use of technology tools to keep their businesses humming during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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How APAC firms are coping with the Covid-19 outbreak
The air of change looms large in companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region, with some doing better than others in keeping the lights on amid the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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Malaysia’s business continuity planning readiness a mixed bag
Larger Malaysian enterprises have BCP in place, but SMEs lag behind and will find it harder to weather the Covid-19 storm Continue Reading
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From Pixar to GovTech: The inside story of Singapore’s AI whizz
After nearly a decade at Pixar, GovTech’s Chong Jiayi is leading a team of experts to solve hard problems in robotics and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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How APAC firms can slay the storage management beast
The data deluge and compliance requirements are shaping how Asia-Pacific firms are approaching storage management issues in the age of cloud Continue Reading
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APAC buyer’s guide to human capital management software
More Asia-Pacific organisations are turning to HCM software to recruit, engage and retain a new breed of employees who increasingly expect personalised services from HR teams Continue Reading
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APAC IoT adoption improves amid challenges
More enterprises across the region are using the internet of things to track fleet vehicles and improve operations, but technology integration and security concerns are still holding back widespread adoption Continue Reading
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Facebook’s privacy game – how Zuckerberg backtracked on promises to protect personal data
Facebook promised its users privacy then quietly abandoned its promises in pursuit of profits. Now it faces antitrust regulation Continue Reading
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APAC buyer’s guide to NVMe storage
NVMe storage is becoming popular among Asia-Pacific enterprises that want to reduce latency and speed up application performance Continue Reading
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5G in ASEAN still a way off despite optimism
Spectrum is yet to be assigned in many ASEAN nations, while applications and services are still being tested in pilot projects across the region Continue Reading
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A guide to choosing cloud-based security services
Cloud-based security services can help organisations with a growing cloud footprint to reduce cost and address the manpower crunch in cyber security Continue Reading
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Australia and New Zealand gear up for storage analytics
Despite the marketing wars, ANZ is ahead of the adoption curve for storage analytics, which promises to alleviate storage management woes Continue Reading
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How ASEAN firms can tap storage analytics to improve operations
With storage systems becoming more heterogeneous and siloed, some organisations in ASEAN are turning to storage analytics to reduce costs and address storage issues before they occur Continue Reading
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How Australia is keeping pace with microservices
Adoption of microservices remains patchy in Australia, although some sectors pursuing digital transformation are catching up rapidly Continue Reading
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A guide to choosing cloud infrastructure services
We take a look at the considerations when choosing infrastructure as a service, and what needs to be in place for enterprises to get the most out of the cloud computing technology Continue Reading
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A guide to choosing and using all-flash array storage
We take a look at the considerations when devising an all-flash array storage strategy, and what enterprises can do to get the most out of the technology Continue Reading
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An IT operating model for the digital age
Enterprises need to form cross-functional teams and give them the mandate to work together towards a single goal Continue Reading
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An insider’s look into the dark web
A principal research scientist at Sophos offers a glimpse into the abysses of the dark web in a bid to uncover what cyber crooks are up to Continue Reading
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How APAC enterprises and telcos are preparing for 5G
From Singapore to Tokyo, enterprises and mobile operators across Asia have been readying themselves for the next big leap in mobile connectivity that promises to speed up business operations and improve lives Continue Reading
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How Australia is keeping pace with ICS threats
Besides bridging the security gap between IT and operational technology teams, Australia is driving efforts to bolster the security of IoT devices Continue Reading
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Cyber resilience key to securing industrial control systems
Operators of industrial control systems can build greater cyber resilience by getting IT and operational technology teams to work more closely together and improving the visibility of their infrastructure, among other security measures Continue Reading
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Object storage is inching into Australian enterprises
Even as Aussie firms such as Bauer Media and Redbubble are lapping up object storage, others are facing visibility and analytics issues with the technology Continue Reading
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Inside Red Hat’s open culture
The open source stalwart’s culture of transparency, openness and collaboration has been instrumental to its success as one of the world’s most successful software companies Continue Reading
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How Australian enterprises are unifying business communications
Business leaders and experts in rolling out unified communications tools in Australia stress the importance of change management and employee consultation to avoid digital white elephants Continue Reading
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ASEAN’s growing appetite for unified communications
Led by enterprises in Singapore and Malaysia, adoption of unified communications tools is expected to grow with the surge in demand for cloud-based and hosted offerings Continue Reading
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ASEAN enterprises readying networks for the cloud era
Enterprise networks are being strained by greater use of cloud computing, leading more ASEAN organisations to turn to SD-WAN to reduce network costs and complexity Continue Reading
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Navigating ASEAN’s patchy cyber security landscape
Cyber resilience remains low across Southeast Asia, a regional economic powerhouse that is increasingly susceptible to cyber threats as its digital economy grows Continue Reading
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Inside DBS Bank’s digital journey
The Singapore-based bank laid the foundation for its digital strategy a decade ago, starting with an overhaul of its IT systems before going big on cloud computing in later years Continue Reading
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Australian organisations unprepared for GDPR
Faced with the double whammy of complying with Australia’s upcoming data breach notification requirement and Europe’s new data protection regime, Australian firms are behind where they need to be in their compliance efforts Continue Reading
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How Southeast Asia is keeping pace with AI
Forward-looking organisations in the region are embracing artificial intelligence, but uneven access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding of the technology are holding back wider adoption Continue Reading
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The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA
With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading
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VMware eyes cloud opportunity in APAC
The company's top Asia-Pacific executive sheds light on how the virtualisation pioneer is tackling the region's diverse market in the cloud era Continue Reading
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ASEAN firms warming up to enterprise mobility amid roadblocks
From startups to postal companies, organisations across the ASEAN region see mobility as strategic to their businesses, even as they face headwinds such as security and talent shortages Continue Reading
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How Cyient streamlined its HR functions with the cloud
The India-based supplier of engineering services is counting on a cloud-based human resource management system to improve efficiency and support its growing business Continue Reading
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Australia's holistic approach to enterprise mobility
As one of the most progressive markets in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia is taking a more proactive approach towards enterprise mobility Continue Reading
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Making sense of data with cloud-based BI
An Australian non-profit group has turned to business intelligence and analytics to simplify reporting requirements, even as adoption of such tools vary across the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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Malaysian women making their mark in IT
There is no limit to what women can achieve in Malaysia’s IT industry, as a small but growing group of prominent women IT leaders in the country has found Continue Reading
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Breaking the glass ceiling in IT
The CIO of Malaysia’s Prince Court Medical Centre has broken the glass ceiling for women in technology in a 20-year career that has progressed from selling IT products to setting up her own IT consulting firm Continue Reading
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From chemistry researcher to IT luminary
Inspired by the potential of technology to change the world, Chong Yoke Sin went from calculating the strength of molecular bonds to driving one of Singapore’s biggest IT initiatives Continue Reading
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Q&A: NetApp’s storage play in the age of cloud
Storage supplier’s Asia-Pacific general manager reveals the changes that are taking place within the company to keep up with the changing tech landscape Continue Reading
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Rethinking storage in the age of big data
The volume, variety and velocity of data are challenging organisations such as insurance giant IAG to reassess the way storage architectures are designed Continue Reading
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Managing data in a multi-cloud world
Asia-Pacific organisations that are hopping onto the multi-cloud bandwagon need to overcome potential data management issues in order to succeed Continue Reading
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Staying ahead in the cyber arms race
Darktrace’s Asia-Pacific managing director, Sanjay Aurora, offers insights on what organisations can do to reverse the odds against them in combatting cyber threats Continue Reading
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Is cloud ERP software ready for prime time?
While cloud-based enterprise resource planning applications are more widely adopted in the Asia-Pacific region, some companies are still hanging on to on-premise systems that remain core to their business Continue Reading
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Australian businesses embracing cloud ERP amid compliance concerns
The appetite for cloud-based ERP systems is growing in Australia, but some organisations are holding back due to data sovereignty and security concerns Continue Reading
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Hyper-convergence will be commoditised, says Nutanix president
Sudheesh Nair talks about the future of hyper-convergence, its relationship with the cloud, and Nutanix’s challenges in building its business in Asia Continue Reading
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What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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Q&A: Flying the open source flag
Red Hat’s vice-president and general manager for the ASEAN region, Damien Wong, sheds light on the company’s strategy for tackling a market that is not used to paying for software Continue Reading
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Getting threat intelligence right
Threat intelligence feeds provide valuable information to help identify incidents quickly, but only if they are part of an intelligence-driven security programme Continue Reading
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MyRepublic sharpens competitive edge with open source
Singaporean internet service provider has disrupted broadband markets, thanks to the agility and speed afforded by open source technologies Continue Reading
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Hyper-convergence marches on in APAC
The battle to rein in IT complexity in the Asia-Pacific region continues with hyper-converged systems that promise to offer cloud-like benefits for enterprises Continue Reading
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Australia’s cyber security strategy bearing fruit
The national blueprint has been a catalyst for improvements in cyber security across the country, but its long-term impact remains to be seen Continue Reading
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Mojo Power harnesses cloud to disrupt energy business
The Australian energy upstart is using cloud-based microservices to shake up the energy sector by providing households with access to wholesale energy rates and real-time consumption data Continue Reading
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What it takes for Singapore’s digital ID system to succeed
Strong data protection measures and private sector collaboration will be instrumental to the success of Singapore’s upcoming national digital identification system Continue Reading
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How SAS is prepping its marketers for the data flood
A shift in culture and mindset is necessary for marketers to succeed in tapping marketing analytics to stay relevant to the needs of customers Continue Reading
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Q&A: Navigating the APAC cyber threat landscape
LogRhythm CEO Andy Grolnick calls for more investments in cyber security technology and processes in APAC amid growing cyber threats in the region Continue Reading
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All-flash storage ready for primetime in Australia
On-premise and cloud-based flash arrays that offer big improvements over spinning disks are making a splash down under Continue Reading
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Australian startups find their way in the cloud
Public cloud services have empowered Australian startups to scale up and go global from day one Continue Reading
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The rise of the machines
Artificial intelligence in various forms is not a panacea for every problem, but it can help enterprises fend off cyber attacks and get better at what they do Continue Reading
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Q&A: From backup to data management
Beyond data backup, extracting more metadata to improve business processes and data management will become more important, says a senior Veritas executive Continue Reading
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APAC banks warming up to big data
Financial institutions in the APAC region fear they may be left behind if they don’t embrace big data Continue Reading
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Australia a hotbed for data analytics
Market for technologies that help organisations make sense of vast volumes of data is hotting up Down Under Continue Reading
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Breaking the cyber kill chain
Traditional antivirus is no longer good enough for fileless malware attacks that don’t leave a trace Continue Reading
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Singapore’s Jurong Health Services: Transforming healthcare through data technologies
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) is being recognised for its high standards of data use Continue Reading
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Apple Pay struggles in Australia as banks profit from a fee-phobic market
Despite Australia being iPhone crazy its banks aren’t exactly rushing to enable the payment process Continue Reading
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Thai firm chooses flash storage to speed up supply chain
Thailand-based SiS Distribution has adopted flash storage technology to improve internal processes and customer services Continue Reading
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The state of all-flash versus hybrid storage in Australia and New Zealand
Magnetic disk drives are yesterday’s technology. Soon all servers will be based on all-flash arrays – or will they? Continue Reading
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Interview: James Bamford on surveillance, Snowden and technology companies
Investigative journalist and documentary maker James Bamford was among the first to uncover the secrets of the US National Security Agency and its global surveillance Continue Reading
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Is digital disruption a threat or an opportunity for banks?
Banks have been relatively unaffected by the digital revolution that has transformed other industries – but that's about to change Continue Reading
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The true cost of a cyber security breach in Australia
The costs of cyber security breaches can quickly add up with fines, reputational damage and overhauls to network security all hitting the coffers. The case of one Australian firm shows why paying a ransom to a hacker might be tempting. Continue Reading
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Big data poses storage challenges in Australia and New Zealand
Big data is like digging for gold, except you must keep every single rock. Computer Weekly unearths some of the main challenges facing those mining data Continue Reading
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How Asean organisations are untangling big data storage challenge
If organisations are to benefit from the promise of big data they must get on top of a legal and regulatory minefield when it comes to storing data. How are Asean IT departments navigating this? Continue Reading
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Analytics helps Asean organisations read between the lines
Asean organisations need to develop an enterprise-wide approach to analytics and draw on customer insight if they are to maximize the business value of data Continue Reading
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Australian businesses running the numbers on analytics-driven customer service
Australian businesses, such as the University of Adelaide, are gaining customer insights from large volumes of data through data analytics technology. Continue Reading
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Demand for all-flash storage to accelerate in Australia and New Zealand
Demand for all-flash storage will increase in ANZ, as a result of lower prices and greater capacities. Continue Reading
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Automation and acceleration the Asian aspiration
Storage infrastructures within Asean organisations are changing to support technologies designed to speed up, automate and centralize. Continue Reading
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Asean organizations braced for cyber attack
As an emerging economic power bloc, Asean is bracing itself for an influx of cyber crimes as hackers look for lucrative targets Continue Reading
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Australian businesses under cyber attack
What are the cyber security risks facing businesses in Australia and New Zealand and how are organisations addressing them? Continue Reading
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CIO interview: CABI’s Andrea Powell on feeding the world
CABI CIO Andrea Powell says the not-for-profit agri-science data provider aims to solve the world’s agricultural problems with data, structured and unstructured Continue Reading
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iPads in the field - Powerlink Queensland
While iPads tick many of the boxes for mobile computing, Powerlink Queensland engaged in a pilot to see if Apple's tablet wunderkind could cut it in the field Continue Reading
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CIO Profile: Craig Gibbons, Fuji Xerox Australia
Under the mantra of 'people led systems', Fuji Xerox Australia's new CIO, Craig Gibbons, is driving technical change by changing culture and attitudes. Continue Reading
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Fleet management challenges solved with Kiwi ingenuity
When you're running a fleet of trucks, the right technology can save you some serious money and pain. Continue Reading
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Five Australian IT leaders share their experiences
Learn how five Australian IT leaders, from industry, government and education, tackled projects for their organisations. Continue Reading
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Rural Victorian health CIO speaks out on the NBN's impact
Meet Bruce Winzar, CIO of Loddon Mallee Rural Health Alliance and Bendigo Health's Information Services Division, and learn his views on how the NBN will impact the delivery of health services. Continue Reading
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Childcare centre picks single source for managed print services
The IT manager of Queensland childcare business Sesame Lane has chosen a new provider for managed print services, and says he felt more comfortable going direct with a single vendor rather than a partner or reseller. Continue Reading
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True vendor partnerships key to TAFE’s success
Chris Tayler, acting CIO at Box Hill TAFE, explains how strategic vendor relationships have helped to boost IT services while controlling costs. Continue Reading