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Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in COVID-19 era
Digital Transformation

Manufacturers and distributors gear up for digital transformation in COVID-19 era

Asia Pacific business leaders are urgently embracing digital transformation to overcome pandemic disruption, according to SYSPRO research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
DDoS attackers exploited COVID-19 'lifelines' in 1H 2020 - NETSCOUT report
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attackers exploited COVID-19 'lifelines' in 1H 2020 - NETSCOUT report

The first half of 2020 was littered with multivector distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks - with more than 4.8 million recorded attacks over the period.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Survey reveals ANZ sentiments toward remote working and impact of COVID-19
Partner Programmes

Survey reveals ANZ sentiments toward remote working and impact of COVID-19

Many Australians are feeling fully prepared to return to work in the office, according to a new survey from One Identity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge
Cybersecurity

Small biz in firing line as cyber breaches surge

Smaller enterprises are exposed to a level of sophisticated cyber-attack ordinarily reserved for large multi-nationals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
New Zealand's telco market ripe for disruption - report
Unified Communications

New Zealand's telco market ripe for disruption - report

New Zealand's telecoms market faces disruption as COVID-19 impacts revenues, according to IDC. The research predicts a slow recovery in the coming years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Gartner: Aus enterprise IT spend to grow 3.6% in 2021
EduTech

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

IT spending in Australia to grow 3.6% in 2021, with utilities, government, education and healthcare sectors leading the way, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Genesys: is ANZ ready for customer experience post-pandemic?
Customer Relationship Management

Genesys: is ANZ ready for customer experience post-pandemic?

The multi-region study shows the pandemic as an extraordinary catalyst for the adoption of cloud, automation, and greater digital engagement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Gartner: ANZ organisations increased investment in digital innovation during COVID-19
IT Budget

Gartner: ANZ organisations increased investment in digital innovation during COVID-19

Over half of Australian and New Zealand CIOs have seen increased funding for digital innovation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Investing in mission-critical cloud infrastructure for business resilience
DataCentre infrastructure

Investing in mission-critical cloud infrastructure for business resilience

Cloud services have become a necessity for organisations during the COVID-19 crisis, as executives invest in business resilience.

By Frank Magliozzi • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes
Fintech

Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes

Finance professionals find manual processes the most frustrating part of their roles, but there are ways to improve trust and automate accounting.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
IoT sees significant investment, despite economic uncertainty
Internet of Things

IoT sees significant investment, despite economic uncertainty

Almost half of organisations (47%) plan to increase investments in IoT technologies despite COVID-19's impact on revenue, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Oct 2020
COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate
Digital Transformation

COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate

CFOs face a two-speed reality post-COVID: balancing immediate survival strategies with forward-thinking digital transformation to adapt and thrive.

By James Harkin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Global cloud market grows 33% in Q3 2020 to $36.5 billion
DataCentre infrastructure

Global cloud market grows 33% in Q3 2020 to $36.5 billion

Cloud computing market experiences significant growth as COVID-19 drives increased remote working and learning, according to Canalys data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
The value of trust in the age of data breaches
Identity and Access Management

The value of trust in the age of data breaches

Australian government recognises the FIDO Alliance's certification program for strong authentication, setting a trend for other governments.

By Jeremy Grant • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Why organisations should consider the move to a multi-cloud environment
Malware

Why organisations should consider the move to a multi-cloud environment

Utilising multiple cloud platforms offers Australian organisations a compelling set of benefits, writes ManageEngine product consultant Monisha Ravi.

By Monisha Ravi • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
APAC channel ecosystem proving its worth amid new IT realities - VMware
Virtualisation

APAC channel ecosystem proving its worth amid new IT realities - VMware

Asia Pacific channel partners have successfully digitally transformed their operations amidst COVID-19 pressures, according to VMware research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19
Human Capital Management

Kiwi employees optimistic about career opportunities throughout COVID-19

Kiwi employees remained optimistic about career growth opportunities during the COVID-19 crisis, with engagement rising 5.6%, according to Peakon research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
Why network monitoring and visibility are key to 5G success
Unified Communications

Why network monitoring and visibility are key to 5G success

Service providers must be prepared to offer unparalleled 5G experiences without compromising on speed, performance or security - all without breaking the bank.

By George Tsoukas • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
IDC's 10 IT trends for 2021 and beyond
DevOps

IDC's 10 IT trends for 2021 and beyond

IDC predicts that by 2022, 65% of global GDP will be digitalised, driving $6.8 trillion of IT spending from 2020 to 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020