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How AI will change the future of business
To start planning for what has until recently been the preserve of science fiction, MYOB has released the second report in its ‘Future of Business’ series… read more...
Communications minister Turnbull moves into top job
Australia has appointed former communications minister Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister after a leadership spill last night which evicted Tony Abbott from the role… read more...
APIs top of mind across ANZ
Enabling mobile applications, improving customer satisfaction and generating revenue among key drivers for API adoption… read more...
Scouts seek next agritech superstar
Business talent scouts are looking for a startup with the potential to be New Zealand’s next global agritech success winner… read more...
Auror secures funding, plans global expansion
Crime prevention software developer Auror (formerly Eyedentify) has completed a round of funding to support further development and expansion of its software… read more...
How technology managers are tackling transformation
With the industry abuzz with transformation, the role of the IT department itself is coming under increased scrutiny… read more...
Apple Matters: No need for rose-coloured glasses
Mark Webster considers new iPhones, iPads and, finally, an Apple TV with a decent interface… read more...
Grow your SMB
Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) given the opportunity to access subsidised training… read more...
Watch for these six business continuity gaps that can cost you
With an abundance of factors that can disrupt operations, effective business continuity strategies are challenging… read more...
Telco regulation up for discussion
Discussion paper looks at ways to future-proof New Zealand’s communications regulation… read more...
What will Windows 10 really mean for enterprise IT departments?
With Microsoft stating that Windows 10 is the last launch of its kind, Steve Beards, Flexera Software VP of APAC and Japan takes a look at what that means for business users… read more...
APIs critical to evolving Internet of Things
It’s knocked cloud computing off top spot in the list of ‘most hyped IT trends’, yet the Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as a lot more than just a quirky buzz phrase, says MuleSoft founder Ross Mason… read more...
Five simple steps for a successful Windows 10 upgrade
With a free upgrade available, there’s no doubt that moving is an attractive proposition. Yet, asks Safi Obeidullah, Citrix ANZ director of technical services, have you stopped to think about how to manage the transition without impacting productivity, security, and workforce management?… read more...
Shamelessly hyping hyperconvergence (backed by guarantees)
Hyperconvergence infrastructure provider Simplivity has released new software with a slew of hyperbole… read more...
How Microsoft and Polycom are making video ‘phone easy’
The gold standard for any technology system today is still the plain old telephone system… read more...
Apple Matters: Apple rises while Microsoft…rises
Mark Webster takes a look at the fortunes of vendors which have enjoyed a sometimes adversarial relationship and finds them both heading in the right direction… read more...
MYOB named Most Innovative Large Company
Online business software company wins innovation award in 500+ employee category… read more...
How Microsoft’s Azure is commoditising the leading edge
It’s almost hard to believe that Microsoft’ Australian Azure data centres have only been in place for around a year… read more...
Greentree US partner expands with merger
MYOB Greentree Chicago based partner, Visions Business Solutions (VBS), has today announced a merger with Crestwood Associates LLC… read more...
Big bank signs $450m deal with Big Blue
ANZ – which spends $1.2 billion a year on technology – has signed a five year $450 million deal with IBM which will provide computing platforms to support the bank across the Asia Pacific region… read more...
