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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Digital transformation gap closing but we're still behind

Australia's digital transformation lagging, says Infosys report. Despite progress, Australia's Digital Maturity Index of 53.1 trails the global average of 57.4.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Resignations

Huawei Board member retires after eight years

The Hon. John Brumby AO says it was a pleasure to serve on the Board with colleagues from Australia and China.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Cloud Services

Why Australia needs more compliance experts

Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Distributors

Polyvox now exclusive distributor of LogiSon, MODIO

The acoustic network and control masking products from KRM are to be distributed across Australia by the specialist sound masking solution provider.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Unified Communications

Alloys expands communications portfolio with Grandstream

Grandstream appoints Alloys as distributor in Australia to expand SIP unified communications solutions in SME market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Printing

Why innovation isn't a core value for 75% of Australian businesses

Australian companies need to prioritize innovation for survival, according to a Workplace Innovation Index by Ricoh.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Exclusive: The changing role of women in technology

Emma Pudney from Rackspace ANZ shares insights on closing the gender divide in tech, addressing imposter syndrome, and empowering women to pursue STEM careers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Network Infrastructure

Silver Peak appoints new VP of sales for APJ

Silver Peak hires Dean Vaughan as VP of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan as it expands into the region and pursues market leadership in SD-WAN.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Unified Communications

ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership

BDC Services will provide customers in Australia with an online store for ServersCheck products and local technical pre-sales and onsite support.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Network Infrastructure

Why there's a major lack of digital transformation globally

Despite major advancements, 78% of global businesses admit their digital transformation efforts are lacking, with emerging markets leading in digital maturity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Internet of Things

New vendor expands Dicker Data's enterprise IoT portfolio

The IT distribution giant has made a further commitment to enterprise IoT thought the signing of NNNCo, an enterprise IoT specialist platform.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Data Protection

Why responsible use of workforce data is essential for business growth

Business leaders must implement responsible data strategies to build employee trust and drive revenue growth, according to a report from Accenture.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019

Internet of Things

KDDI announces IoT and RPA support services accross APAC

KDDI has introduced the KDDI GX platform, providing overseas corporate customers with centralised support across a range of solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Hyperscale

NEXTDC's M1 data centre gains Australia-first certification

NEXTDC's M1 data centre in Melbourne has made history as the first in Australia to achieve a NABERS 5-star rating, setting a new energy efficiency benchmark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Partner Programmes

Creative HQ & Beca to create innovation opportunities

Creative HQ will work with Asia-Pacific based professional consultancy firm Beca on a partnership that will bring Beca's services closer to ANZ innovators.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019