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Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy
Supply Chain

Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy

Cybersecurity spending is set to reach $90bn in 2017 as businesses shift focus to detection and response capabilities.

By Naresh Desai • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
AT&T MD for ANZ: 'Take advantage of SDN and NFV to be more responsive in Asia'
Network Infrastructure

AT&T MD for ANZ: 'Take advantage of SDN and NFV to be more responsive in Asia'

AT&T managing director for ANZ talks about how businesses can compete with speed and efficiency in fast-changing Asia.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017
Talend: The reality of the artificial intelligence revolution
Robotics

Talend: The reality of the artificial intelligence revolution

Talend's Jason Bissell demystifies AI, citing its growth in Asia and promising advancements in both daily life and scientific discovery.

By Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Talend: Subscription business models driving continuous innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Talend: Subscription business models driving continuous innovation

As business models rotate toward subscription services, if technical developments don't keep pace, a crucial piece of the puzzle will be missing.

By Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Google makes shift towards enterprise with G-Suite at Google Cloud Next 2017
Hyperscale

Google makes shift towards enterprise with G-Suite at Google Cloud Next 2017

So many vendors are now pushing the digital workplace standard forward rather than just supporting how users currently work.

By Craig Roth • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud
Customer Experience

Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud

Customer experience won't simply be defined by a web site experience. The cloud will have its role, but the edge is coming, and it's going to be big.

By Tom Bittman • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Paying for what you use – too much to expect from SaaS?
Software-as-a-Service

Paying for what you use – too much to expect from SaaS?

In an era where more organisations have SaaS enterprise contracts due for renewal, a degree of dissatisfaction with SaaS commercials is emerging.

By Stephen White • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Tips for tech providers - benefits and value statements aren't the same thing
Opinion

Tips for tech providers - benefits and value statements aren't the same thing

Competing in today's tech market means understanding the value your product delivers to customers, not just its features.

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
How cool & innovative are your BI and analytics capabilities?
Data Analytics

How cool & innovative are your BI and analytics capabilities?

Gartner are in the throws of identifying 'cool' vendors this year - here are some approaches to take to get on the board.

By Cindi Howson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust
Partner Programmes

Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust

Vendor comparison tables erode trust by presenting biased views favouring their own products. An open approach could foster credibility.

By Hank Barnes • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations
Opinion

Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations

Digital workplace tech vendors thrive with forward-thinking firms, but must navigate longer sales cycles and cultural hurdles to succeed.

By Craig Roth • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?
Microsoft

Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the impact of AI on jobs at the World Economic Forum.

By Richard Edwards • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise
Network Infrastructure

CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise

With changes and uncertainty in the global landscape, 2017 could be the year of massive change as businesses loosen their purse strings and invest.

By Gavin Milton-White • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Exec commentary: Don't miss an opportunity - dive into Innovation's deep end
Artificial Intelligence

Exec commentary: Don't miss an opportunity - dive into Innovation's deep end

AI & VR are by far this year's on-trend acronyms. But despite being swept up in the hype, Australian business leaders are still hesitant to adopt.

By Cindy Lenferna de la Motte • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
How wearable technology is expanding beyond fitness
Health Technologies

How wearable technology is expanding beyond fitness

Wearable tech leaps beyond the gym, dazzling at CES with smart attire for fashionistas, game-changing gadgets for parents and innovative health aids.

By Rishi Kaul • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security
Malware

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.

By Ondrej Kuboič • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Establishing your own identity in ecosystems
Partner Programmes

Establishing your own identity in ecosystems

The biggest risk in technology ecosystems is losing your identity. Being clear on your value and role is essential for growth.

By Hank Barnes • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017