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Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase
Health Technologies

Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase

The rapidly changing world is creating an apparent paradox where unemployment figures are rising while employers struggle to find skilled workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Zendesk, Google Play help businesses respond to customer app reviews
Google

Zendesk, Google Play help businesses respond to customer app reviews

Zendesk has developed a platform designed to facilitate conversations between companies and consumer app reviewers through Google Play.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Australian retailers losing sales by ignoring customer privacy issues
Firewalls

Australian retailers losing sales by ignoring customer privacy issues

A panel has highlighted the dangers facing retailers about ineffective management of data and its damaging effects on customer trust & confidence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
ST Telemedia expands data center business in India and Singapore
Hyperscale

ST Telemedia expands data center business in India and Singapore

ST Telemedia and Tata Communications have partnered to expand their joint data center business in India and Singapore.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
ST Telemedia & Tata Communications now stronger than ever
Hyperscale

ST Telemedia & Tata Communications now stronger than ever

Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) has acquired 74% of data centre provider Tata Communications' seventeen premises, in India and Singapore.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Fronde takes out NetSuite award two years running
Fintech

Fronde takes out NetSuite award two years running

Fronde named NetSuite Solution Provider Partner of the Year for Asia Pacific & Japan for second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Software AG bolsters ANZ team to drive channel & partner growth
Digital Transformation

Software AG bolsters ANZ team to drive channel & partner growth

Software AG appoints Ana Travers as partner and alliance manager for Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on driving channel and partner growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Melbourne's Progility Technologies wins Unify Partner of the Year award
Partner Programmes

Melbourne's Progility Technologies wins Unify Partner of the Year award

Progility Technologies secures Unify's top Aussie partner gong, lauded for superior unified communications prowess and technical excellence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
DevOps offering up new channel opportunity - in the network
DevOps

DevOps offering up new channel opportunity - in the network

Channel partners can reap benefits from taking DevOps to the network, says Brocade ANZ boss Gary Denman. He tells us why - and how.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Cyber crime rife around the globe, Australia 'top hotspot'
Cybersecurity

Cyber crime rife around the globe, Australia 'top hotspot'

Australia has been identified as a 'top hotspot for cybercrime' WHERE id = with over one in 10 organizations reporting losses of over $1 million each.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
When it comes to wireless networks, security can't be an afterthought
Wireless Networks

When it comes to wireless networks, security can't be an afterthought

Organisations must prioritise security in wireless network deployment to protect against hackers, according to Wavelink's Ilan Rubin.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Aussie IT pros should be focusing on information, not infrastructure
IT professionals

Aussie IT pros should be focusing on information, not infrastructure

Fragmented approach to cloud adoption in Australian businesses may lead to IT blind spots, warns Veritas research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Integrating customer experience + employee engagement programs crucial
Customer Relationship Management

Integrating customer experience + employee engagement programs crucial

Blending employee and client feedback boosts satisfaction, Qualtrics reveals, urging companies to adopt a united approach for loyalty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Managing Director stories

OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box
Clean technologies

OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box

Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
This is the time that will make or break Aussie businesses
Digital Transformation

This is the time that will make or break Aussie businesses

Businesses miss innovation opportunities due to legacy technology and misperceptions about IT departments, says Brocade study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Crowdfunding

Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch

Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security
Cybersecurity

It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security

Cyber crime costs Australia over $1 billion annually, but many businesses fail to publicly acknowledge breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
FirstWave recruits ex-Microsoft enterprise service expert for local team
Microsoft

FirstWave recruits ex-Microsoft enterprise service expert for local team

FirstWave Cloud Technology has has recruited former director of Microsoft Global Practices to build professional services and local support.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016