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4 ways cloud ERP helps organisations build resilience and agility
Fintech

4 ways cloud ERP helps organisations build resilience and agility

More than a third of Australian businesses expect to struggle financially, but cloud ERP can help businesses weather the storm and succeed long-term.

By Jason Toshack • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
Technology key to success for Aussie businesses following COVID-19
Digital Transformation

Technology key to success for Aussie businesses following COVID-19

Australian businesses are feeling increasing competition due to COVID-19 impact on supply chains, says Epicor Global Growth Index.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2020
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Network Infrastructure

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds
Breach Prevention

Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds

New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wearables

Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters

Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
IDC: PC shipments to see a temporary boost
Notebook

IDC: PC shipments to see a temporary boost

Shipments of personal computing devices expected to see modest growth in 2019 followed by a continued decline through 2023.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Gartner: CIOs need to start delivering on digital
Globalisation

Gartner: CIOs need to start delivering on digital

CIOs must align digital strategies to tackle CEO concerns of reglobalisation, economic slowdown and 'digital dithering,' urges Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Gartner: ANZ still outstripping the globe on IT spending growth
IT services

Gartner: ANZ still outstripping the globe on IT spending growth

Australia and New Zealand are set to outpace global growth in IT spending according to Gartner, with notable increases in both countries forecasted for 2020.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain
Network Infrastructure

Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain

Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
Smartphone market at 'tipping point' while PC landscape is changing
Digital Signage

Smartphone market at 'tipping point' while PC landscape is changing

Device shipments decline by 3.7% in 2019, with smartphones at a 'tipping point' due to longer user retention, while 5G-capable phones are set to rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023
Notebook

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Global personal computing market sees growth bump

The global PC market saw a surprising 4.7% growth in Q2 2019, as easing supply shortages and trade tensions boosted shipments, reports IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average
Cloud Services

Gartner: ANZ IT spending continues to outstrip global average

Australia will see a 3.1% increase in IT spending, while NZ should expect 2.3%. This is compared to global growth of just 0.6%.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
CyrusOne updates outlook for Frankfurt data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

CyrusOne updates outlook for Frankfurt data centre

CyrusOne has revealed details about the first phase of its newest data centre, which is being constructed in Frankfurt, Germany.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
Canalys: Infrastructure shipment growth finally slowing
Storage

Canalys: Infrastructure shipment growth finally slowing

Infrastructure shipment growth decelerated to 4.8% in Q1 2019, Canalys reports, with a market value of USD $38.8 billion, after a booming 2018.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Mobile virtual network market booming in APAC
Fintech

Mobile virtual network market booming in APAC

A recent Fortune Business Insights report states that the MVNO market will see compound growth of around 8% over the next six years.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Infor: Future-proofing the supply chain
Supply Chain

Infor: Future-proofing the supply chain

Infor's cutting-edge tech is revolutionising supply chains, equipping managers to tackle economic volatility with agility, foresight, and strategic precision.

By Helen Masters • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Robots could help Aussie businesses save more than $100 million in energy costs
DataCentre infrastructure

Robots could help Aussie businesses save more than $100 million in energy costs

Robots could help Australian businesses save over AUD $100 million on energy costs by optimising bill processing and smart meter data, says BidEnergy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019