Australia to be nearly cashless within 5 years
26 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAt the current rate of change, 98% of receivables across all Australian businesses will comprise non-cash payments within five years.
Better digital strategies required, says Dimension Data
06 April, 2017New research published by Dimension Data suggests that organisations around the world are not implementing effective digital strategies.
Android overtakes Windows as world's top OS
04 April, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingData from StatCounter indicates that Android overtook Windows operating systems as the most popular OS worldwide for accessing the internet, marking the end of a long era of Microsoft dominance.
Open IoT systems highly valued, IDC finds
30 March, 2017The majority of Australian organisations place high importance on open standards for data, connectivity and open source software standards.
Telecom prices fell 1.5% during FY16: ACCC
09 March, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe ACCC's annual report on the telecommunications sector for FY16 shows that prices for services have overall been declining even as data quotas expand significantly.
Alibaba urges Aussie firms to embrace new tech
23 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe newly established ANZ subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group has urged Australian businesses to embrace new technologies and convergence to grow their export sales.
Increasing automation sparks job loss fears
13 February, 2017Australians are afraid of robots stealing their jobs, according to new research.
Sydney Startup Hub will aim to stimulate NSW economy
10 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe state government backed Jobs for NSW is seeking expressions of interest from incubators, accelerators and companies looking to partner in the development of the new Sydney Startup Hub.
Digital will dominate by 2020
06 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIDC Australia predicts that half of its 500 top companies will depend on digital for the majority of their business by 2020.
Alibaba opens regional HQ in Melbourne
06 February, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingChina's Alibaba, one of the world's largest technology companies, has opened a new office in Melbourne that will serve as the company's Australia and New Zealand headquarters.
IT evolution required to allow for innovation
06 February, 2017Innovation is taking a back seat to service requests for IT operations staff, according to a new report.
Internet and social media patterns tracked worldwide
02 February, 2017Half of the world is now connected to the internet, a new report has found.
SMEs pessimistic about outlook for 2017
31 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingDespite high dissatisfaction with the government's economic management and a weak economic outlook, many SMEs believe that technology is the key to renewed business confidence.
CompTIA IT releases 2017 projections
19 January, 2017CompTIA has released its industry outlook for 2017, which suggests that the future is positive.
Australian IT spending set to grow 2.7% in 2017
13 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGartner expects total Australian IT spending to grow at a steady 2.7% in 2017, but potential growth both at home and internationally has been hampered by geopolitical uncertainty.
