Companies will be software-driven within three years
15 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMost respondents to a CA survey believe that a software focus will be a key driver of competitive advantage within three years and are investing in software development capabilities as a result.
Windows 10 to integrate with even rivals' smartphones
27 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has announced plans to ensure Windows 10 closely integrates with users' other devices - including Windows, Android or iOS smartphones.
Climbing aboard the API juggernaut
07 May, 2015 by Will BosmaAs the business world moves rapidly into the API-centric era, those companies that treat their API strategy as important will stay in the game, while those that don't will risk falling by the wayside. Your API may be your most successful product, says Mulesoft's Will Bosma.
Google may rank search results based on facts
11 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGoogle researchers are developing a method for evaluating the trustworthiness of a web page based on the accuracy of facts presented and penalising sites with wrong information.
Microsoft offers free Office 2016 for Mac preview
09 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has launched a preview version of Office 2016 for Mac, incorporating tweaks including graphics customised for Retina screens.
Technology should make users happier, boffins say
26 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTwo University of Sydney researchers are calling on software developers to adopt "positive computing" principles, aimed at using technology to improve emotions, empathy and self-awareness.
Microsoft to offer Windows 10 as a free upgrade
29 January, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft has revealed plans to start offering its flagship OS as a service, starting with offering Windows 10 for free to users of Windows 7 or newer for the first year after launch.
API conference comes to Sydney
27 January, 2015 by Jonathan NallyAustralian software consultancy Sixtree has announced that it will stage APIdays, the first Australian conference dedicated to web APIs, next month at the Australian Technology Park, Sydney.
Thriving in the application economy - how to embrace the disruption
15 January, 2015We are all now facing the disruptive impact of the application economy. Amazingly, software developers are now the highest growth job function in non-IT companies. A recent survey of over 1400 global enterprises asked what impact the application economy is having and what opportunities are being realised as a result. This paper summarises the report and offers some excellent tips on thriving in this new economy. Download it now.
Is DevOps the Holy Grail for faster app development?
15 January, 2015DevOps brings software development (Dev) and production and operations (Ops) together in one function. While Dev traditionally focuses on innovation and speed, the mandate to Ops is about stability, control and predictability. Left to themselves, Dev and Ops struggle to talk to each other, much less collaborate. Is this ongoing battle hurting your business? Click here for five signs that you might need DevOps.
Australia leads the way with uptake of DevOps
03 November, 2014Most medium-to-large organisations in Australia have realised the business benefits of implementing a streamlined approach to the IT and development teams, or DevOps.
Infrastructure management in the application economy
20 October, 2014 by Stephen Miles, VP, Service Assurance, CA Technologies Asia Pacific and JapanAlmost 75% of business leaders in Australia say that custom-built applications are vital to their organisation's success, but far fewer have a strategy in place to meet these expectations.
Windows 10 designed for enterprise customers
02 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft is reversing some of the unpopular decisions it made with Windows 8 for Windows 10, which enters the preview stage today. The company has also added enhancements tailored for the enterprise.
The software supply chain - keeping it linked
18 September, 2014 by Chris Livesey, Chief Marketing Officer, Micro FocusAs release timescales shrink and development is further outsourced, the software supply chain is becoming more complex and failing to achieve acceptable levels of effectiveness. A new perspective is required.
The true cost of mobile enterprise apps can be high
23 June, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingWith business use of mobile apps certain to increase, CIOs need to start planning to address the high total cost of developing and maintaining them, UXC Connect's Denise Carson argues.