Australian businesses still plagued by inefficiencies
19 May, 2015Organisations across Australia’s major industry sectors continue to be plagued by inefficient work processes due to an over-reliance on manual or paper-based processes.
The 20:20 strategic vision - mobility, digitisation and automation
26 March, 2015Technologies in the workplace are evolving: they change to respond to the growing need for increased flexibility and efficiency.
Digital economy adds more to Aussie GDP than mining
26 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe digital economy contributed 5.1% to Australia's GDP in FY14, and this is on pace to rise to 7.3% by 2020, Deloitte estimates.
PC market to shrink 4.9% in 2015
16 March, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe global contraction in the PC market may be worse than expected in 2015 as device substitution and lower subsidies for Windows 8.1 devices constrict demand, according to IDC.
Australian search ad market to hit $3.5bn by 2019
11 February, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian online search ad market is continuing to grow strongly but showing signs of slowing down, and stalling in the case of the online directories segment, Frost & Sullivan estimates.
More ICT firms set up new headquarters in Victoria
07 October, 2014Melbourne's award-winning Papercut Software company has launched a technology hub in Hawthorn, while the UK CRM and technology company Hart Square has established an APAC headquarters in Melbourne.
Getty sues Microsoft; Telstra hands over 85,000 records
09 September, 2014 by Andrew CollinsStock photo company Getty Images has sued Microsoft for unspecified damages, alleging the software vendor's new Bing Image Widget tool could cause 'incalculable' injury to Getty.
Coalition's NBN beats Labor's says analysis; Oracle sued for US$200 million
02 September, 2014A cost benefit analysis says Australia would be $16 billion better off under the Coalition's NBN; and the US state of Oregon sues Oracle for more than US$200 million.
Microsoft sues Samsung over patent royalties
05 August, 2014 by Andrew CollinsMicrosoft has sued Samsung Electronics, claiming the South Korean electronics manufacturer has been dodging its obligations under a patent agreement between the two companies.
PC sales finally show signs of stabilising
14 July, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAfter two straight years of quarterly declines, global PC sales increased a marginal 0.1% during the second quarter, Gartner estimates.
Enterprises taking back digital lead from start-ups
30 January, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTechnology-focused start-ups have typically been more nimble, disruptive and fast-growing than their more established rivals, but larger companies may start seizing back the initiative.
TPP treaty threatens Aussie ISPs, IT Pricing Inquiry
21 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA leaked draft of the TPP trade treaty's chapter on copyright and IP has left pundits concerned about the potential impact on Australian ISPs and consumers.
Most bank transactions to move to cloud by 2016
16 October, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSix in 10 will process the majority of their transactions in the cloud by 2016, according to a Garner report predicting key movements in seven industries.
Microsoft investors push for Bill Gates' removal as chairman
03 October, 2013Little more than a month after Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced his own impending retirement, some investors are pushing to get founder Bill Gates removed from his role as chairman of the board.
AU retail sector to spend $1.94bn on ICT this year
19 September, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Australian retail sector is expected to spend just shy of $2 billion on ICT products and services this year, according to IDC Australia.
