CompTIA IT releases 2017 projections
19 January, 2017CompTIA has released its industry outlook for 2017, which suggests that the future is positive.
ERP at the crossroads
18 January, 2017 by Sebastian Grady, President, Rimini Street | Supplied by: Rimini Street Australia Pty LimitedInstead of blindly accepting vendor-dictated 'mandatory evolution', companies can choose a new path that frees up funds and expertise and focuses on overall value.
Automation predicted for 40% of data science tasks
17 January, 2017Gartner predicts that over 40% of data science tasks will be automated by the year 2020.
Greenest companies revealed in new report
17 January, 2017A report by Greenpeace USA has revealed which companies are moving most effectively towards renewable energy, and which are lagging behind.
H2 accelerator to create 400 NSW FinTech jobs
16 January, 2017Start-up accelerator H2 Ventures will be supported by Jobs for NSW with a loan guarantee of $2 million.
Uber's mapping efforts reach the Gold Coast
16 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUber has installed capture cameras on a number of Uber vehicles on Gold Coast roads, as the company extends to Australia its global efforts to produce more detailed GPS maps for drivers.
Open source adopted for digital innovation
16 January, 2017The results of a new study about the use of open source in digital innovation in the Asia–Pacific region have been released by Red Hat.
KPMG rethinks client communication
16 January, 2017 | Supplied by: Microsoft Pty LtdRelocation to new premises prompted KPMG to rethink the technology it uses to communicate with clients, resulting in a streamlined digital flow of information.
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.
How much is your smartphone distracting you?
13 January, 2017Having a smartphone present can negatively affect concentration span, even if the phone is not in use.
Microsoft to tweak Windows 10 to appease privacy groups
12 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMicrosoft is introducing a tool to allow Windows 10 users to control what tracking information is collected by the company, as well as a web-based privacy dashboard.
Tech Insight: Steve Manley, NetApp
11 January, 2017 | Supplied by: NetAppIn our Tech Insights series, we ask ICT leaders what the year ahead holds. Today we talk digital economy with NetApp's Steve Manley.
Uber makes data available to city planners
11 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUber plans to release its trove of GPS transport data from the thousands of Uber drivers on the roads, to help transport planners in cities including Sydney and Melbourne make smarter decisions.
Aussie IT pros could see big pay rise in 2017
11 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian IT professionals are expected to be in high demand in 2017 as companies continue to pursue digital transformation initiatives, with the sector among the most likely to see double-digit wage growth in 2017.
Guess who? Yahoo? No, it's Altaba
10 January, 2017 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingYahoo plans to change its name to Altaba following the US$41 billion sale of its core internet business to US telecoms operator Verizon, reportedly to reflect its substantial investment in Alibaba.
