Microsoft reveals new CEO amid board reshuffle
06 February, 2014Microsoft's board of directors has appointed Satya Nadella as its new CEO and member of the board of directors effective immediately, while also announcing a slight reshuffle of its board.
Converga buys Speedscan in expansion push
06 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSydney-based Converga has acquired document process outsourcing provider Speedscan to help improve its reach in its core markets of A/NZ, the US and the Philippines.
Arciteca developing clinical data management system
04 February, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingArciteca and the CRC for Mental Health have joined forces to develop a system aimed at allowing medical researchers to more easily manage and share clinical data.
Lenovo to buy Motorola for US$2.91 billion
04 February, 2014 by Andrew CollinsLenovo will buy handset manufacturer Motorola Mobility from Google for approximately US$2.91 billion under a new agreement between the companies.
Australian ICT employers expect tougher 2014
30 January, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian ICT employers are bracing for what they expect will be more challenging market conditions this year, with workers increasingly feeling the pressure.
Google buys AI start-up for US$600+ million
30 January, 2014 by Andrew CollinsGoogle will purchase artificial intelligence start-up DeepMind under a new deal reportedly worth upwards of US$600 million.
Vodafone names new CEO
30 January, 2014Vodafone Romania CEO Inaki Berroeta will replace Bill Morrow as the CEO of Vodafone Australia, commencing March 2014.
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.
2014 to be the year of apps and smart devices
29 January, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNew developments in connected devices and smart apps will allow businesses to improve productivity and transform their interactions with consumers, Salesforce.com's Derek Laney predicts.
The future of 'pervasive BI'
28 January, 2014 by Dr Rado Kotorov*Many business intelligence (BI) tools present a 'one-size-fits-all' solution. But the BI tools of the future might look quite different.
Lenovo to purchase IBM x86 server business for US$2.3 billion
28 January, 2014Lenovo plans to purchase IBM's x86 server business for a cash and stock package worth around US$2.3 billion dollars under a new definitive agreement between the two companies.
Optus Business wins $30m deal with UGL
24 January, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus Business has picked up a five-year, $30m deal to manage engineering company UGL Limited's ICT systems and mobile fleet.
Vic govt seeks feedback for ICT Strategy revamp
23 January, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingVictoria's technology ministry has called for consultation on the next stage of its ICT Strategy project, seeking feedback on ways to benefit from trends including mobility and cloud computing.
Social networking the new self-therapy
23 January, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingFrequent use of social networking is subconsciously causing users to reflect on their behaviour and improve themselves, Queensland researcher Dr Theresa Sauter argues.
Telstra buys O2 Networks for $60 million
22 January, 2014 by Andrew CollinsTelstra has acquired network solutions provider O2 Networks in a deal reportedly worth $60 million.
