Industry News
Australian BI market set to grow 13.4% this year
Gartner expects that the Australian business intelligence and analytics market will grow to $889.1m this year, driven by demand for more agile and accessible modern tools. [ + ]
IT cluster developed for Waikato
The CultivateIT IT cluster has been launched in Waikato as part of the Waikato Tech Showcase. [ + ]
Australia ranks 7th for mobile engagement
Australia has achieved a Global Mobile Engagement Index (GMEI) score of 4.5 in the GSMA's latest consumer research, which ranked countries' consumers in terms of mobile device usage. [ + ]
DXC Technology born from CSC, HPE merger
CSC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise will merge, with the new company to be called DXC Technology. [ + ]
Breaches becoming more complex and damaging
The human element remains a key target for cybercriminals seeking to extract sensitive data, according to the findings of a recent report from Verizon. [ + ]
Cloud safety a cause for concern, research shows
It is increasingly difficult for Australian IT departments to keep the cloud safe, according to a new report. [ + ]
Hackers on the rise despite enterprise security measures
Security breaches have affected at least two-thirds of organisations in the past two years, according to new research. [ + ]
SaaS migration tools will boost benefits
Sydney-based IT analysis firm IBRS has launched maturity assessment and methodology tools to assist organisations with the task of SaaS migration. [ + ]
Contact centre market passes $500m
The Australian contact centre market is now worth over $500m, and the services component on the market is expected to grow by 40% through to 2020, IDC projects. [ + ]
Smart homes on the rise in Australia
One in four Australian houses are considered 'smart homes', according to a study by ServiceSeeking.com.au. [ + ]
Firms value hands-on security skills over education
Organisations worldwide continue to face a serious shortage of applicants for cybersecurity positions, and those candidates who do apply often lack the desired hands-on skills and certifications, according to ISACA. [ + ]
ACCC broadband speed guidance causes concern
Industry is concerned with the Australian Communications and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) available information on broadband speed. [ + ]
NBN extends sunset date by three years
NBN extends special services sunset date for some companies [ + ]
Companies to be valued on information assets by 2021
Research firm Gartner has predicted that by 2021, a company's information assets will be a component used by equity analysts and others to determine that company's value. [ + ]
Increasing automation sparks job loss fears
Australians are afraid of robots stealing their jobs, according to new research. [ + ]
