Olympics completes first lap of cloud transformation
03 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Olympic Games' global IT partner Atos, in collaboration with EMC, has delivered the cloud IT infrastructure that will be used for the 2018 Winter Olympics and all future Games.
ANZ taps IBM for $450m transformation project
01 September, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingANZ Bank will deploy technology from IBM and form a joint innovation lab with the technology company as part of a project to improve productivity, innovation and customer insight.
Do you trust the cloud?
12 August, 2015 by Phil Rodrigues, Vice President, BT Security, AMEA | Supplied by: BT Global ServicesThe majority of Australia's IT decision-makers view the security of cloud-based services as a major concern, in some instances serving as a barrier to adoption.
Class appoints four new directors ahead of IPO
23 July, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCloud-based SMSF management software provider Class has appointed four new directors, including CEO Kevin Bungard, as it prepares to conduct an IPO late this year.
Solving the riddle of private vs public cloud
02 July, 2015 by Andrew Tucker, CEO, ITonCloud | Supplied by: ITonCloudThe choice between public or private cloud must be driven by the use of technology, the ability it offers employees to be more productive and the business agility to quickly respond to customer demands.
John Holland, Lendlease to expand use of Aconex
29 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralian construction giants John Holland and Lendlease have both signed three-year enterprise agreements with Aconex, provider of a cloud-based collaboration platform for the construction sector.
Marine Rescue Queensland adopts Office 365
01 June, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMarine Rescue Queensland has turned to cloud computing to help improve information sharing and consistency of training across its 25 once-autonomous volunteer squads.
What's in store for cloud IaaS in 2015?
01 June, 2015 by Michael Warrilow, Research Director, Gartner | Supplied by: Gartner Australasia Pty Ltd
Spending on public cloud IaaS is expected to reach US$36.6 billion globally by the end of 2018, with spending growing more than five times faster than overall IT spending.
Optus Business revamps cloud strategy
28 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus Business's new cloud strategy is aimed at allowing Australian businesses to pursue flexible cloud deployments, ensuring the seamless movement of data and processes across clouds.
Macquarie Telecom certified as govt cloud provider
19 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMacquarie Telecom has become the first Australian cloud provider added to the ASD's Certified Cloud Services List, following a review of the telecom operator's security capabilities.
Microsoft teams with NetSuite on cloud ERP
07 May, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: NetSuite
Microsoft and NetSuite have announced a collaboration involving integrating NetSuite's cloud ERP offerings with Windows, Office 365 and Azure.
Docker - the next step in application virtualisation
04 May, 2015 by Andrew Sjoquist, CEO, ASE IT | Supplied by: ASE IT
Docker is the next revolution that's going to overtake data centres and cloud computing, enabling more efficiency and greater availability from cloud infrastructure.
Increase social and app collaboration via cloud
29 April, 2015 by George Chondros* | Supplied by: ClickSoftware Australia Pty LtdCloud computing is the number one way in which savvy businesses are engaging their mobile workforce, enhancing employee collaboration, improving productivity and unleashing innovation.
Microsoft beefs up cloud security, wins ASD cert
23 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-Embling | Supplied by: Microsoft Pty LtdMicrosoft has made moves to bolster the security of its cloud offerings, while its cloud services have been certified for the handling of unclassified government data.
Tassie council moving entirely to the cloud
17 April, 2015 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTasmania's Glenorchy City Council has commenced a migration to the cloud, and the state's Liberal Government has unveiled a plan to expand the Tasmanian ICT workforce.