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IBM kicks off the next 50 years of computing

June 12, 2013 | Newsdesk
Computer giant IBM has formally launched the Watson cognitive computing platform in Australia – its foundation technology for the next 50 years… read more...

Cost of single data breach surges to $2.72 million

June 12, 2013 | Newsdesk
Every time an organisation endures a data breach it costs $2.72 million – 23 percent more than it did a year ago – suggesting that the Government’s proposed mandatory reporting regime is timely… read more...

BYOD and telework rack up loyalty points

June 11, 2013 | Newsdesk
Google and Deloitte say employers who offer their staff the opportunity to bring their own device to work, flexible work options and access to social networks benefit from boosted productivity and lower staff churn… read more...

Microsoft plans more mobile, social CRM

June 6, 2013 | Newsdesk
Microsoft has outlined the roadmap for its Dynamics CRM system which will see it place greater focus on mobility and integration of social media content and analysis into the tool… read more...

Top port pushes boat out with sophisticated mapping tech

June 6, 2013 | Newsdesk
The world’s largest bulk commodity port is using geographical information system mapping technology to help build its future responsibly… read more...

5 ways to stuff up your ERP

June 6, 2013 | Newsdesk
Failed ERP projects litter business history books the world over. Here Sourya Biswas captures some of the lessons that time has taught those who have succeeded in getting their companies into the annals of IT infamy… read more...

Companies warned on social media: engage staff first

June 5, 2013 | Newsdesk
Organisations which want to more closely engage with clients on social media first need to ensure their staff are properly engaged or risk missing out on the benefits… read more...
accounting software

Xero to release tax software beta this month

June 5, 2013 | Newsdesk
Accounting software cloud provider Xero will release the first modules in its tax package later this month that will allow accountants to file tax file number applications and BAS statements online… read more...

Australian enterprise seeks silicon insights

June 4, 2013 | Newsdesk
Retailing giant Westfield invested in a technology laboratory in the heart of Silicon Valley to get closer to an “ecosystem that doesn’t exist” in Australia… read more...

Australia launches National Cloud Computing Strategy

May 30, 2013 | Newsdesk
The Australian Government has unveiled a National Cloud Computing Strategy intended to boost public sector, consumer and enterprise cloud confidence… read more...

Frugality fatigue fosters online retail

May 29, 2013 | Newsdesk
A major international survey of shoppers has found that Australians have apparently succumbed to “frugality fatigue” and are now expecting to spend more online in the coming year… read more...

Digital marketing is the star and spending soars

May 27, 2013 | Newsdesk
Digital marketing accounts for almost a third of marketing budgets in Australia with email and search engine optimisation (SEO) investments leading the pack while social network spending is also rising… read more...
cloud services

SuccessFactors’ cloud plugs in to SAP

May 23, 2013 | Newsdesk
Enterprise users of SAP’s HR, payroll and workforce management services are the target for a new service which will support the transition of those applications to the cloud… read more...
cloud

Reckon plans to join the cloud crew

May 22, 2013 | Newsdesk
Reckon’s journey to the cloud inches along with the company this week showcasing Reckon One, its first home-grown cloud product which will be available in beta from July… read more...

Cyber security takes centre stage

May 21, 2013 | Newsdesk
Australia’s Government has dubbed this National Cyber Security Awareness Week in a bid to encourage people to take the issue more seriously – seems we haven’t in the past… read more...
Cloud Accounting

MYOB acquires BankLink, goes head-to-head with Xero

May 16, 2013 | Vendor
The accounting system vendor plugs the gap in its business with BankLink, putting it at a stronger competitive advantage… read more...

SAP, Oracle and Salesforce integrate social networking

May 16, 2013 | Newsdesk
Plans to launch a tool able to integrate content from SAP, Oracle and Salesforce systems with SharePoint social networking plug-in NewsGator are on track for a June release… read more...

Autodesk and NetSuite combine in the cloud

May 16, 2013 | Newsdesk
The vendors have tapped in to the growing cloud manufacturing trend that will see almost half of all manufacturers using SaaS by 2015… read more...

BT says cloud aids regional expansion

May 15, 2013 | Newsdesk
Ahead of offering its service in Australia the vendor has not named any local clients, but is touting private clouds built on established infrastructure as the key to rapid regional expansion… read more...

Expedia floats local cloud

May 14, 2013 | Newsdesk
A locally hosted instance of Expedia’s cloud-based services will allow Australian airlines, travel and tourist operators to use the company’s smarts to develop richer cost-effective information systems… read more...

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