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Copy data virtualisation: The five ways it could save you millions this year
Virtualisation

Copy data virtualisation: The five ways it could save you millions this year

You've heard of server virtualisation. You've heard of network virtualisation. But have you considered virtualising your data yet?.

By Ash Ashutosh • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Is a multiyear approach to IT strategy obsolete?
Risk & Compliance

Is a multiyear approach to IT strategy obsolete?

Is a traditional multiyear approach to IT strategy is still relevant when the approach to new initiatives tends to break them into shorter projects?.

By Tim Jennings • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Opinion

Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers

Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.

By Robert Hetu • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Encryption

Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.

By David Yockelson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
It's not just about the weather: put your emails in context
Data Analytics

It's not just about the weather: put your emails in context

Digitally empowered customers crave context and are shying away from the mass-marketing approach to email offers. It's time for a different approach.

By Kristin Naragon • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Third party risks 'a serious risk'
Malware

Third party risks 'a serious risk'

'Not having single individual or department in charge of managing third party risk leaves organisations more vulnerable to threats.'.

By Narinder Purba • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget
Australian Government

Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has unveiled a surprise Budget with measures designed to drive economic growth and combat tax avoidance.

By Con Paoliello • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember
DevOps

Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember

DevOps is often seen as a goal, The Next Big Thing, something we 'need'. I see this as putting the cart before the horse. Here's what you should do.

By Chris Pollard • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?
Digital Transformation

Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?

IT's obsession with replacing old technology with new is like diet fads. Cloud-only strategies leave no room for moderation, says Gartner analyst.

By Gregor Petri • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?
Unified Communications

Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?

Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.

By Carol Rozwell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable
Unified Communications

Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

By Mark Newman • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Meet a CIO with fabulous talent management skills and you'll meet a successful business
Productivity

Meet a CIO with fabulous talent management skills and you'll meet a successful business

Without inspiring lead supported from above, even the best business, the best enterprise, will disappear entirely and without much of a trace.

By Michael Maoz • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Why only half of CDOs are poised for success
Data Analytics

Why only half of CDOs are poised for success

Half of CDOs risk falling short of success amid internal resistance and lack of support, warns Gartner expert.

By Jo Bennett • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
Isn't it about time that the CIO set out on a customer journey?
Opinion

Isn't it about time that the CIO set out on a customer journey?

How have CIOs stepped up to the role of delivering better marketing insight, or driving higher sales, or pushed for a more loyal customer base?.

By Michael Maoz • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
The hype and misunderstanding surrounding analytics
Data Analytics

The hype and misunderstanding surrounding analytics

The hype related to analytic technologies and vendors continues unabated. It seems that investors are still pushing up prices of analytic vendors.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Collaboration and partnerships are supporting the continued growth of security services
Internet of Things

Collaboration and partnerships are supporting the continued growth of security services

The industry will benefit – and customers will see better solutions – from increased sharing of security information and data analytics.

By Mike Sapien • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Are you betting your career against the future?
Digital age

Are you betting your career against the future?

CIOs and IT professionals need to embrace digital business or risk being left behind, warns Gartner Research VP.

By Diana Morello • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Why converged infrastructure is relevant to every business
Converged Infrastructure

Why converged infrastructure is relevant to every business

It's easy to dismiss data centre technology as something for the technologists to worry about, but that's not the way it should be.

By Andrew Foot • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
Are enterprise software agreements a critical foundation for SaaS adoption success?
Software-as-a-Service

Are enterprise software agreements a critical foundation for SaaS adoption success?

Consider that the SaaS subscription enterprise deal has the potential to be the last negotiation of it's kind with any degree of buyer power.

By Stephen White • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016