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Embrace analytics or get left behind, experts warn
Data Analytics

Embrace analytics or get left behind, experts warn

Organisations must let the data tell the story, and not be prejudiced by any preconceptions of what might be causing the business issues in question.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
IT pros in retail must examine digital transformation strategies
Digital Transformation

IT pros in retail must examine digital transformation strategies

Retail IT leaders must innovate as IDC urges a shift in digital strategies to meet soaring consumer expectations for seamless shopping experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
EMC reports strong financials ahead of Dell merger
Network Infrastructure

EMC reports strong financials ahead of Dell merger

EMC has reported its second quarter 2016 financial results, with consolidated revenue of $6 billion and a free cash flow of $1.34 billion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Xero's Singapore expansion a two-way learning experience
Fintech

Xero's Singapore expansion a two-way learning experience

Xero's expansion into Singapore is proving to be a challenging endeavour with 'massive potential' for the company, but there's still work to do.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
CASE STUDY: Nimble Storage and Fly Buys NZ partner for digital transformation
Storage

CASE STUDY: Nimble Storage and Fly Buys NZ partner for digital transformation

Loyalty New Zealand improves performance and reliability with Nimble Storage, reducing batch processing time by 5.5 hours.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation
Marketing Technologies

Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation

Digital commerce exemplars don't merely convert their product catalogues into eCommerce sites and mobile commerce applications.

By Jennifer Polk • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Centralising admin vital to business success
Marketing Technologies

Centralising admin vital to business success

Businesses are being advised to centralise administration tasks to better focus on strategic and creative efforts that contribute to business success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Will your organisation make it through digital transformation?
Digital Transformation

Will your organisation make it through digital transformation?

A new survey from Gartner reveals that the majority of IT professionals are unsure how their organizations will navigate digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Oracle appoints Brian Donn as head of CX Cloud Applications Business
Customer Experience

Oracle appoints Brian Donn as head of CX Cloud Applications Business

Brian Donn will head Oracle's CX Cloud Applications Business across the Asia Pacific region to drive revenue growth and CX market share.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Seagate expects $2.6 billion HDD revenue, plans to cut jobs
Fintech

Seagate expects $2.6 billion HDD revenue, plans to cut jobs

Seagate expects to report approximately $2.65 billion in revenue for it's fiscal fourth quarter and year-end 2016, driven by its HDD shipments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Study reveals confidence in digital transformation – despite challenges
Digital Transformation

Study reveals confidence in digital transformation – despite challenges

'Digital transformation' is a common group of words thrown around to label the current evolution of the modern workplace, and for good reason.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Xero-TSheets partnership another step to global success
Fintech

Xero-TSheets partnership another step to global success

Xero's success keeps growing, as the company reports a global partnership with TSheets, a specialist time tracking and software scheduling company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Former Xero MD Chris Ridd takes on strategic advisor role for cloud HR firm
Fintech

Former Xero MD Chris Ridd takes on strategic advisor role for cloud HR firm

'Business leader', entrepreneur and Xero's ex-managing director has joined tech talent sourcing firm Seera in a strategic advisor role.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Is the 'smart office' the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Is the 'smart office' the way of the future?

Businesses that fail to adopt 'smart office' technology risk falling behind in terms of productivity and competitiveness, says Konica Minolta.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Microsoft: Nine tips for optimising your marketing strategy
Marketing Technologies

Microsoft: Nine tips for optimising your marketing strategy

Whether June 30 represented the end of your fiscal year (like Microsoft) or the middle of it, now is the time to evaluate your marketing strategy.

By Jennifer S Tomlinson • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Is office culture hurting your chance at success?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Is office culture hurting your chance at success?

Could your office setting be stifling your potential? Tech startups champion the shift to remote work for greater success and productivity.

By Benjamin Brandall • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Microsoft WPC: Microsoft's dynamic approach to reinventing business
Digital Transformation

Microsoft WPC: Microsoft's dynamic approach to reinventing business

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has declared that ambition, digital transformation & empowerment are the catalysts that will propel technology forward.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
EduTech

Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch

The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Bi-modal CIOs made redundant by the digital enterprise
Digital Transformation

Bi-modal CIOs made redundant by the digital enterprise

Digital transformation is crucial for businesses to remain viable, but it requires certain conditions to be met, according to a report by IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016