BSO stories - Page 85
Has NZ's ICT skills shortage caused a 2% drop in salary?
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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migration
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absolute it
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salaries
A new report shows NZ median IT salaries are down 2% in July, reaching $80,000. NZ's skills shortage and migration levels may be contributing factors.
Airlines losing money that could be saved
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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airlines
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you predict
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sapphire innovation
Over 70% of airlines don’t have an effective cash-flow forecasting solution in place, despite more than 90% realising that it’s a priority.
Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
Dick Smith report outlines the decisions that lead to failure of a giant
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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dick smith
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banking
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bso
A long awaited report into the collapse of Dick Smith Group highlighs numerous poor decisions which ultimately lead to the fall of an industry giant.
Early lessons from Pokemon Go
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
Who were the winners at the 2016 Excellence in IT Awards?
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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it professionals
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new zealand excellence in it awards
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intersec
The winners of the Excellence in IT Awards 2016 were announced in front of a crowd of 700 professionals at a gala event in Wellington last night.
Smartphone leak: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 have surfaced, and Samsung fans have worked themselves into a lather of speculation.
Govt's digital tech in schools announcement not up to scratch
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ministry of education
The Institute of IT Professionals NZ criticizes New Zealand government's new digital technology integration program.
Are Apple upgrades sabotaging older models?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
SumofUs claims Apple's iOS10 upgrade strategy is planned obsolescence, making older devices slower, according to a petition with over 150,000 signatures.
Are security monitoring alerts becoming obsolete?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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data protection
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ueba
Most SOCs today work by putting their first level analysts – the most junior analysts, usually assigned to be the 24×7 eyes on console.
Are you spending too much with your cloud provider?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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saas
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloud-based Windows or a Linux server can cost approximately $1 per hour and even after a year the cost of that server is less than $9,000.
What does it take for SMBs to keep up in today’s digital world?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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fintech
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cisco capital
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itaas
The fast-moving world we live in today has enabled many SMBs and start-ups to prosper - but those who fail to keep up often fall by the wayside.
New Zealand's strong ICT sector ranked 17th on global index
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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it spending
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world economic forum
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global information technology report
New Zealand's ICT sector is strong, ranking 17th out of 139 countries, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology report.
Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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it spending
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world economic forum
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global information technology report
The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.
Insight into the world of an IT security analyst
Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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absolute it
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banking
Cyber security is one of the biggest threats to businesses worldwide, with a growing demand for IT security specialists.
ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Exclusive: Hyper-niche markets offering shot in arm for resellers
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
A focus on niche markets doesn’t mean small returns for resellers. Distributor Sektor tells how resellers can capitalise on some booming ‘niche’ plays.
The big fight for your digital platform
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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digital strategy
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analyst report
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partners
Reset the clock because it’s back to the future; déjà vu all over again. The battle for ownership of digital platforms has begun.
Wild Strait & Tableau OEM partnership to drive software performance analytics
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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devops
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apm
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software development
Wild Strait has become an official Tableau Software OEM partner, fusing software performance with global data visualisation.
Do we really need bots and apps to say no to strangers?
Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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it automation
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mobile apps
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aras
When there comes a need for auto-responding bots that can take harassment by its thorns and turn it back on the perpetrator, it makes you wonder.