Challenge stories - Page 2
IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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women in technology
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productivity
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challenge
High-performance can be achieved in any setting, says Olympic Gold medallist and BrainStorm Software General Manager.
Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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autonomy
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leadership
Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.
Zebra unveils framework to help retail operate better
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Zebra has unveiled a new framework designed to address the most important challenges retailers are up against in today’s world.
2023's top ICT skills in demand: Facing the challenges head-on with Lumify
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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ict
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skills gap
We just welcomed the new year. And like many, the Lumify Team (previously known as DDLS) has carved out time to set goals and review milestones.
Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
To remain profitable, leading cloud players will need to pivot their investments to analytics, AI/ML, and other differentiated premium services.
Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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market
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challenge
IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
Aussie banks struggle to make headway on digitisation plans
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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digital transformation
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open source
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report
Operational hurdles, regulatory challenges, legacy technologies, and skills gaps are slowing down the momentum as banks look to stay competitive.
Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The game’s visuals take the cel-shaded design style up a notch, looking more like comic book pages than an animated cartoon.
Supply chains continue to be disrupted, enterprises embrace circular economy
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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supply chain & logistics
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ifs
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disruption
Two-thirds of large enterprises are now keeping more stock on hand due to supply chain disruption, according to research by IFS.
New SAP study uncovers impact of 'the great resignation'
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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digital transformation
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sap
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research
Coined in 2021, the phrase 'the great resignation' refers to millions of employees globally leaving their jobs. The phenomenon is real and impacting SMEs.
Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap
Thu, 12th May 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.
Mounting challenges threaten the promise of cloud in ANZ
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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devops
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migration
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hyperscale
Cloud and data centre leaders must address misalignment exacerbating cloud costs and changes in strategic direction, according to a new study from ADAPT.
Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.
MSPs face growing challenges, automation and AIOps present a solution
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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aiops
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solar power
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challenge
MSPs are facing challenges from the pandemic and digital transformation, with pressure to deliver despite outages and cyber attacks, says LogicMonitor.
APAC invest in tech to build resiliency during uncertain times
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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sap
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challenge
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sap concur
APAC businesses turn to intelligent technology to combat stress over competition and employee safety, according to SAP Concur study.
ANZ businesses face significant and ongoing data challenges, study finds
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organizations in Australia and New Zealand are struggling with data sprawl, management complexity, and security issues, according to a survey by Commvault.
Digital transformation halted by lack of skills, money and partner support
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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challenge
UK enterprises chasing digital transformation face a skills shortage, limited budgets, and inadequate partner support, finds CIF and BT research.
Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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iot
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awards
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massey university
Massey Uni students bagged USD $25,000 cash and equipment at Keysight's global IoT challenge in NYC with their innovative air quality sensors.
Robot prepares to make 1,000 metre vertical climb in Norway
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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robots
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panasonic
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challenge
Panasonic's robot powered by dry cell batteries will attempt to climb a 1,000m vertical rope at Lysefjord, Norway on July 7.
JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over
Thu, 24th Apr 2014
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jb hi-fi
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cfo
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challenge
JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart retires after 14 years; CFO Richard Murray to lead, as the company eyes new growth opportunities.