January 30, 2012

Firing up in the year of the dragon!

Publisher Len Rust

Welcome to the year of the Dragon, astrologers and researchers around the world are predicting financial volatility, especially in crises-hit Europe. Numerous market research studies have identified challenges and key concerns for customers and vendors alike in 2012. Research houses can’t seem to slash their 2012 spending forecasts fast enough to keep up with...
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Ultrabook shipments to grow at three time the rate of tablets

Ultrabook catching up on the tablet | ICT leaders honoured in Australia day list | Apple top semiconductor buyer in 2011 as shares soar to new record | Charity deal for Proof Finder, philanthropic eDiscovery software from Nuix, ends Feb 8 | Broadband and Beyond 2012
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Android more important to developers than iOS, says Ovum

Android has replaced Apple’s iOS in terms of importance to developers in the Asia-Pacific region in the last 12 months, according to Ovum. However, it is clear that iOS and Android form the core of developer support and that although these two platforms may vie for ultimate supremacy almost all developers support both platforms.
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IT spending on the rise in retail bank sector despite economic turmoil

The Asia-Pacific retail banking IT spending market will increase by US$1.2bn in 2012 and hit US$30bn over the next five years, growing with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5,7 per cent from the beginning of 2012 to 2016, find Ovum.
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Mobile worker population to reach 1.3 Billion by 2015

By 2015, the world's mobile worker population will reach 1.3 billion, representing 37.2% of the total workforce. According to an updated forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), the most significant gains will again be in the emerging economies of Asia/Pacific thanks to continued, strong economic growth.
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Peter James, Managing Director, Ninefold

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Ninefold is an easy-to-use, hassle-free Australian public cloud computing and storage company. We offer locally stored data, genuine self service and pay-as-you go public cloud computing and cloud storage services.
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All the bottom line action

Emerson Network Power partner with Natural Power Solutions | Oracle to provide IT infrastructure solutions for NBN Co | Quickflix signs HBO | Fast Lane (APAC) acquires CEO Training |
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Who’s who of Aussie IT

DEV-AUDIO | ANATOMATE | VIRTUAL OBSERVER | INFOMDX | INTRAWARE | 2CRISK | DEV-AUDIO produces software and devices that apply innovative computer speech technologies to enable more natural interaction between people and computers.
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A snapshot of changing roles

BT makes key Australian appointments | BlueCentral promotes Oliver to GM–Clients and Strategy | NEC Australia appoints Belcher | ViDM finds Element | MacRae appointed GM Human Resources at Technology One
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Jackie Tarranto, MD, Hannover Fairs Australia

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