September 2, 2011

The big questions

Publisher Len Rust

Today’s IT industry is a fragmented landscape with a growing number of technologies vying for buyers’ attention. Companies promising advanced solutions for business problems are born every day, making competition for mindshare fierce.
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Len named one of Australia’s 15 most influential people in IT

Len recognised in SmartCompany list of key ICT influencers | ATUG to wind up on the back of declining membership | OBS delivers Victoria's IT project of the year | Clear role for ICT industry in NBN Committee report | Accenture and Telstra announce facility to drive cloud innovation | Freelancer.com hits $100m...
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Ireland’s Rugby World Cup mission

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Ireland has long had a history of attracting multinationals (MNCs) through its young and highly skilled workforce and low corporation tax rate. Firms such as Apple, Intel, EMC and Hewlett Packard have long had a presence on the Irish scene. More recently, Ireland has become a significant base for dominant cloud players such as...
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Asia Pacific server shipments jump 25.6%

The Asia Pacific server market remained healthy throughout the second quarter of 2011, with year-on-year shipment growth of 25.6 percent and revenue up 26.1 percent compared to the same quarter last year, according to Gartner, Inc.
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Huge growth for CRM outsourcers in Asia-Pacific retail

The retail sector represents a massive future growth opportunity for CRM (customer relationship management) outsourcers in Asia-Pacific (AP), with contact centre agents servicing the industry projected to increase by 30 per cent by 2016, according Ovum.
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ICT salaries recover post-GFC

The annual survey of Australian Computer Society (ACS) members, the nation’s peak body for Information & Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, revealed today the salaries of ICT professionals, particularly in the private sector, have shown moderation growth over the twelve months to May 2011.
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Practical ERP justification, selection and deployment

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Most companies need an ERP system to run their business, however the investment is not insignificant and mistakes can cost a lot in time, money and effort. If the “annual CFO Software Guide" (AFR) is any indication, there are literally hundreds of ERP solutions in the market, ranking from the very small to the...
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All the bottom line action

Crucial Paradigm expands cloud services with Equinix | Kiandra IT signs co-marketing agreement with Microsoft | New software promises to simplify life for Australian students | Kroll Ontrack Signs up 125 Certified ANZ Partners in 90 days | IPM Global signs HardHat Technologies as North American channel partner | Airline consortium chooses Unisys
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Who’s who of Aussie IT

FASTWAVE COMMUNICATIONS | BRABHAM Group | PRIMA CONSULTING | AGWORLD |CENTRYC SOLUTIONS | EARLY WARNING NETWORK (EWN) | FASTWAVE COMMUNICATIONS develops integrated solutions designed to enhance the productivity, efficiency and safety of remotely located personnel, assets, infrastructure and equipment.
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A snapshot of changing roles this week

Digital Realty Trust adds to its senior management team in Australia | Aruba Networks appoints Chiappazzo ANZ MD | Oostveen named IDC’s Chief of Research for Australia | SolveIT Software appoints Macrellis Director of Quality & Services | Reid takes up leadership role for EMC Asia Pacific and Japan
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