IT Industry stories - Page 14

IT managers are ditching multi-sourcing for mega-suppliers, with 60% of contract values since 2009 going to a single, lead provider, says Ovum report.

Australia and New Zealand's business software market is set to soar to US$7.3 billion in 2015, with major gains in information management and security.

Businesses drowning in inefficiency find hope in Greentree's $250k software package giveaway - a lifeline for seamless management integration.

IT gurus Mary and Tom Poppendieck to share lean software dev secrets in NZ this December, a must for Kiwi tech enthusiasts! #TechWorkshopNZ.

Listings for jobs boasting six-figure salaries are up by almost a third in the past year, and the IT industry is leading the charge.

The key to success for New Zealand service providers lies in forging strategic partnerships to meet customer demands.

CommVault’s Paul McClure sees New Zealand as a trendsetter in IT, despite virtualisation lag; the country’s innovation and nimble businesses are key indicators.

Hudson survey shows a desire in the IT industry to move away from heavy use of contractors as a normal part of business.

Partner satisfaction has dropped at Microsoft, with New Zealand partners criticising the value of the Partner Network and the quality of available resources.

Huawei launches Digital Shopping Mall to streamline cloud services and boost operators' revenue generation with faster market entry and reduced costs.

Microsoft's Scott Charney suggests quarantining virus-infected PCs, arguing they pose a risk akin to unvaccinated individuals in public health.

Kinetics’ winning solution for Sistema Plastics involved a major makeover of its somewhat shaky server infrastructure.

President Obama compares Deepwater Horizon oil spill to 9/11, as estimates of the amount of oil spill vary. Wildlife and environment at risk.

Former HP executive Joanna Burgess joins Renaissance as Communications and PR Manager, bringing 15 years of marketing expertise to the IT industry leader.

Konica Minolta appoints Hassan Baickdeli as Channel Partner Manager for IT Sales in Australia, focusing on Victorian and Tasmanian markets.

Alan Parker joins GlobalBizpro as Sales Manager for its EXO Division, leveraging 15 years of IT expertise to advance MYOB solutions and drive business growth.

ComOps appoints Don Glenn as New Zealand Country Manager, tasking him with expanding the company's market presence from Auckland.

In what the company calls a senior New Zealand appointment, Dominic Stevens has been appointed Product and Sales Engineer.

While virtualisation in business is growing, migration of mission-critical applications remains a sticking point, according to Gartner.

A survey by Kelly Services reveals over 71% report stable or rising demand for skilled IT professionals, echoing the high demand seen in 2008.