Oracle to hire 1000 sales staff in APAC
Oracle has unveiled plans to hire 1000 new sales staff in Asia Pacific to sell its cloud offerings including software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS).
Stories by Hamish Barwick
Telstra signs broadband security deal with Mako Networks
Telstra (ASX: TLS) will be offering business customers a broadband connection package which includes secure Internet access and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance later this year.
Lack of BYOD policy putting enterprises at risk: IDC
Companies could be exposing the crown jewels to malware and data breaches by not having a formal bring-your-own-device policy warns IDC Australia.
Companies still unprepared for cyber attacks: Deloitte
Many enterprises around the world think they are prepared for cyber attacks but the reality is that any organisation is at risk of a security breach, consulting firm Deloitte has warned.
NAB to save $22 million with datacentre consolidation program
National Australia Bank (NAB) has forecast operational cost reductions of $22 million over seven years as it consolidates 20 data centres and computer rooms down to two facilities in Melbourne.
Cyber security, cloud top disruptive tech trends: Deloitte
Cloud computing and cyber security have been identified by analyst firm Deloitte Australia as disruptive technologies that will impact organisations during 2013.
Cloud computing gaining momentum in 2013: Ovum
The global cloud computing market will continue to grow in 2013 as enterprises look to reduce costs and boost innovation, according to analyst firm Ovum.
Vocus to acquire fibre provider Ipera Communications
Vocus Communications (ASX:VOC) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Newcastle-based data centre and fibre provider Ipera Communications for $9.8 million.
Deloitte Australia to retain staff using SPSS analytics software
Deloitte Australia is hoping to reduce staff turnover by identifying employees who are likely to leave the firm through the use of predictive analytics software.
Dell's Australian data centre coming soon: Kremer
Dell Australia and New Zealand managing director, Joe Kremer, has confirmed at a quarterly business briefing in Sydney that its planned Australian data centre won't be a "long time away".
Windows 8 tablets could upset the Apple cart: Dell
Dell is cautiously rubbing its hands with anticipation over the impending launch of Windows 8 in October 2012, claiming the touch orientated operating system could offer a real alternative to Apple iOS in the tablet space.
CloudFlare establishes Australian data centre presence
Hosted services provider, CloudFlare, has opened a Sydney co-location data centre in response to Australia and New Zealand customer requirements for improved website load times.
BSA Australia offers $20K to software piracy whistle-blowers during July
The Business Software Alliance(BSA) Australia has brought back a $20,000 reward incentive that it last offered in 2010 in order to entice more Australians to report software piracy this month.
Dynamic change fuels Mason Pratt's love of IT
Mason Pratt has worked in IT since leaving university and the fast-moving nature of the industry has provided all the necessary career challenges.
Broadbridge puts Aruba in high gear
James Broadbridge went against his mother’s wishes when he went into IT, and describes his first role at the age of 17 years as “gopher”. However, he has made a successful climb through industry ranks and is now the sole local employee for Aruba Networks.
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