Business Insight: News

Companies are on the path to cloud adoption. According to a recent report, 28% of U.S. organizations are using cloud computing today, with 73% reporting their first step was implementation of a single cloud application. Yet while 84% of organizations say they have employed at least one cloud application, most do not yet self-identify as "cloud users" who are "implementing or maintaining cloud computing."

The great Irish poet and playwright, William Butler Yeats, once made the astute observation that we should “Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people”.

The new product called Confirmed Capital, offering funding for businesses starting from $1 million up to $10 million.

ARN recently conducted a comprehensive study into the state of the IT channel revealing intriguing information on management strategies, technology directions and challenges ahead

Acquisitions are commonplace in the IT industry. ARN investigates what makes the difference between a successful acquisition or merger, and where things can (and do) go wrong.

With news of the recent earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, my mind jumped not only to the poor individuals involved in the disaster, but also to the technology devastation that will have occurred. What do I mean by that? The fact is the majority of SMBs will not have planned to deal with this type of event.

After putting the IT industry behind him, D2K director, Matthew Drane, tried his hand at it again by starting his own IT integration business at the age of 19. SPANDAS LUI spoke to him to talk about his Queensland-based regionally focused company and what frustrates him the most in the IT business.

Industry-specific solutions and the extension of core applications are the next big trends in mobility. JENNIFER O’BRIEN looks at some of the latest apps to entice workers.

Maintaining a successful boutique distribution business in an increasingly globalised market requires perseverance, ideas and value. WhiteGold Solutions managing director, Dominic Whitehand, caught up with NADIA CAMERON to discuss how it plans to use partner enablement and new technologies to drive growth long-term.

The dust has settled on the iPhone 4 pre-order stampede, the tents are pitched outside of Apple stores, and the world is bracing for the official launch of the next-generation iPhone tomorrow.

The National Broadband Network (NBN) will help companies compete on an international scale, according to Hostech executive chairman, Peter Kazacos.

Small and medium-sized IT providers have welcomed the Federal Government’s plans to appoint an SMB IT advocate, but some claim nothing will change unless it gains extra powers.

Labor ACT senator, Kate Lundy, has announced the Government’s plan to appoint an IT advocate to assist SMB suppliers targeting government and enterprise contracts.

SMB-centric telecommunications provider, M2, is plotting more acquisitions after experiencing a significant financial windfall in its first-half.

The companies merging under the new Hostech/Anittel SMB powerhouse claim the deal is a fast way to fulfil their growth strategies.

IT services firm, Anittel, is set to merge with four IT services and telecommunications business to create an SMB services and hosting powerhouse.

Networking vendor, Netgear, is expanding its channel and hiring new staff in preparation for double revenue growth in 2010.

Several SMB resellers are citing improving market conditions and are ramping up business operations to take advantage of the anticipated upturn. Their comments contradict a new corporate survey, which claims SMB and mid-market organisations remain focused on surviving short-term and are not investing in the long-term.

Microsoft, Yahoo and several other top vendors are making it easier for small and mid-size companies to hire specialized IT consultants located anywhere in the world by working with providers of online employment marketplaces that use eBay-like features to match workers with employers.

Two service providers have won big business in Victorian Government after striking significant tender arrangements.