Journey from the Navy into data security Sam Lloyd has come a long way. Starting out as a local pizza delivery boy earning $US9 an hour, he now holds a position as a Data Security Operations Manager at Microsoft ANZ. But his journey has not been straightforward. A self-described ‘defence…
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Sustainability initiatives promoting big data and analytics adoption
Healthy BDA spending across various industries in A/NZ Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) spending on BDA solutions captured a net spend of $US5.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a compounded annual growth rate of 13.3 per cent (2021-2026). The rising capacity for digitization emphasis better control on data,…
Read MoreGovernment tech purchase decisions take on average 22 months
Public sector buying teams are large At 22 months, the public sector has the longest average buying cycle for technology purchases compared to other industries, according to a survey from Gartner, Inc. In November and December 2021, Gartner surveyed 1,120 executives involved in technology evaluation or selection, including 79 from…
Read MoreOpening the doors to the Great Retention
The Great Resignation in the US job market sent shockwaves across the world As the echoes from across the Pacific sound closer than ever, the Great Resignation see to have finally arrived at the shores of the Australian job market. But for one Australian Insurtech, the focus has turned inward towards…
Read MoreOFS helps Ninkasi Brewing
This will help capitalise on demand for new products and co-packing contracts Australian manufacturing performance software company, OFS, has signed a deal with Oregon-based craft brewer Ninkasi Brewing Company, removing manual processes for its manufacturing team and helping it to increase on-time-in-full (OTIF) orders from 40 per cent to 94 per cent…
Read MoreDigital and tech skills compact
The modern tech sector needs to reflect modern Australia The Federal Government has announced support for a Digital and Tech Skills compact between government, unions and technology employers agreed at the Jobs and Skills Summit. The compact affirms commitment from industry, government, and unions to cooperate to help address skill…
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