Transforming digital services for the IT team at University of Auckland

Cultural shifts don’t happen overnight and need sustained focus, attention, and the help of technology. In 2018 Richard Elliott head of IT transformation – digital services at the University of Auckland, New Zealand — was recruited because the institution knew the IT function needed to change. In an interview with…

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Surviving COVID-19 means you’ve mastered “transforming”

Nicki Doble chief information officer at Cover-More Group talks through pandemic transformation. If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught me one thing, it’s that the word “transformational” might have to disappear from our professional vocabulary. Because if you’re a CIO who emerges from this crisis with your role (and your reputation)…

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The hiring landscape of IT staff in APAC

CIOs are facing tighter recruiting processes and demand for staff with remote working experience. Recruitment of IT workers hasn’t stopped, in an A/NZ survey of IT hiring managers, states research conducted by Hays in June, 40 per cent had ongoing recruitment needs, far outstripping the 21 per cent who had…

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Wake up call for CIOs and companies not willing to take risks post-pandemic

Despite the economy investment in technology is increasing. Digital transformation execution has become a fraught area for many decision makers. According to a recent report by enterprise applications company — IFS, IT decision makers are keeping internal stakeholders satisfied, and managing conflict between strategic needs and the ability to deliver…

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APAC companies prioritise cultural change and technology

Digital transformation gains high prominence across APAC companies Harvard Business Review Analytic Services’ recent report showed Asian firms have latched on to digital transformation as a strategy, not just for growth but also for survival. The APAC difference in transformation effectiveness translates into important business benefits for the region’s firms,…

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KT invests in Hyundai Robotics for digital transformation

KT Invests 50 Billion Won for 10 per cent in Hyundai Robotics. South Korean telecommunication company,  KT has invested in Hyundai Robotics, to accelerate digital transformation based on 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and smart factory. The investment will allow KT to acquire a 10 per cent equity stake in Hyundai…

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Managing the right data sets to drive digital transformation

CIOs need to implement collaborative infrastructure design for their organisations. Deploying the right integration tools to help business get a good overview of different data sets, can help drive the success of digital transformation. Organisations will now think of ways to have more efficient use of data and how it…

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Securing digital transformation needs C-Suite involvement

CIOs and CISOs must work closely with the C-suite to justify security budgets. As C-Suites work closer with technology, enabling them to explore more data-driven, real-time enhancements of the business than ever before, CIOs and CISOs have to be able to guide them and help them along the digital transformation…

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Singapore pushes digital transformation for economic recovery  

Cyber security needs to go hand in hand with the digital transformation. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has formed the SG Digital Office to drive the Government’s recent push to accelerate digital adoption in our community, as Singapore embarks on a phased economic recovery post COVID-19. According to S…

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HKBN launches Cloud-learning program

Cloud strategy integral to digital transformation. HKBN Enterprise Solutions has launched a Cloud-learning Incentive Programme to help businesses build Cloud-savvy and teams and accelerate digital transformation. The telecoms company’s program was designed to help businesses across Hong Kong increase cloud proficiency and accelerate digital transformation. Discounts and service rebates will…

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