Big Tech just got much bigger – what to learn from their record profits

Microsoft’s Cloud PC and other big news from Inspire 2021 – what it all means for partners

Microsoft always likes to have something big and exciting to wow its partners and it was no different at Inspire 2021 as the software giant revealed an intriguing twist on its flagship operating system, Windows.

Open banking is coming – what it means for data-driven businesses

A move by the Government to mandate a Consumer Data Right could make switching providers easier and spur innovation in delivering data-driven services.

Make data work for you in the ‘age of insight’ – HPE Discover 2021

The pandemic, more than anything else in recent years, has confirmed that data can inform better decision making, often with life-saving results.

Windows 11 revealed – 5 things you need to know about the new operating system

ANALYSIS: With Windows 11, Microsoft is aiming for a sleeker, less-intrusive operating system that throws the door open to mobile app developers seeking access to the world’s most popular operating system.

Ransomware attacks are causing real damage – how to avoid the worst-case scenario

No one should give in to criminals’ ransomware demands. Investing upfront in security and employee education to avoid facing that awful dilemma will serve you well.

App modernisation: Everyone is doing it but how do you do it well?

Every organisation has its own unique story of digital transformation undertaken in the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.

How to rely less on sales unicorns and get more rigour into your sales processes

Techweek 21: While traditional marketing channels are reopening, Kiwi tech companies’ over-reliance on star salespeople needs to give way to a more systematic approach.

IBM banks on hybrid cloud and AI to get it back into growth mode

IBM’s Think 2021 virtual event this week was dominated by talk of artificial intelligence as a key tool of digital transformation and the company’s efforts to position itself as the lead player in hybrid cloud offerings.

Deal to streamline government uptake of SaaS – Q&A with TechnologyOne CEO Ed Chung

It’s been working with our local and central government agencies on software projects for years. 

Using Microsoft 365 in the public sector – what every CIO and information manager needs to know

If you want to live in a fair and just democracy, you need to be able to examine how decisions are made by the public agencies that represent our interests.

How to… 5 steps to avoid your web applications getting hacked

2021 has gotten off to an ominous start on the cybersecurity front, with a continuation of the more sophisticated hacking attacks that culminated in December with revelations about the major SolarWinds exploit.

Microsoft Ignite: Five key developments from the world’s largest software maker

Microsoft’s holographic video system Azure Mesh provided the sizzle at Microsoft’s virtual developer conference, but the underlying message was all about the accelerating power of working in the cloud.

Overcoming Covid technical debt: If it doesn’t bring you joy, ditch it!

With half of IT managers across Australasia admitting they are struggling with the legacy of IT systems hastily assembled during the pandemic, it's time to get out of the shadow of Covid technical debt.

Expectations versus reality – why some Cloud projects don’t realise their full potential

Why do some Cloud projects fail to achieve their expected outcomes? Accenture's latest research looks at the barriers to success in cloud migration projects and what Kiwi companies can do to overcome them.

BNZ to join Fonterra as anchor tenant in new Azure region

Microsoft has another anchor tenant lined up for the new data centre region it will open here, with BNZ moving in as part of a major cloud migration push at the bank.

Who is… Andy Jassy, Amazon’s new CEO

Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, is relinquishing his grip on day to day oversight of the e-commerce giant he created. His replacement has big shoes to fill and a background steeped in cloud computing.

Upscaling your ideas – Advice from the big players

Whether you’re a developer or business owner, today’s innovation is much more than just updating a piece of software. Here are four tips from Google, Yahoo! and Amazon leaders on building a more holistic programme.

3 examples of proven R&D value add to the start-up lifecycle

A formal R&D function adds great value to any aspirational organisation.

Reimagining ways of working and collaboration – Deptive launches its Modern Workplace practice

A track record of enabling digital transformation and a deep experience of Microsoft’s productivity and collaboration applications will underpin a new Modern Workplace practice at digital workspace specialist, Deptive.

Can we find middle ground? The role of tech in bringing people together

The Cloud is influencing new means of interfacing, integrating and collaborating. Strengthening relationships with your team in this new world is a whole different kettle of fish. Here’s some background.

10 big developments that defined cloud computing in 2020

Taking our Kiwi SaaS companies to the next level – we need to build capability

The Covid-19 pandemic may have presented major challenges for our tech companies, particularly when it comes to securing funding to grow. 

Microsoft partners reflect on a ‘crazy’ year as awards season wraps up

As Microsoft Partners gathered in Auckland to celebrate the best tech projects of the year, it was also a time reflect on what the industry learnt from the Covid-19 crisis - and how to apply it to 'business as usual' in 2021.

PlaceMakers’ bid to bring building supplies into the digital age

PlaceMakers set out to fully digitise the process of buying building supplies. But that required a major transformation of its own systems and culture first.

A taxing year: How IRD responded to the pandemic while keeping its massive tax system upgrade on track

4 tips to clean up your digital history now

Digital hoards, email sprawls, amassing photos of unknown origin – sound like you? Here’s how to get that social long-tail under control.

Live, virtual, experiential – where is video streaming headed to for 2021?

Video streaming is booming. Here's the latest outlook.

How Countdown re-engineered its business to keep the groceries flowing during Covid lockdown

It was three weeks before New Zealand went into lockdown and the world was starting to go crazy.

3 tricks to secure your businesses’ global appeal