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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.
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.
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.
To change, or to stay the same? 11 tips on workplace culture that wins.
We've come a long way. With technology, we can go further.
Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...
Does your business operate internationally? Are you aiming for a strong global presence?
Some are still missing the mark when it comes to the Cloud. Damon Kelly, of Enlighten Designs, outlines his vision for the future.
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.
Technology enables strong, trusting client relationships, but many assume it’s no substitute for face-to-face interaction. Here are nine tips to use high-tech tools in ways that’ll enhance your relationships with your clients.
Caught up in the day-to-day minutiae and processes of managing projects, we risk losing sight of the goals that matter. Here are three roadmaps to keep your mission on track.
Yes, the PowerDollar is yet another digital currency, but PowerFinance plans to use it to let any business embed finance into their product offerings.
The explosion of digital channels has created an empowered customer. This customer wants to get their job done quickly – and the sooner we can get out of their way, the better.
The health sector wasn't prepared for a major pandemic. But it managed to mount a response to Covid-19 that has laid the groundwork for a new approach to public health.
Whether it is making wage subsidies available for furloughed restaurant staff or expanding hospital call centre support, time is of the essence when it comes to meeting the myriad challenges the coronavirus pandemic has created.
The pandemic made us more reliant on technology to get by, so spare a thought for the tens of thousands of Kiwis with disabilities who have had to struggle with inaccessible tech.
Enlighten Designs is co-founder of Microsoft’s Data Journalism programme. They’re also one of the key collaborators on Umbrellar Connect on its mission drive to showcase and provide tangible value for New Zealand and global innovators. We asked company lead Damon Kelly what’s he’s noticing about today’s journalism, whether the risks outweigh the opportunities, and what a best practice framework might look like.
Cross-functional teamwork - it's becoming more and more fashionable for the global market, and a key aspect of agile business, but what is its true value, and how can I make my team more agile?
Beany sets out to disrupt the tried and true accountancy model by taking insights and adding a layer of very human interpretation, all at a low cost to clients.
We need tools that work well together. Here’s New Zealand’s The I.T. Team on how with the cloud, it’s even more possible.
Microsoft went fully virtual for Ignite 2020 which didn't stop the Redmond giant from releasing a stack of new product updates for everything from Azure to Teams to Power BI.
Goal focused conversations can be the bridge to getting CEOs or tech decision makers across the line with transformative technology solutions, say two technology industry CEOs.
As we enter what the World Economic Forum has termed the Fourth Economic Revolution, New Zealand’s future prosperity is highly dependent on its ability to adopt technology and engage with technological solutions. Government doesn’t tend to be as agile as business, but future government is being pressured to keep up.
Content Management Systems have always been valuable tools but with many making the move into personalisation, they now promise more engagement and better user experiences for customers – which means higher conversion rates for your business.
It is New Zealand’s first big change to bring privacy to the internet agenda, and both big and small companies will be affected.
With so many acronyms in the IT world to figure out, no-one has time to cover them all. Instead, this post will stick to just CMS – a rather important one when considering a new website or looking to update an existing one.
By Timothy R. Clark, founder and CEO of LeaderFactor