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Unisys adds new capabilities to Stealth solution
Data Analytics

Unisys adds new capabilities to Stealth solution

The latest 6.0 version features new automation and visualisation tools to accelerate deployment and simplify management.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
QA an increasing priority as more businesses invest in digital transformation
DevOps

QA an increasing priority as more businesses invest in digital transformation

Quality assurance (QA) has become a top priority for achieving digital transformation, according to the World Quality Report 2020-21.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Companies exploited by high-risk vulnerabilities, new research shows
Security vulnerabilities

Companies exploited by high-risk vulnerabilities, new research shows

84% of companies have high-risk vulnerabilities on their network perimeter, with half of them fixable through software updates, says Positive Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes
Fintech

Seven ways to increase trust in accounting processes

Finance professionals find manual processes the most frustrating part of their roles, but there are ways to improve trust and automate accounting.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Epicor looks to aid disties during trying time with latest release
Supply Chain

Epicor looks to aid disties during trying time with latest release

Epicor releases Prophet 21 2020.2 to aid distributors with processes and data-based decision making using ERP technology, says company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?

LogRhythm: cybersecurity firm excelling in behaviour analytics and automation, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific market.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
ANZ New Zealand turns to Red Hat for automation & collaboration
Open source

ANZ New Zealand turns to Red Hat for automation & collaboration

ANZ New Zealand has seen increased productivity and time to market after embracing automation, with help from Red Hat.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is PagerDuty?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is PagerDuty?

PagerDuty was born from the idea that software development and operations could work together. PagerDuty's Abhijit Pendyal explains.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
How automation can future-proof businesses
IT Automation

How automation can future-proof businesses

Between 25-46% of job tasks in Australia could be automated by 2030, potentially boosting the economy and creating better jobs, says McKinsey.

By Stephen Darracott • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Blue Prism launches Service Assist to empower contact centres
Customer Relationship Management

Blue Prism launches Service Assist to empower contact centres

Blue Prism introduces Service Assist, a new tool set to enhance call centre efficiency and customer satisfaction through automation and real-time insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Q&A: SnapLogic CTO makes the case for investment in machine learning
Artificial Intelligence

Q&A: SnapLogic CTO makes the case for investment in machine learning

SnapLogic CTO Brad Drysdale discusses the challenges and solutions to implementing machine learning in organisations.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Quanton acquires Probity automation services division
Robotics

Quanton acquires Probity automation services division

Kiwi business process automation consultancy Quanton has acquired Probotics, a specialist automation services business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BPESA?

TechDay explores the growth opportunity for South Africa as big brands flock to the country for software development. #BPESA #offshoring.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
How organisations can get started on their recovery
Digital Transformation

How organisations can get started on their recovery

Businesses post-COVID-19 must strengthen and innovate for a changed future. Here are three ways to revitalise for recovery.

By Shane Blandford • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
NetApp announces Elastigroup for Azure Spot VMs
Public Cloud

NetApp announces Elastigroup for Azure Spot VMs

NetApp has announced Elastigroup for Microsoft Azure Spot VMs, allowing businesses to automate computing infrastructure and reduce costs by up to 90%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Intelligent Automation – accelerate today and automate for tomorrow
IT Automation

Intelligent Automation – accelerate today and automate for tomorrow

Pega is hosting the Intelligent Automation Online Summit on 12 November, showcasing the benefits of low-code automation and how it can transform businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Gartner: RPA market to grow double digits over next year
Robotic Process Automation

Gartner: RPA market to grow double digits over next year

In 2021, RPA revenue is expected to increase 20.8% in Australia and 15.8% in New Zealand, against a global growth of 19.5%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Aussie businesses turn to financial automation during time of economy uncertainty
Unified Communications

Aussie businesses turn to financial automation during time of economy uncertainty

3 in 5 Australian businesses plan to invest in analytics to automate credit decisioning, according to Experian's Global Insights Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020