#Cloud Computing
Edtech Startup A Cloud Guru acquired by US-based Pluralsight
A Cloud Guru has reached a deal to be acquired by US-based Pluralsight. The deal reflects a growing demand for digital learning globally.
Why are cloud-based companies faring better in COVID-19?
Recent data from Telsyte has shown that nearly half (45 per cent) of Australian organisations are looking to increase cloud infrastructure spending in 2020, and 46 per cent of Australian businesses now have ‘cloud first’ policies when it comes to making new investments. Murray Dickson is the Director of Sales Enterprise (South Pacific) at CommScope, […]
3 ways cloud can help you boost workplace agility
In today’s volatile and disruptive market, agility has become a highly desired attribute for most organisations. However, achieving workplace agility is reliant on many factors, including people, workplace culture, the physical environment, operational models and also technology. When it comes to the technology, cloud computing has shown to have a significant impact on unlocking agility […]
Business rivals finding new ways to compete and collaborate in the cloud computing age
Demand for cloud-based services and delivery platforms has grown exponentially worldwide in the last few years, and Australia is no exception. According to Telsyte’s Australian Infrastructure and Cloud Computing Market Study 2015, the value of public cloud infrastructure services is predicted to more than double from $366m in 2015 to $775m by 2019. The demands […]
Mobilise your workforce: how cloud computing can benefit your business
Cloud computing represents a quantum shift in how businesses can conduct themselves in the 21st Century. The thing is, cloud computing is not only a catchy phrase, it’s also an oblique one. “In the cloud” has, in the last few years, become shorthand for any facet of IT that seems overly complex but, for businesses, […]
Cloud computing trends to embrace this year
There’s no doubt the adoption of cloud computing is increasing. The latest research from Gartner shows the market for cloud services is predicted to surge to $208.6 billion by the end of 2016, up from $178 billion in 2015. In Australia, an estimated 76% of businesses are utilising cloud computing (StollzNow Research), with 46% of non-cloud users planning to engage cloud […]
What tops the SME wish-list at Christmas?
As an advocate for small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, MYOB regularly asks SME owners what they are thinking and feeling about the economic landscape, government policies and generally what they want for the year ahead. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy so their mindset and well-being has a huge impact on the […]
“We’re bringing the cloud to SMEs – for real”: Maestrano’s CEO on levelling the playing field
Co-founded by two French expats, Maestrano is fast-becoming one of Australia’s great start-up success stories. Buoyed by its most lucrative capital raise to date, the cloud computing platform provider is chasing an audacious goal: an addressable market of 4 million SMEs worldwide by mid-2017. The brainchild of compatriots Stephane Ibos (CEO) and Arnaud Lachaume (CTO), Maestrano gathers […]
See through the hype of cloud computing to understand its true value to your business
If you’ve bought into the hype that’s surrounded cloud computing for the past few years, you’ll likely think it’s the answer to every IT director’s prayers. Cloud platform vendors promise to lower costs with greater flexibility while service providers highlight improvements in workforce productivity and lower management overheads. While this might seem like cause to celebrate, it’s not necessarily the reality. The […]
Look before you leap: picking a cloud provider
The cloud is rapidly becoming a primary IT infrastructure for growing numbers of organisations. Attracted by the promise of improved flexibility and reduced costs, many businesses are shifting core systems and processes to cloud-based platforms. It’s not enough to simply trust that a cloud provider will keep your company’s data secure. It’s important to thoroughly […]
On call in the cloud: The case for SMBs transforming their contact centres
Cloud computing has transformed almost every aspect of business IT, and call centres are the next sector ripe for cloud adoption. For SMBs, cloud contact centres are particularly attractive, offering lower costs, greater flexibility and the capacity to have an enterprise-class system catering to a smaller organisation. Call centres have undergone major transformations in the […]
A starter pack of 4 cloud tools for new SMBs
Money is tight when you set out to start a new business (unless you’ve been lucky enough to land an angel investor, of course). That’s why you need to carefully choose programs, tools and apps that not only will help you run a tight business, but also will be affordable. In fact, choosing the right […]
The top tech trends from 2016 to help your business plan for growth in the new year
Technology has been one of the biggest game changers for SMEs in the past five years. The adoption of cloud computing has enabled SMEs to access software and platforms that were previously only available to much larger organisations. The playing field has levelled out considerably. However, the rapid advancement in technology can make it difficult […]
NetSuite deal empowers cloud ERP provider JCurve to look beyond small business market
Cloud-based ERP provider JCurve Solutions has gained a firmer foothold in the local market after reaching an agreement with Netsuite that enables it to grow its customer base beyond the small business category. Previously, JCurve Solutions held the exclusive rights to distribute the small business edition of NetSuite’s cloud ERP technology in Australia and New […]
5 Crucial tools for your sales team
Every sales team is under immense pressure to deliver on company goals and milestones. As is usually the case, salespeople are usually on the lookout for any leg up they can get in terms of making their jobs at least a little bit easier. Luckily, sales tools are plentiful in number. If anything, picking one […]
Managing your business remotely
Owning a business is sometimes one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have during their life. However, it is not all easy and most of the business owners complain about not being able to manage their business when they are away from office. Unless and until you have a strong team of dependable, […]
The Brisbane software developer with a vision to change the developing world
When starting his software development business in 2007, NetEngine Founder, Bruce Stronge, had a vision. He wanted to build things that solved real problems – and it was a vision he wanted to protect. Unlike many tech start-ups, Bruce was cautious not to take on so many investors that his values would be diluted. A […]
Optimising your small business for the digital age
Small businesses are more numerous and more competitive than ever before. In fact, according to one article, a new business is started every minute. Here are some technologies helping small business owners compete in today’s market. Cloud Computing According to Forbes, the cloud is here to stay, and small businesses that don’t utilise all the […]
Does the future of the cloud lie in converged infrastructure?
As cloud computing gains in popularity seemingly every day, it’s our natural tendency to look toward the future for where the technology might be headed. The growth of the cloud has largely been due to the benefits it provides as well as the relative ease with which organisations are able to implement it. It’s clear […]
Citrix’s Small Business Bootcamp: Re-Think the Way Your Business Works
If IT isn’t your area of expertise, Citrix understands that re-thinking the way you operate can be a daunting process. What data should you host, what market offerings are the best, and how can you be sure that your corporate information will be safe in this new environment?
The future of Cloud Computing and its impact on small business
What started out as an experimental technology has quickly grown into its own industry with a large variety of providers each offering their services and products to a growing customer base.
Cloud accounting and business advice lead to success
Two years ago, cloud accounting was still very new to many accountants and most didn’t even know that it existed.
Floating on a cloud: are you at risk of falling through?
Cloud computing may be the hottest thing in data storage right now, but new research reveals some companies are setting themselves up to fail.
Avoiding pitfalls on the productivity path to the cloud
Cloud providers can offer more flexible services at a cheaper price than most enterprises can achieve by amortising their equipment and maintenance costs over a large number of customers.