CIO

Stories about: Avanade

  • +

    Consumerisation of IT adoption increases: Survey 02 February, 2012 12:12:00

    A new global survey has claimed that the consumerisation of IT is becoming more of a priority for Australian enterprises.
  • +

    Keep rogue Cloud software from making IT irrelevant 06 July, 2011 06:57:00

    Surveys of senior IT managers consistently show that Cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) are being tested or used for non-critical applications at fewer than half of U.S. corporations.
  • +

    Nokia reveals details of Symbian deal with Accenture 22 June, 2011 23:29:02

    Nokia said on Wednesday it has finalized an agreement with Accenture to develop the Symbian mobile OS as the company retrenches in a competitive mobile device market.
  • +

    Public Cloud adoption leaving Aussie CIOs in the dark: Survey 08 June, 2011 12:15:00

    Australian CIOs are concerned about the effect of Cloud sprawl, with the increase in public Cloud services being a large thorn in the side of IT teams, a new survey of C-level executives has found.
  • +

    IT increasingly bypassed on cloud adoption 02 June, 2011 07:37:00

    IT departments, long criticized as being too slow in offering new technologies and services, may be facing a grassroots rebellion in many companies over cloud services.
  • +

    Hosting virtual desktops: Tips for a successful outcome 04 May, 2011 02:17:00

    If you've already virtualized the servers in your data center, desktop virtualization may seem like the next logical step.
  • +

    How to foster teamwork among techies 21 December, 2010 04:57:00

    Collaboration is all the rage among corporate executives these days, which means IT is busy providing systems that turn that vague concept into a real business benefit. But what happens when it comes time for techies themselves to collaborate?
  • +

    Australian execs rank second in the world for collaboration: study 08 June, 2010 08:37:00

    Some 45 per cent of Australian executives spend up to and more than 40 hours per week collaborating, according to a global study commissioned by IT services firm, Avanade. And, true to the spirit of the term, the study shows that Australian executives prefer to 'collaborate' as part of a team. The study was commissioned by Avanade and conducted by Kelton Research, which interviewed more than 500 C-level executives, IT decision makers and business unit leaders from 17 countries during February, 2010.
  • +

    Cloud Computing Special Part 1: Looking For The Silver Lining 06 July, 2009 10:12:00

    Australian companies of all types are cautiously shifting applications out of the data centre and into the cloud. Despite all the hype, cloud computing is proving to be one trend that's more than just hot air.
  • +

    Avanade MD makes his case for cloud computing 02 March, 2009 13:08:00

    With Microsoft increasingly talking up cloud computing it is not unexpected that Avanade, the consultancy dedicated to using the Microsoft platform, and which was co-founded by Microsoft, is starting to talk up the benefits of running services in the cloud. To get a little more of a local insight where he thinks the market is positioned and what Avanade can offer organisations, we spoke to Craig Dower, managing director, Avanade Australia.
  • +

    Is the fire-fighting IT chief becoming extinct? 27 June, 2008 15:41:59

    At least some CIOs are optimistic that their fire-fighting days are going to be reduced. A survey by Coleman-Parkes Research, conducted on behalf of Avanade, found that IT bosses expect to spend 14 percent of their time on crisis management in three years' time compared to 26 percent three years ago.
Additional Resources
Zones
Zone logoZones provide focussed content from CIO and leading technology partners.
RSS Feeds
Polls

Does a successful CIO need to master the art of confrontation?

Yes, learning to negotiate through confrontation is a key skill
No, confrontation is the last resort of any kind of communication
View Results
 

Wondering how to improve your business with UC on an IP Network?

Join Computerworld's Live Webinar where we will address the move many companies are making towards IP based voice services (SIP trunking, VoIP) and look at how they are using a single connection for data and voice rather than separate lines. Learn about the latest in IP networks and how it can help your organisation.

Wednesday 25th November 2009, Time 10.30 am EST (Sydney, Australia) Screening at your desk

Register now

  • +

    Antivirus software powerless to stop data breach attacks, study finds 10 February, 2012 01:43:00

    Analysis of 300 incidents spots an elephant in the room
    Large numbers of data breaches are being initiated by targeted malware that antivirus software simply can't detect, an analysis of 300 real-world incidents from 2011 has suggested.
  • +

    Valentine's Day Patch Tuesday: Microsoft to issue 9 patches, 4 critical 10 February, 2012 09:29:00

    Microsoft Thursday said that the second Patch Tuesday of 2012 will see nine security bulletins, four of which were deemed critical.
  • +

    Security experts ask House for light a regulatory touch 10 February, 2012 01:39:00

    Cybersecurity experts on Wednesday warned members of a House subcommittee against racing to legislation that would establish an overly burdensome regulatory framework for safeguarding digital systems against attacks, instead urging a more limited approach that would clear away legal impediments such as the prohibitions against sharing critical threat information.
  • +

    The six pillars of security operations 10 February, 2012 11:37:00

    Six key points that should be considered when creating and developing a SOC
    As mobilisation and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) becomes increasingly prevalent, business security has been propelled to the forefront of corporate strategy.
  • +

    Google Wallet Security Concerns Raised 10 February, 2012 01:40:00

    Security firm Zvelo has discovered that the Google Wallet PIN can be cracked via an exhaustive numerical search.
    Google's new NFC system that purports to turn your phone into a credit card can be compromised using a brute-force attack -- and that raises questions about its security.
Most Popular Whitepapers

Recent comments
Media Releases
Zones
SAS Resource Centre

This Resource Centre hosts a wealth of thought leadership articles, whitepapers, and success videos, to help you make the most out of your corporate information in order to swiftly make sound business decisions to survive and thrive in the current economic climate.

Oracle Resource Centre

News, Features and the latest whitepapers on SOA, Application Grid, Enterprise Management and Database

Upcoming Industry Events
  • No upcoming events available
more
CIO industry insight podcast #11: Brad Howarth talks about the future of broadband
Listen to the latest edition of CIO Live which is now available for download.
Listen to the podcast
Sign up to the CIO Live email
Videos
Get a job Careerone