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IT spending in Aus driven by cybersecurity and cloud
Cybersecurity

IT spending in Aus driven by cybersecurity and cloud

IT spending in Australia is projected to exceed AU$133 billion in 2024, an increase of 7.8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Just 6% of Australian tech budgets spent on innovation
AI Agents

Just 6% of Australian tech budgets spent on innovation

Just six per cent of new funding to be spent on innovation, hindering Australia's ability to make productivity gains.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

Global Stories

IT Budget stories

Extend launches 'team budgets' to boost autonomy & secure expenses
Autonomy

Extend launches 'team budgets' to boost autonomy & secure expenses

Extend unveils 'team budgets', a novel feature designed to enhance spend regulation, secure transactions and foster autonomy amongst finance leaders on its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Why comprehensive observability reduces cloud waste & minimises IT spending
Clean technologies

Why comprehensive observability reduces cloud waste & minimises IT spending

Amid complexities in cloud adoption, comprehensive observability emerges as a key tool for businesses to manage cloud waste, optimise costs, and streamline their IT spending.

By Felix Berndt • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
The benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics

The benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence

AI is a powerful business tool, yet it carries potential risks. According to Immuta's 2024 Data Security Report, robust data governance is crucial to maintain security.

By Anthony Farr • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Inadequate digital adoption costs firms over $1m per week
Digital Transformation

Inadequate digital adoption costs firms over $1m per week

Lack of digital adoption costs enterprises over $1.14m weekly, despite IT spend set to hit $5 trillion in 2024, finds WalkMe's annual report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
The future of data storage in the AI era
Storage

The future of data storage in the AI era

2024 to usher in transformative data storage advancements pivotal for AI, with hard drive technology leaps delivering greater capacity and sustainability, fuelling a greener digital future.

By Seagate • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Report reveals enterprise AI insights & adoption strategies
Disaster Recovery

Report reveals enterprise AI insights & adoption strategies

Nutanix's report illuminates AI adoption strategies amongst enterprises, highlighting a skills gap in generative AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Four tips to optimise your data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Four tips to optimise your data centre

From the finance department to human resources, optimised workflows are the number one way to stand out to their customers and meet business goals.

By Vladimir Yordanov • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
NTT report: Hybrid working boosts bottom line for Aussie, Kiwi businesses
Customer Experience

NTT report: Hybrid working boosts bottom line for Aussie, Kiwi businesses

NTT Ltd's 2023 Global Employee Experience Trends Report shows 84% of ANZ businesses say hybrid working has boosted their bottom line.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
ANZ contributing to $300 billion black hole in unused cloud
Software Development

ANZ contributing to $300 billion black hole in unused cloud

Australian and New Zealand companies are contributing to a US$320 billion cloud black hole as they struggle to activate investment commitments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
Australia tops global IT investment for hybrid work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australia tops global IT investment for hybrid work

Improvements needed in device management, says SOTI report, despite Australia leading in IT investment for hybrid work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
Weak demand and changing IT budgets causes drop in PC shipments
Supply Chain

Weak demand and changing IT budgets causes drop in PC shipments

Global PC shipments continue to decline, falling 13.4% in 2Q23, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of contraction, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

IT Budget stories

Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism

The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique
Artificial Intelligence

HMRC spends £80m on remote working tech amid 'couch potato' critique

HMRC's £80m spending on remote working tech over three years has sparked debate, evidencing a shift towards a 'couch potato culture', according to official figures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Majority of IT decision-makers to boost cybersecurity budgets in 2024
Endpoint Protection

Majority of IT decision-makers to boost cybersecurity budgets in 2024

Infosecurity Europe reports a significant rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024, with 69% of UK IT leaders expecting an increase, predominantly in cloud security and incident response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC
Artificial Intelligence

China's top firms to increase AI spending, predicts IDC

Top 2000 Chinese firms to devote over 50% of core IT budget to AI by 2027, potentially sparking a double-digit innovation hike, reveals International Data Corporation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023