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Forecast for information technology in 2012
According to some, 2012 will bring another global economic crisis. Others predict a more literal cataclysm, involving a little fire and a lot of brimstone. Andrew Collins talks to the experts to sort the nonsense from the reality, finding out what trends and technologies will influence your IT department in the year to come.
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Cloud computing, virtualisation and identity federation key issues
The Experts Conference survey predicts cloud computing, virtualisation and identity federation will be key issues for 2011.
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We’re waiting and waiting for a national e-health network
The Federal Government first announced its plans for an all-encompassing national e-health network midway through the naughties. Fast-forward to 2010 and Australia is still waiting. Andrew Collins takes a look at the e-health roadblocks and the consequences of a long development time.
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Predictions for 2010
Cloud computing, virtualisation, unified communications and smarter ways of conserving energy in data centres were the main issues for our crystal ball gazers for 2009. Security, as usual, is still a focus and it seems it always will be with the cyber criminals always being one step ahead of the security industry. These issues will still be important for 2010 according to our pundits but we can add the National Broadband Network, the continuing explosion of data and what that means to storage, mobile broadband, 4G, desktop virtualisation and machine-to-machine technology.
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Clouds are a possibility when governments consider ICT policy
Governments need to have cloud computing on their radar when formulating ICT policy.
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Ovum PocketAnalyst Android app
The PocketAnalyst app is available to the Android smartphone platform and includes access to the latest insight and market analysis of Ovum’s global network of 150 analysts.
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Telecoms growth will slow, despite 2011’s industry rebound
Telecoms service provider revenues will slow between 2011 and 2017, despite a healthy industry rebound in 2011, according to analyst firm Ovum.
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Ultrabook growth to explode over next five years
Shipments of ultrabooks will grow at three times the rate of tablets over the next five years, according to a report from analyst firm Juniper Research.
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IBM to acquire cloud-based software tester Green Hat
Under a new agreement announced overnight, IBM will purchase Green Hat, a vendor of cloud-based software quality and testing services. Green Hat uses cloud computing technologies to allow customers to conduct testing on a software application prior to its delivery.
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ACCC seeks public comment on revised Telstra separation
The ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) is seeking public comment on the revised structural separation undertaking submitted by Telstra on 9 December.
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Cloud-based security surges in 2011, will continue to grow
The Australian market for security-as-a-service - IT security delivered through the cloud - grew 17.2% during 2011, reaching a value of $38.4 million, according to Frost & Sullivan.The firm predicts that the cloud security market will continue to grow at a CAGR of 16.6% through to 2016.
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Telecom NZ completes demerger
Telecom New Zealand has completed the separation of its infrastructure department, Chorus, from the main body of the company. Chorus is now an entirely stand-alone company.
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Capgemini, IBM, Wipro rank as top three testing outsourcers
Capgemini, IBM and Wipro have secured the top three places in a new ranking of software and systems testing services providers. Analyst firm Ovum has published a report benchmarking 13 software and systems testing services providers. Capgemini scored the top spot, with IBM and Wipro tying at number two.
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Aussie optic fibre manufacturer wins $60m NBN contract
Warren and Brown Technologies, an Australian manufacturer of optic fibre products, has won an equipment contract with NBN Co worth up to $60 million over five years.
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Windows Phone to rival BlackBerry by 2016
Microsoft’s mobile OS, Windows Phone, will continue to gain traction in the Asia Pacific business smartphone market over the next five years, ultimately rivalling the market penetration of RIM’s BlackBerry in 2016.
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Telecom wholesalers failing to deliver
Wholesale telecoms suppliers are failing to deliver high-quality products and services to their customers and, as a result, are ill-equipped to deal with intense market competition. That’s the message from a new Ovum report, Wholesale Customer Survey 2011.
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Steve Jobs’ exit from Apple won’t have immediate effect
Although much hoopla has surrounded Steve Jobs’ resignation as CEO of Apple, his exit is unlikely to have an immediate effect on the company, according to one analyst firm.
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Conroy calls for comment on Digital Hubs, Digital Enterprise draft guidelines
The Australian federal government has called for public comments on draft program guidelines for the Digital Hubs and Digital Enterprise programs. The programs are intended to provide guidance on making the most of the National Broadband Network (NBN).
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Details emerge on Telecom NZ structural separation
Telecom New Zealand has released specifics of its proposed structural separation, which would allow its infrastructure business, Chorus, to participate in the country’s Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) initiative.
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Telstra and Optus to participate in NBN
In two separate deals announced recently, Telstra and Optus revealed they would each migrate customers from their broadband networks to the NBN (National Broadband Network).
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Business intelligence and analytics top priority for ANZ CIOs
IBM held a CIO round table this week to coincide with the reveal of the results from its latest CIO Study. The study canvassed CIOs from the ANZ region and around the world on the role of the CIO and what’s on the CIO’s radar. Merri Mack was there to report.
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Japanese disaster will affect ANZ ICT supply chains
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan in recent weeks will cause disruptions to the Australian and New Zealand ICT markets and supply chains, according to IDC.
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IPv4 exhaustion close due to Asia-Pacific's accelerated growth
Economic development across the Asia-Pacific region is causing unprecedented demand on a key, shared resource - Internet Protocol addresses.
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Disruptive to productive technology predictions
From disruptive to productive: Unisys Predicts 2011 to be a year of practical application of cutting-edge technologies. With cost-consciousness the ‘new normal’, organisations will tap the cloud, consumerisation of IT, social and smart computing, appliances, and cybersecurity to make their mission-critical systems more productive, secure and efficient.
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Historic year ahead for telecommunications
It's going to be a good year for telecommunication in 2011 with the NBN marching towards fruition predicts IDC.
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Video comms market grows by 3.5%
Frost & Sullivan reports the video communications market reaches $52.6 million as government and professional services firms step up deployments.
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Boom in wholesale telecoms market is in the cloud
Increasing demand for cloud-based services is driving a boom in the wholesale telecoms market, according to Ovum.
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China set to take over India in outsourcing market
China’s outsourcing market may well soon be as strong as current leader India’s and could eventually overtake it, according to Ovum, but neither country can rest on its laurels.
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Broadband subscribers pass 500 million mark
Broadband has taken a significant step forward as the number of subscriber lines passed the 500 million mark in July 2010.
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Businesses lack digital strategy
Businesses are not thinking strategically in the digital world. Despite Australian businesses continuing to take up new applications like social media marketing, very few have developed a digital business strategy to make the most of opportunities, according to findings from the Sensis e-business Report.
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E-health gets budget boost
The e-health records project has been given a boost in the federal government Budget to the tune of $466.7 million over two years but what will this achieve and is it a sensible use of funds?
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Tech companies amongst most regonised brands
The tech sector triumphs with Google, Microsoft, Apple and IBM scoring top marks in world's most valuable brands.
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Opportunities for savvy IT companies abound
$37.5 billion of long-running IT contracts are set to expire in the next six months, providing opportunities for savvy IT providers.
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IT industry set to benefit from global life science solution spending
The global life science industry is forecast to spend nearly $17 billion on commercial IT solutions this year (2010) as it seeks to address issues blighting the sector, according to independent technology analyst Ovum. This presents a massive opportunity for IT providers to move into a sector far behind other industries in the adoption of commercial IT solutions.
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Download speeds not up to scratch
Broadband providers deliver less than half of quoted download speeds.
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Pressures on the knowledge worker in 2010
A global research project has painted a lukewarm picture of GFC workplace recovery and revealed new pressures on the knowledge worker in 2010.
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QoS may be the answer for mobile operators
Telsyte’s latest research into the Australian mobile market finds that while mobile broadband and smartphones have been a big boon to Australia’s mobile operators searching for growth, the decoupling of cost and revenue is forcing them to look for ways to ensure their profitability does not suffer as they continue to drive growth with non-voice services.
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Integrated e-health a long way off
Australia’s national level e-health strategy is making slow progress.
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Economic rebound will drive demand for ICT
Avaya survey indicates economic rebound will drive information and communications technology (ICT) in Asia-Pacific demand.
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Growth of 4.5% predicted for ICT services market
2010 should be an optimistic year, sprinkled with a healthy dose of cautiousness. Ovum's 'ANZ Market Trends 2009: IT services forecast' indicates the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) market will show growth of above 4.5% in 2010.
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Four screens and three clouds for 2010 telecom market
Telsyte has released its annual top 10 predictions, outlining the 10 major developments that will shape the Telcoms industry in 2010.
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ICT services growth trend positive
Things are looking up globally for ICT service revenues. Revenues have not reached the heights before the GFC struck but they are definitely improving.
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Survey finds 67% of Australian businesses considering deploying Windows 7 in next 12 months
Data#3's survey of CIOs and IT managers reveals three top issues on the impact of Windows 7.
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Converged services cause less churn for telcos
Customers and telcos align their needs for converged services from one provider.
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Australians worried about identity theft and fraud
Australians believe the global economic crisis will make them more at risk of identity theft.
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Government contracts losing appeal for IT
The IT industry has lost confidence in public sector ICT projects, according to analyst firm Ovum.
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ICT salaries down, but industry “healthy”
ICT salaries in Australia have dropped over the past year, according to a salary survey by the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).
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Australian ICT outlook positive, but FTTN debatable: survey
The Australian ICT industry has an optimistic outlook for the next 12 months, says the inaugural Industry Pulse survey.
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ShoreTel fires back at Mitel
ShoreTel has filed counterclaims against Mitel Networks in response to Mitel’s patent infringement lawsuit against ShoreTel.
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Positive future for Australian IT
Australia’s IT industry is feeling positive about the future, with 62% expecting an increase in sales turnover, according to a survey by CCS Technology Recruiters.
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Australian and NZ IT benchmarks contrast rest of world
Management consulting firm Reset Group has released its 2007 benchmarking study into Australian and New Zealand information technology business performance.
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'Digital divide' predicted for China
The rate of broadband growth in China is slowing dramatically, according to a recent Ovum broadcast, leaving a 'digital divide' between city and rural areas and challenging the operators to find new sources of revenue growth.
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TrustDefender makes inroads in NY and London
Australian company TrustDefender has identified significant opportunities in the financial sectors of New York and London.
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Australian ICT industry in danger
Australia must address its ICT skills drought or face the consequences, according to managing director of Agere Systems Australia, Dr Chris Nicol.
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Communications Alliance comments on ACCC report
A recent ACC report indicated that investment in Australia's communications sector has increased to $6.9 billion while service prices were down on average 6.5% over the same period for both fixed and mobiles sectors.
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Email marketing still misused and misunderstood
Email marketing has long been misused, according to a recent Interspire report, but the company says it can be salvaged and used in a constructive manner.
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Australian mobile industry risks falling behind
Wireless broadband is set to explode, with revenues forecast to grow 280 times over the next decade from $50m to $14b by 2017, according to new research from BuddeComm.
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Online banking on the rise
Australians are becoming more receptive to online banking, according to the Commonwealth Bank’s annual E-Money telephone survey.
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ICT use in NGOs requires support
The Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) has released a report recommending the establishment of a national not-for-profit ICT coalition.
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AIIA outlines federal election wish list
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal election.
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