IT managers stories - Page 3

IT departments will soon add a chief data officers (CDO) to the team in order to remain successful as competition heats up.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the nature of cybersecurity and redrawing the lines of IT responsibilities for the enterprise.

Service management helps organizations turn intelligence into business outcomes, according to Greg Thomas, Unisys strategy and innovation director.

In the age of complex web-based applications, unmanaged devices and an expanding global user base, it is more difficult to ensure security.

IT teams need to work to close the 'innovation gap' in order to remain ahead of the competition, according to CenturyLink.

The Internet of Things presents challenges for Australian IT departments due to a lack of skills and growing network complexity, says SolarWinds.

A new era of enterprise technology has experienced widespread availability, and as a result organisational operations are undergoing major shifts.

Automation can help mid-sized IT groups spend more time on strategic projects, according to a survey by Kaseya.

DOTlovesdata is a new Wellington based agency that works with a business to turn big data insights into positive change.

Kiwi and Aussie businesses struggle to innovate due to data storage complexities, says Nimble Storage survey, calling for automated solutions.

Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.

Ovum launches free tool to help CIOs and IT managers assess technology vendors based on their own business requirements.

IT managers are ditching multi-sourcing for mega-suppliers, with 60% of contract values since 2009 going to a single, lead provider, says Ovum report.

Reduced funding and election-year uncertainty cause a 2% drop in average ICT salaries, says absoluteIT. Median wage now USD $75,000, with perks also cut.

IT managers face growing pressure to ensure 'five nines' network availability amid escalating costs of downtime, power challenges, and rising complexity.

Darren Read, Director HP Networking, South Pacific, offers some tips for resellers on network infrastructure management advice for customers.Earlier this yea.

Intergen COO Simon Bright predicts Office 365 will spur businesses to adopt cloud IT services, with varied approaches from gradual transition to immediate jump.

Storage virtualisation is in vogue. Arron Patterson, CTO, EMC New Zealand looks at the strategic decisions involved and the benefit resellers can promote.

Migrating your computers to the Windows 7 operating system can be relatively painless if you do some advance planning.

As IT evolves, the role of the CIO has shifted focus from mere technical expertise to strategic business skills, with more CIOs now reporting directly to CEOs.