Public Sector stories - Page 12

Only 27% of Aussie government officials are confident in their organisation's digital readiness, despite viewing digital as a significant disruptor.

Australia’s change in leadership is set to create new challenges for digital recruitment according to technology recruitment agency, Greythorn.

The IoT market's rapid growth is set to hit USD $1.7 trillion by 2020, driven by massive investments in devices, connectivity, and IT services, says IDC.

New Zealand construction activity is rebounding from a slump during the recession as private sector work picks ups, according to a property consult.

The Government establishes the New Zealand Data Futures Forum to guide future data use in public services, chaired by ex-Treasury Secretary John Whitehead.

The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.

F5 Networks appoints Tony Bill as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand as part of the company's growth strategy.

Fujitsu New Zealand achieves over 30% growth and cements position in NZ market. Continues trend of year-on-year profit growth.

Early investment in cloud and data centre offerings results in major new accounts, generating faster-than-market growth across the region.

Supplier of workforce optimisation and management solutions for organisations recruits Rein de Vries' services across the region.

HP's New Zealand subsidiary records a staggering NZD $92.5m loss, with revenues plummeting 12% to NZD $647m, amid global struggles.

In a strategic double move, Cisco appoints Ken Boal as ANZ MD and Richard Kitts as VP of Services for APJC, both effective immediately.

A shortage of IT talent in New Zealand will lead to higher salaries and multiple job offers for professionals in 2013, says Robert Walters.

As Dell transitions to private ownership, CIOs must weigh the potential risks and rewards, or face the uncertainty during the shake-up in the IT landscape.

The IT services market faces turbulence as 3Q12 total contract value drops by a third, hitting a nine-year low, with public and private sector deals plummeting.

Government to review proposals to switch the public service to cloud-based application software hosted outside ANZ.

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.

The CIO of Auckland Council discusses the challenges of managing expectations after the merger of multiple councils.

Microsoft inks 16 new cloud deals in the public sector, boasting enhanced security and productivity for education and government bodies.

EMC's Backup and Recovery Systems division witnesses 100% global growth; new key appointments aim to enhance partner relationships to sustain momentum.