IT professionals stories - Page 9

Being a one-trick technologist doesn’t cut the mustard given that cloud computing demands broader business skills.

IBM unveils new skills and sales programmes to enhance partners' abilities in cloud and analytics, tapping into a network of nearly 1000 firms.

Nearly half of Oceania's IT professionals view cloud computing as too risky despite its cost advantages, says ISACA's latest study.

HP has launched 48Upper, a pioneering IT management solution that integrates social networking and community insights to boost productivity and collaboration.

In 2010 the number of files, images, records and other digital information containers will grow by a factor of 67, a study has said.

A survey by Kelly Services reveals over 71% report stable or rising demand for skilled IT professionals, echoing the high demand seen in 2008.

Open source software is growing in popularity worldwide, driven by factors such as cost-cutting and the growth of the internet.

Acceptable and good IT practices have been put on paper with the release of a new IT Code of Practice for New Zealand IT professionals.

Forty percent of New Zealand companies have adopted video communication technology in the past 12 months, a recent poll has indicated.

IBM is hosting free Cognos Performance Events across New Zealand in November, showcasing new solutions and best practices for business optimisation.

Relying solely on backup tapes for disaster recovery is a costly mistake, warns Peter Mangin, CIO of Saatchi and Saatchi New Zealand.

As NZ businesses face increasing data demands, Symantec's survey reveals a concerning lack of resources, with over 50% struggling with storage and recovery.

Anti-virus experts from around the world will converge on Auckland next month for the annual AVAR (Association of Anti Virus Asia Researchers) conference.