Australia’s Atlassian: Measuring Software Developer Productivity Is Missing the Point

Businesses worldwide are trying to squeeze more productivity out of software developers. Atlassian finds this strategy counterproductive, suggesting companies should instead focus on maximising “developer joy.” Continue reading Australia’s Atlassian: Measuring Software Developer Productivity Is Missing the Point

Optus and Medibank Data Breach Cases Allege Cyber Security Failures

Australian regulators allege that cyber security failures at Optus and Medibank contributed to data breaches in 2022, leading to theft of sensitive customer data. Continue reading Optus and Medibank Data Breach Cases Allege Cyber Security Failures

F5: AI Applications Will Complicate ‘Unsustainable’ Hybrid Multicloud Sprawl in Australia

The hybrid multicloud strategies that many Australian enterprises have adopted over the last decade could be made more complex by new AI applications. The only solutions could be rationalisation or an abstraction layer. Continue reading F5: AI Applications Will Complicate ‘Unsustainable’ Hybrid Multicloud Sprawl in Australia

Cyber Security Public-Private Partnerships Are Taking Off in APAC

Australia is among the APAC governments forging closer ties with the private sector due to the realisation that the public sector can no longer fight the increase in cyber criminals alone. Continue reading Cyber Security Public-Private Partnerships Are Taking Off in APAC

Oracle’s Java Changes Lead APAC Enterprises to Explore Alternatives Such As Azul

The benefits of using Java alternatives such as Azul might include cost optimisation, higher performance and vulnerability management. Continue reading Oracle’s Java Changes Lead APAC Enterprises to Explore Alternatives Such As Azul

Australian, APAC SAP Customers Face Looming 2027 ERP Cloud Migration Deadline

Software vendor SAP plans to end mainstream support for its on premise ERP software in 2027 as it pushes global customers to upgrade to S/4HANA Cloud. SAP customers in APAC will soon need to migrate or look for other ERP products or SAP service options. Continue reading Australian, APAC SAP Customers Face Looming 2027 ERP Cloud Migration Deadline

Australian, APAC SAP Customers Face Looming 2027 ERP Cloud Migration Deadline

Software vendor SAP plans to end mainstream support for its on premise ERP software in 2027 as it pushes global customers to upgrade to S/4HANA Cloud. SAP customers in APAC will soon need to migrate or look for other ERP products or SAP service options. Continue reading Australian, APAC SAP Customers Face Looming 2027 ERP Cloud Migration Deadline

Industrial Cyber Security Basics Can Help Protect APAC Operational Technology Operators: Dragos

Operational technology users face challenges including communication between process engineering and cyber security teams, a growth in malware and ransomware, and insiders making basic technology mistakes. Continue reading Industrial Cyber Security Basics Can Help Protect APAC Operational Technology Operators: Dragos

Some Open Source Software Licences are Only ‘Open-ish,’ Says Thoughtworks

A number of open source tech tools have moved towards commercial licences. Thoughtworks says this creates “big headaches” for IT, who are scrambling to maintain compliance and find replacement tools. Continue reading Some Open Source Software Licences are Only ‘Open-ish,’ Says Thoughtworks

AWS Custom Silicon Chips Range a Sign of What’s Coming to APAC Cloud Computing

Rampant demand for AI computing is driving cloud providers like Microsoft, Google and AWS to build custom silicon chips. Soon, APAC customers will have more choice based on use case and cost. Continue reading AWS Custom Silicon Chips Range a Sign of What’s Coming to APAC Cloud Computing