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Case study: How one firm is backing the browser for all its IT

The last thing Reed Online director of technology Mark Ridley wants to do is run a conventional IT function, delivering services in the traditional way.

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Singapore SMB rides out 'do-or-die' moment with tech

Standing Sushi Bar survives breaking point with the help of social media and other online tools, and now looks to build staff "camaraderie" by establishing a proper HR system and corporate identity.

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Philippine SMB bakes growth on tech

Previously not a business priority, IT has helped Marta's Cakes resolve inaccuracies in accounting, sales, and inventory, as well as improve quality control and internal communications.

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SMB transformation centers on technology

Mobility is the most important driver of innovation and advantage for smaller companies, while cloud investments are lagging, according to a new SAP-sponsored survey conducted by Oxford Economics.

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Virtualization helps dairy factory milk analytics benefits

A virtualization project has helped pave the way for an Indian dairy producer, which churns out 400,000 liters of milk per day among other goods, to empower front-line factory workers with data analytics.

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Fashion startup gets SaaS-powered jump start

Scarce capital and the need for speed dictated an SaaS approach to initial technology priorities for this Aussie startup. The business' MD and CTO explain why adaptable technology is crucial for...

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Calls for Inquiry into IT Pricing findings to be adopted

Adopting the key recommendations of the Inquiry into IT Pricing report will increase Australians' access to technology, ACS, CHOICE, ACCAN say.

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Government should be corporate sector's R&D and innovation guinea pig

The Business Council of Australia says government procurement should be used to support startup and cutting-edge technology suppliers, as well as absorb the organisational risk of new technologies.

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ICT-enabled retailers will survive the omni-channel apocalypse

IT investment will be both the driving force behind the retail sector's disruptive new business model — omni-channelling — and the key to retailers' survival.

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Not-for-profits' future is IT-enabled and IT-dependent

Oxfam's CIO David Horner spoke about the technology delivering NFPs greater transparency, accountability, and community engagement.

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Knowing what it takes to generate a minimum lovable product

It's time to start thinking about the minimum lovable product instead of the minimum viable product.

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Click Frenzy working to rebuild reputation

Click Frenzy's November website meltdown, caused by a huge and unanticipated traffic spike, hurt the online sales event website, according to its founder.

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'Intelligent agents' putting the smart in artificial intelligence

Machines and systems equipped with their own values and objectives are bringing a new level of sophistication to a range of applications across defence, customer service and gaming.

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Launch of Google Partners to help SMBs in India

Google on Thursday announced the global launch of Google Partners, a program designed to help agencies and web professionals succeed online making it easier to access Google resources, training, and...

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The Indian auto rickshaw gets a tech makeover

GPS tracking via an Android app may transform the often-cursed auto experience in the country into a dependable one.

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SMEs to drive innovation, not startups: Microsoft

A new research paper by Microsoft has indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises are the drivers that will keep Australian globally competitive, with the potential to inject AU$6 million into...

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Brazil makes progress in the innovation front

While Brazil's progress compares favorably to other Latin American and Caribbean nations, there are still concerns around skills development.

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Ten Brazilian female tech innovators you should know

As the government and private sector focus on improving Brazil's innovation ecosystem, many local women are working to foster this environment by connecting people, ideas and turning ideas into...

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Microsoft Brazil outperforms rest of the world

Local operation achieves higher than average growth; focuses heavily on SMEs and sales training.

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Brazilian startup provides salary comparisons and workplace reviews

Love Mondays is fed with anonymous contributions and aims at supporting job seeking decisions

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