Powering your new cloud: mainframes?
11 October, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffMainframes could see a resurgence in the push for more cloud computing power.
Bringing the cloud to local government
30 September, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffStrong local-government response to cloud enabling initiatives has shown just how big the council appetite for cloud has already become.
Anatomy of a cloud deal
26 September, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffThis interview with the CIO of NSW Department of Trade & Investment charts the organisation's transition to cloud computing and its future expectations.
Cloud computing: It's coming for you!
25 September, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffCloud computing is gaining traction as government bodies at all levels move to – and beyond – early tests and chart their future direction in the cloud.
Portland bulk port covered by cloud
10 September, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffVictoria's Port of Portland has shifted to a cloud-based administrative system to improve the administration of its port facilities.
Portland bulk port covered by cloud
27 August, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffA major systems overhaul is improving operational processes for the Port of Portland, which replaced numerous systems with NetSuite cloud based environment.
‘Cloud first’ federal government procurement policy launched
30 May, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffAustralia's federal government has launched a national Cloud Computing Strategy that mandates a preference for cloud services in procurement of ICT services
Microsoft brings Azure cloud to Australia
22 May, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment organisations have a significant new option for cloud-computing services after Microsoft announced it would bring its Windows Azure to Australia.
Misperceptions wrongly keeping government CIOs from cloud computing: Ovum
09 May, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment CIOs give too much weight to cloud computing's perceived risks and too little to its benefits and manageable risks, an Ovum analyst has warned.
Despite cloud hype, most CIOs still doing IT inhouse
17 April, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffActual adoption of cloud services remains low despite the media attention and hype they get, Ovum CIO survey has found – although that may soon change.
Bunbury’s private cloud push presages regional hosting role
05 April, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffAfter virtualising servers and desktops in a new data centre, WA's City of Bunbury is weighing opportunities to become a cloud provider to its neighbours.
Netsuite takes cloud skills to uni as ICT salaries stagnate
08 February, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffICT employees are working harder, often for small or no pay rises. Demand may shift towards cloud and other uni training that better equips ICT graduates.
Oracle targets cloud sovereignty concerns with Australian data centre
23 January, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffOracle has established an Australian data centre to tap into growing demand for cloud-computing solutions that preserve sovereignty by keeping data onshore.
Slow-and-steady approach will help stretched agencies go cloud: Ovum
16 January, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernment organisations want to embrace cloud but are struggling to develop the ICT capabilities to make it happen, Ovum says, advocating slow and steady.
Think short-term benefit for long-term cloud
14 January, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffCompanies considering cloud computing must develop short-term business goals that dovetail with long-term cloud strategies to ensure business buy-in.
