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Gartner predicts 2022 global IT spend to reach $4.5 trillion
EduTech

Gartner predicts 2022 global IT spend to reach $4.5 trillion

Gartner's latest report forecasts worldwide IT spending to reach US$4.5 trillion in 2022, an increase of 3% compared to 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
ANZ Internet of Things spending to hit $24 billion in 2026
Internet of Things

ANZ Internet of Things spending to hit $24 billion in 2026

Spending on IoT products and services in Australia and New Zealand is set to exceed $16 billion in 2022, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?
Data Protection

How secure is accounting software data in Aotearoa?

A recent Xero study found ICT spending for NZ businesses has increased 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels, so how safe is accounting software?.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
Apptio adds portfolio enhancements to promote digital strategy
Digital Transformation

Apptio adds portfolio enhancements to promote digital strategy

Apptio enhances product portfolio to support digital-first strategy and improve spending decisions, as demand for digital and cloud-based services grows.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Govt IT spending on the rise, driven by XaaS - Gartner
Digital Transformation

Govt IT spending on the rise, driven by XaaS - Gartner

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $565.7 billion in 2022, an increase of 5% from 2021, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
$20m boost for digital technologies announced
Software-as-a-Service

$20m boost for digital technologies announced

The government is spending an extra $20m over four years on its plan to transform the digital technologies industry.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Syniti unveils first in series of Knowledge Platform updates
Migration

Syniti unveils first in series of Knowledge Platform updates

Syniti has introduced a completely cloud-based version of Advanced Data Migration, the first of a range of updates coming this year to its Knowledge Platform.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Strong close to 2021 as cloud infrastructure spend reaches $21 billion
Supply Chain

Strong close to 2021 as cloud infrastructure spend reaches $21 billion

As backlogs continue to grow, pent-up demand bodes well for future growth as long as the economy stays healthy, and supply catches up to demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
IoT spending to reach $437 billion by 2025, IDC finds
Internet of Things

IoT spending to reach $437 billion by 2025, IDC finds

Asia Pacific IoT spending to grow by 9.6% in 2021, reaching $437bn by 2025, driven by location tracking and 5G deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Logistics leaders expect outsourcing budgets to increase
Supply Chain

Logistics leaders expect outsourcing budgets to increase

Two-thirds of logistics leaders increased their outsourcing budget this year, with 74% expecting further increases in the next two years, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Dec 2021
IDC: Software spend on the rise as ANZ orgs adapt to ongoing changes
Software

IDC: Software spend on the rise as ANZ orgs adapt to ongoing changes

Software spending in Australia and New Zealand experienced double-digit growth in 1H2021, with cloud adoption leading the way, according to IDC analysts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
IT budgets set to boom over next 12 months - research
IT Budget

IT budgets set to boom over next 12 months - research

IT directors expect a budget increase from their employer as companies play catch-up with projects put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
$4.5 trillion to be spent on IT next year — Gartner
Supply Chain

$4.5 trillion to be spent on IT next year — Gartner

IT spending to reach $4.5tn in 2022, a 5.5% increase from 2021, as enterprises focus on building new technologies, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Preserving cash without sacrificing growth or innovation
Network Infrastructure

Preserving cash without sacrificing growth or innovation

More so than ever before, an organisation's ability to quickly pivot and ramp up or down spending priorities is essential.

By Mark Fioretto • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Avoid the sugar high: Making the most of the government's SMB digital sweetener
Platform-as-a-Service

Avoid the sugar high: Making the most of the government's SMB digital sweetener

Australian SMBs urged to make strategic, long-term investments in digital technology, rather than rushing into short-term budget measures.

By Jim Steed • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
AI colleagues to be commonplace in Australia by 2030 - report
Digital Transformation

AI colleagues to be commonplace in Australia by 2030 - report

ServiceNow partners with Dr Catriona Wallace to publish a report on tech trends that will change working life in Australia by 2030.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Gartner anticipates $117.2 billion 2022 Australian IT spend
EduTech

Gartner anticipates $117.2 billion 2022 Australian IT spend

Gartner has projected a total Australian IT spend of AU$117.2 billion in 2022 in its latest forecast, increasing by 13.1% from 2021.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
New Zealand IT spending on the rise, set to reach $14.7 billion by 2022
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

New Zealand IT spending on the rise, set to reach $14.7 billion by 2022

New Zealand's IT spending is set to reach NZ$14.7bn in 2022, with businesses shifting towards cloud services, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021