Information Management stories - Page 8

Certus Solutions restructures, splitting its growing Business Analytics and Information Management lines, and appoints new GMs to lead each division.

<strong>A new study shows Kiwi businesses understand the value of the information they hold but are struggling to manage, protect and get maximum value from it.

Analysts at Ovum predict the ANZ business software market will reach USD $7.3 billion by 2015, driven by rising adoption of software across all categories.

Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.

Digital data is growing at a staggering rate, posing challenges in storage and management. SMEs need efficient strategies, often turning to cloud services.

Symantec's survey reveals a major disconnect: 96% of Australian and New Zealand companies value an information retention plan, yet only 50% possess one.

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

Iron Mountain acquires Mimosa Systems, integrating its staff into Iron Mountain Digital. T.M. Ravi will become the new CMO. Distribution remains unchanged.

Information should be treated as an asset. It's a simple mantra that any reseller can chant to any level of the business.

EMC's Craig Stoddart lauds the company's shift from hardware to holistic information management, underpinned by the innovative Velocity partner program.

The ANZ SNIA chapter, with board members from major tech firms, aims to drive IT community change, pushing for broader membership to add local value.