What’s hot in IT: Weekly recap of the latest tech news (August 4th)

R & G Technologies | August 4, 2015

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We've curated five interesting and useful technology-related articles from the last week. Stay on top of the latest trends and new technologies by subscribing to our weekly newsletter.

1. The five enablers of IT organisational excellence

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Leading an IT organisation through a successful transformation can be quite a challenge. Once you’ve adapted your mindset to prepare for the transition, there are five organisational challenges that you’ll want to work through to reposition your business for success.

Five enablers of IT organisational excellence

2. Windows 10 lands in Australia

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Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system is now officially available for purchase in Australia.

The company held launch events around the world yesterday and last night to mark the availability of Windows 10 in 190 countries including Australia.

Windows 10 lands in Australia

3. Can Windows 10 win over the enterprise?

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With the Windows 10, Microsoft is trying to right the wrongs of Windows 8. And it has. Windows 10 bridges the gap between the traditional PC running Windows 7 and the world of touch-based tablets, something that Windows 8 was never able to accomplish.

Can Windows 10 win over the enterprise?

4. Cost of the cloud: Is it really worth it?

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Cloud computing is more than just another storage tier. Imagine if you’re able to scale up 10x just to handle seasonal volumes or rely on a true disaster-recovery solution without upfront capital.

Cost of the cloud: Is it really worth it?

5. How CIOs can utilise the DevOps cloud for a new IT operating model

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A look at four practices that leading CIOs (and their teams) can use to drive speed and quality across their IT organizations to impact and drive the business strategy, and its outcomes through the use of cloud and DevOps-based models.

How CIOs can utilise the DevOps cloud for a new IT operating model

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