Hitec Laboratories (Hitec), a provider of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software solutions, has announced a partnership with Sydney-based GRC Solutions.
Lexmark International has acquired PACSGEAR, a provider of connectivity solutions for healthcare providers to capture, manage and share medical images and related documents and integrate them with existing picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Lexmark paid a cash purchase price of approximately $US54 million.
A not-so-hidden secret in information management is the out-of-control growth of unstructured data in corporate life. Millions of data files are stashed in loosely tracked and managed sources such as email, social media sites, and SharePoint, and the contents of these massive repositories are often poorly managed and understood. Unstructured data accounts for 90 percent of the digital universe, according to IDC, which estimates that these files are growing at a rate of 50 percent per year.
Dhurakij Pundit University (DPU), one of the largest Thai private universities, has deployed K2 and SharePoint to automate business processes, increase efficiency and improve governance.
A series of issues papers suggesting ways that the the record-keeping profession can better deal with the volume, fragility and complexity of contemporary archival records has been published by the Recordkeeping Roundtable.
Melbourne-based software developer Nintex Group has sold its information technology consulting services business, OBS, to Empired Limited for $A15 million.
A prototype autonomous vehicle, or rover, developed by CSIRO is helping scientists improve the accuracy of Earth observation satellites that provide valuable data to Australia's mining and agricultural industries.
Litera, a developer of content and risk management software for law firms and corporations worldwide,has announced a new relationship with Ethan Group, an Australian technology service provider with 10 offices throughout the Asia Pacific region. Ethan Group is known for its technology consulting and systems integration services for medium-sized business, large multinationals and government organisations.
Basware has partnered with MasterCard to launch a new electronic payment solution that it says ensures suppliers are paid fast upon invoice approval, while extending payment terms for buyers.
IBM has acquired Daeja Image Systems, a provider of software that makes it easier for business and IT professionals to view large documents and images. Daeja is a privately held software company with headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
