Computerworld Features Optimation's 20th Anniversary
When Optimation celebrated its 20th anniversary in Wellington recently, Computerworld was there to hear about the highlights from executive chairman Neil Butler. As well as reflecting on the company's growth since 1992, Butler talked about the need for New Zealand businesses to get beyond simply seeing IT as a procurement exercise:
IT Brief's Take On Optimation's 20th Anniversary And Adding Google Enterprise
Practically coinciding with its celebration of 20 years in the IT industry, Kiwi company Optimation has acquired a 50% stake in Australasian Google Enterprise partner Barbador, marking a new direction in its strategic trajectory.
Optimation And Barbador In Resellernews
A recent article in Reseller News talks about leveraging Google cloud services such as BigQuery, predictive algorithms, and the compute engine oriented at big data applications.
Optimation Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
This week is a special week in Optimation’s history – our 20th anniversary. It’s a great moment to thank customers and staff for being part of our amazing journey, and take a few moments to reflect on what we’ve achieved and what the future holds.
Gearing Up For Big Data In The Cloud
A recent Stuff article predicts New Zealand could take a leading position in adopting cloud computing, with the Institute of Information Technology Professionals finalising a voluntary code that sets out the information cloud computing companies should provide to customers about their services.
Optimation Celebrates Porirua City Council’s Win At ALGIM 2012
The Porirua City Council and Optimation collaborated together to enhance their current "electronic access for Elected Members to access Council information” by enabling the documents to present better onscreen for smartphones and ipads using QR codes. Porirua City Council won the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM)" Information Management Project of the Year" award on Monday 23 July. ALGIM holds annual awards to recognise good practice and innovation in the world of information management. The Judges recognised the innovation used to develop the portal within existing systems, the increased efficiency and service provided by this project, and the savings being realised by the reduction in numbers of agendas being produced. A key part of the benefits recognised by the Judges was how the change in focus to electronic production meant improved compliance with Council's electronic document management system. The Judges also commented on the use of QR codes to encourage members of the public to download reports and agendas from Council's meeting documents on its website.
BARBADOR Joins Google Cloud Platform Partner Program
Following last week’s announcement that IT company Optimation has joined forces with Barbador, Australasian based Google Enterprise Partner Barbador today announced it has joined the Google Cloud Platform Partner Program as a Services Partner. Barbador specialises in building innovative cloud-based solutions that enable clients to innovate, simplify and transform.
Optimation Appoints New GM Outsourcing
Optimation has appointed Steve Johnson to the new role of General Manager Outsourcing. This reflects the key role of Outsourcing in Optimation’s long-term business strategy, building on the success of a cornerstone engagement with the Department of Corrections.
Optimation Gains Microsoft Gold For Web Development
Optimation has attained a Gold Web Development competency, demonstrating a “best-in-class” ability and commitment to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment and distinguishing itself within the top 1 percent of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem.
