Professional Appointment

Datasouth Corporate Services is pleased to announce the addition of Dean Mackenzie as Corporate Business Manager. Dean has recently completed his MBA and joins Datasouth after working in the logistics industry for a number of years. His proven expertise with account management will compliment the existing skillset within the Corporate Services team.

Jade Aquires Methodware

Datasouth Corporate Services congratulates Jade Software on its recent acquisition of Methodware - a risk management software company that Datasouth have been partnered with since September last year. In a deal that will see Methodware continue to trade under its own brand, Chief Executive Dr Chris Moxon and Chief Technology Officer Paul Waddington will continue in their current roles and as directors of the business.

Datasouth is delighted with the aquisition and looks forward to the partnership with Methodware being enhanced following comments by Jade Managing Director - Rod Carr - emphasising their intention to further develop the Methodware Australasian market presence.

Established in 1993, Methodware products and services have been sold to over 1500 customers in 80 countries. The company's large global customers include Lloyd's of London, McCain Foods, Corporate Express, Halliburton, Callaway Golf, Adobe and Yahoo.

The Link Between IT & Risk Exposed Again

In yet another example of the importantce between the linkage of effective information technology and risk management methodology (see our In Focus posting), the Reserve Bank of India has highlighted the subject again after comments from Arun Pingaley, who heads the Functional Solutions and Experts Group (FSEG) at Reveleus.

Speaking to eWorld on Basel II norms and the challenges facing its adoption in India, he says most Indian IT services vendors have excellent IT skills but relatively weaker domain skills in expert areas such as risk management. (Full report here).

Of course India is not alone. The same challenge exists for executives in Australia and New Zealand, where Datasouth Corporate Services is amongst a tiny elite who are able to genuinely deliver the combination of the two disciplines.

Professional Appointment

Datasouth Corporate Services is pleased to announce the addition of Blair McAndrew to the team as Project Administrator / Analyst. Blair's technology background includes experience with Oracle and Jade systems as well as an involvement with PHP development projects. His knowledge of database management and systems analysis will compliment the existing skillset within the technology practice.

National Business Review's Take on Risk Survey

An article in one of New Zealand's most renowned business publications discusses the results of a local government risk management survey undertaken by Datasouth Corporate Services.

A republication of the article can be found here.

Local Government Survey Results Published

The results of a Local Government Risk Management Survey conducted by Datasouth Corrporate Services were published today. The survey focuses on operational risk management across a number of different local government organisations in New Zealand.

The survey results can be accessed through the research portal at datasouthcorporate.com or by contacting Datasouth Corporate Services directly.

Further Improvements to Datasouth Corporate Services Online Offerings

Datasouth Corporate Services has made it's Opinions Blog accessible from datasouthcorporate.com as part of an upgrade to the online content.

Market and industry commentary in addition to topical issues will be the main focus of the Blog. The release of the Opinions Blog will ensure that Datasouth Corporate Services online content is relevant for all site visitors alike.

Please contact Datasouth Corporate Services if there is a topic you believe should be discussed. As with any blog, an ability for site visitors to provide feedback and comments is available.