Melbourne and Geelong’s aged care provider, Homestyle, has embarked on a digital transformation journey to meet sector reforms and adapt to the global pandemic, according to CIO Peter Gunn. The firm outsourced some IT requirements, prioritising compatibility in its managed IT services. The move allowed Homestyle to centralise operations, reduce costs, enhance data security, and ensure regulatory compliance while focusing on its core services. Despite concerns over vendor lock-in, Homestyle maintains a strong focus on cybersecurity.

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