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Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'
Cybersecurity

Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'

Cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia leaves companies vulnerable to data breaches, says ISACA. Breach costs average $3.46m. #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
BYOD: With greater device choice comes greater responsibility, Australian survey finds
Mobile Device Management

BYOD: With greater device choice comes greater responsibility, Australian survey finds

Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) & Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) workplaces are common but so are the problems that go with them, a new Jamf survey finds.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Australian cyber security company pick of the bunch for Hong Kong FinTech accelerator
Fintech

Australian cyber security company pick of the bunch for Hong Kong FinTech accelerator

Brisbane-based Entersoft becomes the only Australian firm to join Hong Kong's prestigious SuperCharger FinTech 2.0 accelerator, selected from 200 applicants.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Integrated Thomas Dureya and Logicalis business reveals new brand
Thomas Duryea

Integrated Thomas Dureya and Logicalis business reveals new brand

Post-merger, Thomas Duryea and Logicalis unveil their united brand, poised to shake up the Aussie tech market.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Optus opens $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre for 'truly global cyber view'
Cybersecurity

Optus opens $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre for 'truly global cyber view'

Optus Business has opened the doors to its new $10 million Advanced Security Operations Centre (ASOC), attracting managed security services providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too

Only 7% of businesses are actively onboarding AI or VR technology, with 93% not using it at all, according to a survey by Squiz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
CSC celebrates opening of Sydney Innovation Center hub
Health Technologies

CSC celebrates opening of Sydney Innovation Center hub

CSC has now officially opened its Sydney Innovation Center, situated in its regional headquarters at Macquarie Park.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
Small Business

Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards

Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Huawei's Innovation Day 2016 triumphs 'brilliance of exploration'
Quantum Computing

Huawei's Innovation Day 2016 triumphs 'brilliance of exploration'

Huawei's Asia Pacific Innovation Day begins in Sydney, with president Li Jinge opening the event in front of industry experts and media.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Fujitsu scores $60m contract with TAFE Queensland
Fujitsu

Fujitsu scores $60m contract with TAFE Queensland

Fujitsu wins $60m ICT support contract with TAFE Queensland, delivering large-scale critical services and cost savings.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
The era of digital transformation: Australian organisations assimilate
DevOps

The era of digital transformation: Australian organisations assimilate

Digital transformation is having a significant impact on Australian organisations, with 88% investing in the right talent, says survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
La Trobe University: Using cloud and mobile-first to improve the university experience
Cloud Services

La Trobe University: Using cloud and mobile-first to improve the university experience

La Trobe University in Melbourne is investing $2.4bn in its ICT services as part of its 'future ready' approach to education.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Cyber insurance in Australia set to rise in the wake of increasing attacks
Symantec

Cyber insurance in Australia set to rise in the wake of increasing attacks

Spike in cyberattacks prompts 19% of Aussie SMBs to consider cyber insurance, as costs of breaches soar, Norton reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
How Cumberland Council embraces tech innovation to uphold transparency & customer focus
Local Government

How Cumberland Council embraces tech innovation to uphold transparency & customer focus

The story of Cumberland Council is one of amalgamation, adoption and great success; after just five months of operation.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Oct 2016
Australian govt at 'serious' risk from insiders, cyber security expert says
Cybersecurity

Australian govt at 'serious' risk from insiders, cyber security expert says

Insider threats leave Australian Govt data vulnerable, states ex-Snowden adviser during cyber security briefings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Royal Australian Air Force Association invests in Xplore Technologies solutions
Health Technologies

Royal Australian Air Force Association invests in Xplore Technologies solutions

Xplore Technologies secures significant order from Royal Australian Air Force Association for rugged tablet computers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Cybersecurity

Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract

Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Venn IT: Helping Queensland businesses 'make good decisions about cloud'
Disaster Recovery

Venn IT: Helping Queensland businesses 'make good decisions about cloud'

Australian IT company Venn IT helps businesses make good decisions about cloud, according to Managing Director Geoff Hughes.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016