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Will a robot take my job? Automation has more to give than it will take
Robotics

Will a robot take my job? Automation has more to give than it will take

Since the introduction of automation, robots and artificial intelligence (AI), people have feared being outdone, and entirely replaced.

By Jimmy Fitzgerald • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Aug 2017
Overcoming the roadblocks to an agile transformation
Microsoft

Overcoming the roadblocks to an agile transformation

Companies like Microsoft and Spotify have embraced agility as a way to enable themselves to compete in their disruptive environment.

By Renae Craven • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Are you cloud ready? How objective-defined storage & AI simplify cloud migration
Hybrid Cloud

Are you cloud ready? How objective-defined storage & AI simplify cloud migration

In most organisations, 50 to 80% of all data is cold or inactive. How much cold/ inactive data is sitting on expensive storage?.

By Greg Wyman • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery
Firewalls

Here's how to put the net admin out of his (her) misery

Network admins, fret not: Embrace next-gen NAC solutions for seamless security and simpler IT management amidst tech explosion.

By Don Tan • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Seven key areas for your cybersecurity investments
Risk & Compliance

Seven key areas for your cybersecurity investments

As cyberattacks continue to proliferate prioritising where to focus resources to adequately protect your company is a challenge.

By Justin Gray • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Talend's CEO: Do you have the data agility your business needs?
Data Analytics

Talend's CEO: Do you have the data agility your business needs?

For companies, the situation is clear – their future depends on how quickly and efficiently they can turn data into accurate insights.

By Mike Tuchen • 7 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught
Firewalls

The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught

Don't forget to scan your backups for vulnerabilities. It would be pointless transferring all your data onto a device that is always compromised.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Don't boil the ocean: Taking the sting out of software license audits
Software

Don't boil the ocean: Taking the sting out of software license audits

Software audits have become even more complicated as businesses now need to track software in complex environments, like the cloud.

By Hugh Darvall • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data
Data Analytics

Aussie heath care & education: Transforming Govt. services with Big Data

Big Data can enhance student achievement by providing a wider view of the education system in Australia and increase institutions performances.

By Adrian Smolski • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
When do you move your office to the cloud? – Gartner
Cloud Services

When do you move your office to the cloud? – Gartner

While the adoption of cloud office is rising, it will never be universal due to many valid reasons that include security, privacy and vendor support.

By Gartner • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Goodbye HDD: Why 2017 is set to be the year of all-flash storage
Storage

Goodbye HDD: Why 2017 is set to be the year of all-flash storage

We might look back on 2017 as the year the hard disk era finally gave way to the brave new world of all-flash solid-state storage.

By Paul Haverfield • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Breaking down digital transformation: Business model transformation
Digital Transformation

Breaking down digital transformation: Business model transformation

In digital times, businesses must innovate not only products but their core models—reinvention is key to outpacing agile upstarts.

By Naveen Shettar • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Breaking down digital transformation: Process transformation
Software-as-a-Service

Breaking down digital transformation: Process transformation

The best way to start a digital transformation is with projects that offer potential for more rewards and less risk.

By Naveen Shettar • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
How artificial intelligence can prevent machine failures
Internet of Things

How artificial intelligence can prevent machine failures

According to reports from McKinsey, predictive maintenance could save global businesses an incredible $630 billion a year by 2025.

By Mark Armstrong • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Zebra: Digital businesses need smarter marketing & increased visibility
Marketing Technologies

Zebra: Digital businesses need smarter marketing & increased visibility

When it comes to digital business, the one thing you can count on is change, and marketers must move quickly to keep pace.

By Ryan Goh • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Infosys: How businesses can overcome the artificial barriers to AI
Artificial Intelligence

Infosys: How businesses can overcome the artificial barriers to AI

Roles which require emotional intelligence, imagination and human interaction will continue to be relevant and must be filled by human beings.

By Andrew Groth • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
How to build culture-driven digital transformation from the top down, across the board
Digital Transformation

How to build culture-driven digital transformation from the top down, across the board

A Capgemini study exposes corporate culture as the main barrier to digital transformation, highlighting a crucial misalignment between leaders and staff.

By Kristen Vang • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud
Internet of Things

Millennials: How they drive a workforce with their heads in the cloud

The rise of millennials indicates the need for more mobile-savvy engagement as app-centric work environments become the norm for today's employees.

By Rob Malkin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia
Internet of Things

Cognizant: The future of intelligent transport in Australia

NSW's move towards intelligent transport embraces a future of driverless vehicles, revolutionising road safety and urban mobility.

By Prasad Satyavolu and Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017