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Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks
AI Security

Lack of understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning contributing to cybersecurity attacks

Over half of IT decision makers are unsure of what artificial intelligence and machine learning actually mean, according to a report by Webroot.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Enhancing the digital experience for hybrid workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Enhancing the digital experience for hybrid workers

As they consider the possibilities, companies must ensure that employee digital experience is consistent across workplace models to optimise productivity.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users
Unified Communications

Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users

8x8's voice solution for Microsoft Teams exceeds 100,000 business users globally with call recording and presence sync enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Mimecast exec on the threat of ransomware

In this interview, Garrett discusses the question of whether or not to pay ransoms, and explains why it's the biggest cybersecurity threat of our time.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth
Trade

TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth

TradeWindow raises NZ$15m in capital raise, with strategic shareholders ASB Bank and Quayside Holdings leading the investment round.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
AWS improves contact centre productivity with new Amazon Connect features
Customer Relationship Management

AWS improves contact centre productivity with new Amazon Connect features

AWS has shared new business momentum milestones and announced three new capabilities for , improving contact centre agent productivity.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
The network effect and the search for resilient email security
Email Security

The network effect and the search for resilient email security

Not only is email everywhere, but it is 'built-in' to our lives as a required mode of communication for too many activities to name.

By Graeme Slogrove • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research

Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Konica Minolta launches Workplace Hub, an all-in-one device unifying IT and app management
Document Management

Konica Minolta launches Workplace Hub, an all-in-one device unifying IT and app management

Konica Minolta has launched Workplace Hub, an all-in-one device unifying an organisation's IT and application management into a single centralised platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Informatica, Snowflake partnership to help customers accelerate to cloud native
Data Analytics

Informatica, Snowflake partnership to help customers accelerate to cloud native

Informatica partners with Snowflake to offer on-premises data warehouse and ETL to cloud modernisation programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks
Multi-cloud

Growing apprehension among SMBs in Asia Pacific as one in two suffer cyber attacks

A new Cisco study shows small and medium-sized businesses in Asia Pacific are exposed, under attack, and more worried about cybersecurity threats than before.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing
Malware

Supply chain and ransomware threats drove increase in cyber intelligence sharing

There has been a increase in sophisticated cross-border cyber criminal campaigns against the financial sector and its supply chain.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Are banks, social media and telcos to blame for scam explosion?
Unified Communications

Are banks, social media and telcos to blame for scam explosion?

Consumers think banks, retailers and mobile operators need to do more to protect them and their personal information from fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Data: the key to unlocking loyalty success
Marketing Technologies

Data: the key to unlocking loyalty success

Effective customer relationship leaders understand how to grow customer relationships by leveraging customer data to glean valuable behavioural insights.

By Billy Loizou • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day
Firewalls

Webinar: Sophos explains how to break a hacker's heart and ruin their day

Hackers' actions can bring down businesses, infrastructure, and even entire countries. But what if they could no longer do any of these things?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
How data analytics and the food industry is becoming the perfect blend
Data Analytics

How data analytics and the food industry is becoming the perfect blend

Providing more personalised shopping experiences through customer loyalty initiatives will ultimately benefit the customer.

By Amir Orad and Andrew Feigenson • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Equinix deploys first-of-its-kind 5G and edge development centre with full 5G network from Nokia
Unified Communications

Equinix deploys first-of-its-kind 5G and edge development centre with full 5G network from Nokia

Equinix announces the first-of-its-kind 5G and Edge Technology Development Center, with a fully operational, non-standalone 5G network from Nokia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Competitive talent markets are a technology problem
Data Science

Competitive talent markets are a technology problem

Instead of seeing the next few months as a pot-luck, data science and technology should be utilised to pick apart what exactly organisations need to grow.

By Rudy Crous • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Versa Networks receives highest product score in the 2021 Gartner Critical Capabilities report
Network Infrastructure

Versa Networks receives highest product score in the 2021 Gartner Critical Capabilities report

Versa Networks has received the highest product score from Gartner for the Large Global WAN Use Case category.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021