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BlueJeans Rooms audio quality gets Dolby boost
Unified Communications

BlueJeans Rooms audio quality gets Dolby boost

BlueJeans and Dolby launch Rooms for enhanced video meetings, aiming to dominate the growing huddle-room market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Silver Peak VoIP withstands 'torture test' for quality
Unified Communications

Silver Peak VoIP withstands 'torture test' for quality

Leading network test lab puts EdgeConnect through its paces which maintains toll-quality VoIP service over broadband, even with more than 55% packet loss.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
How AI can facilitate a changing workforce
Artificial Intelligence

How AI can facilitate a changing workforce

Australia's workforce is getting younger as Millennials take over from retiring Baby Boomers, creating a knowledge gap that can be filled by AI.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work
Education, Learning & Training

Explained: Reverse mentoring and how you can make it work

Reverse mentoring flips traditional roles by having younger employees mentor senior colleagues. Success hinges on openness and a safe environment.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Trends driving secure SD-WAN services
Network Infrastructure

Trends driving secure SD-WAN services

Versa Networks is driving secure SD-WAN innovation with its acclaimed Secure Cloud IP architecture, according to a new Futuriom report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
The six success factors for successful smart card migration
RFID

The six success factors for successful smart card migration

Educational institutes are phasing out legacy security systems for smart RFID cards. Follow these six steps to ensure a successful smart card migration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Commercial SaaS platforms on the rise in APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Commercial SaaS platforms on the rise in APAC

Linius launches Software-as-a-Service platform, Linius Video Services, making its video virtualisation technology commercially available.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Financial services breaches nearly triple in two years - Bitglass
Malware

Financial services breaches nearly triple in two years - Bitglass

Bitglass' 2018 Financial Breach Report reveals a significant increase in breaches, with three times as many reported compared to 2016.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Huge vulnerabilities in software supply chain being exploited
DevOps

Huge vulnerabilities in software supply chain being exploited

A very exposing report has revealed breaches are rising and response times are falling, largely due to shoddy software development practices.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
DDN makes 'old' appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO
Tintri

DDN makes 'old' appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO

The revival story of IT company Tintri continues as DDN today announced a new executive appointment - with potentially a 100 more to come.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?

Given cloud's massive momentum, Mark Gaydos says there is a risk that some basic fundamentals might be being overlooked in the rush.

By Mark Gaydos • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
How rethinking data storage can unleash AI's potential
Storage

How rethinking data storage can unleash AI's potential

With data, AI is just a bunch of fancy code. But in order to capitalise on data's potential, we need to look critically at how it is stored.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Meeting the rising demand for affordable data storage
Storage

Meeting the rising demand for affordable data storage

SUSE launches Enterprise Storage 5.5, meeting surging demand with cost-effective, scalable Ceph-powered solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Progress keeps UI development accessible with latest release
Marketing Technologies

Progress keeps UI development accessible with latest release

Progress's new Kendo UI release is the first commercial JavaScript toolkit to fully support WCAG 2.1, making web development more accessible for all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Australia trailing behind APAC in cloud migration and security
Cloud Security

Australia trailing behind APAC in cloud migration and security

A new report highlights that Australia lags behind emerging APAC markets in cloud migration and security management, with complacency cited as a key factor.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Automated technology could save financial institutions nearly $10 million a year
Cloud Services

Automated technology could save financial institutions nearly $10 million a year

Pitney Bowes launches Spectrum Screener, a solution for financial service providers to improve identity verification and achieve regulatory compliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help
EduTech

The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help

Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.

By Peter Croft • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology
Customer Relationship Management

The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology

Convenience culture thrives yet poses risks to joy, work ethics and tips scales from experience to expedience.

By Lauren Wilkin • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Adobe Acrobat DC gets a much-needed upgrade
Digital Signage

Adobe Acrobat DC gets a much-needed upgrade

Including improvements to PDF share and review services, touch-enabled editing on tablets, and PDF signing across devices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018