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Email fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets

Email fraud attacks surged 55% last quarter as criminals focus on targeted strikes, with real estate firms among the hardest hit, reports Proofpoint.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Unified Communications

Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO

Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Internet of Things

THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition

Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Achieving agility: data portability in the digital economy

In a digital age defined by cloud and SaaS, achieving data portability is essential for business agility, security, and overcoming vendor lock-in.

By Chris Gondek • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council

TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Unified Communications

No - you don't need to replace all your infrastructure

Facing end-of-life for your hardware? Interactive offers a no-upgrade-needed solution, ensuring continued support with rapid, local engineer response.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Unified Communications

Microsoft perfects remote team collaboration with Surface Hub 2 launch

Microsoft unveils Surface Hub 2, revolutionising remote teamwork with a sleek 4K+ multi-touch display and cutting-edge collaboration tools.

By Panos Panay • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Open source

Report: Open source software plagued with vulnerabilities

78% of 1100 examined codebases contained at least one open source vulnerability, with an average of 64 vulnerabilities per codebase.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Gaming

MYOB addresses gender imbalance in tech with female developer programme

It hopes that programmes such as developher will encourage other tech companies to be proactive about attracting women into technical roles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Data Analytics

Protecting data, as well as utilising it, is fundamental to business success

There is a real opportunity for businesses to gain significant competitive advantages through high-performance computing.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

AI Security

Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses

Only 9% of Australian businesses are prepared to comply with GDPR, despite feeling confident about NDB, according to Webroot's report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Cisco

Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints Rachael Falk as CEO

Rachael Falk has been appointed as the new CEO of the Australian Cyber Security Research Centre, replacing interim CEO Dr Darrell Williamson.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Health Technologies

Hardware maintenance the way it should be - fast, reliable, affordable

Vendor maintenance prices have skyrocketed, leaving businesses facing downtime and slow response times. But Interactive offers a solution.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Unified Communications

NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead

Felicity Ross, with extensive experience in communications, is set to replace Karina Keisler as NBN Co's new corporate affairs lead from 18 July 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018