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Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits
QuintessenceLabs

Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits

Australian-grown cybersecurity firms including Kasada, QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai have all been drumming up a storm at Australian tech summits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?
Breach Prevention

Healthcare reports most NDB breach incidents so far - why are they at risk?

Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme has netted 63 breach notifications, most of which were from health service providers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
With the GDPR clock ticking, how ready is your organisation?
Data Privacy

With the GDPR clock ticking, how ready is your organisation?

With only weeks to go before the European Union's new GDPR regulations come into force, many Australian organisations are still scrambling.

By Scott Robertson • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
YOU'RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney
Data Analytics

YOU'RE INVITED: CeBIT 2018 - Sydney

As the largest and longest-running B2B conference in the APAC region, CeBIT is certainly not an event to be missed.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
How to choose the best end-to-end solution for your 3D scanning projects
Fuji Xerox

How to choose the best end-to-end solution for your 3D scanning projects

The Geomagic DesignX is the most comprehensive reverse engineering software that combines history-based CAD with 3D Scan data processing.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
EXPERT: Six AI ingredients every wireless networking strategy needs
Network Infrastructure

EXPERT: Six AI ingredients every wireless networking strategy needs

A robust wireless networking strategy must now integrate AI, say experts from Mist Systems, underscoring six crucial AI elements for success.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
What are the pros and cons of on-prem data centres vs cloud?
Private Cloud

What are the pros and cons of on-prem data centres vs cloud?

There is a lot of murkiness around cloud solutions and data centres because the distinctions aren't always made clear - here it is in black & white.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Apr 2018
Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack

Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense
Network Infrastructure

Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense

Telstra's acquisition of VMtech strategically boosts its ability to transform network, security, and cloud infrastructure for better agility and performance.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Research shows IT overhaul key to beating out competition
Network Infrastructure

Research shows IT overhaul key to beating out competition

88% of respondents are transforming it at minimal to moderate pace; 81% agree it transformation is essential to win in the market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy
Software-as-a-Service

The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy

In the Asia-Pacific region, research company IDC predicts that more than 70% of enterprises will have a multi-cloud strategy by the end of this year.

By Steve Singer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Key features from VMware's latest vRealize Suite update
Virtualisation

Key features from VMware's latest vRealize Suite update

VMware's vRealize CMP updates aim for 'self-driving' cloud ops & IT automation, enhancing hybrid cloud management.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre
Network Infrastructure

Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre

We sat down with Polaris' Adam Gibson to learn about where data centres need to be delivering value for clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP
Customer Relationship Management

Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP

The distributor says the move reflects the company's progression into the next phase of its digital transformation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
The top trends affecting I&O teams? Gartner knows
DataCentre infrastructure

The top trends affecting I&O teams? Gartner knows

Gartner report challenges infrastructure and operations leaders to rethink their jobs in the digital age. #technology #digitaltransformation.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT
Malware

The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT

While most ransomware attacks currently infiltrate an organisation via email, IoT presents a new delivery system for both mass and targeted attacks.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Interview: Cisco on where the opportunity lies for intent-based networking
Network Infrastructure

Interview: Cisco on where the opportunity lies for intent-based networking

Cisco talks about how the role of partners and networking personnel is set to experience a shift as a result of intent-based networking.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
SonicWall supersizes threat protection with new Capture Cloud Platform
Data Protection

SonicWall supersizes threat protection with new Capture Cloud Platform

Winning the cyber arms race requires a consistent, agile, reputable stream of real-time cyber threat intelligence, explains SonicWall CEO Bill Conner.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict
Security Information and Event Management

IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict

Splunk ANZ area vice president Simon Eid gives advice on how to ensure that you and your clients IoT network is kept safe and secure.

By Simon Eid • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018