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Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants
Network Infrastructure

Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants

Already widely regarded as one of Australia's leading Tier 3+ data centres, Polaris has now taken the experience to a whole new level.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront

2017 will see machine learning, emotional communication, simplicity and unbalanced compositions dominate visual design.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Reckon unveils partnership with Australasian accountancy network
Fintech

Reckon unveils partnership with Australasian accountancy network

Walker Wayland Australasia has signed a deal with software developer Reckon, offering discounts on its practice management software to member firms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft
Firewalls

Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft

Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Lenovo ups sustainability game with new manufacturing process
Manufacturing

Lenovo ups sustainability game with new manufacturing process

Lenovo aims to reduce heat, power consumption and carbon emissions with its new Low Temperature Solder (LTS) process. #innovation #sustainability.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?
Apps

Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?

It's still very early days for Android Instant Apps, with no solid information existing at present as to when a wider release may happen.

By Adam Holtby • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Aged care unit in Aus at 'forefront' of tech with ALE leading the way
Digital Entertainment

Aged care unit in Aus at 'forefront' of tech with ALE leading the way

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is updating the network and communications infrastructure of a NSW aged care facility to enhance daily care for residents.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Phishing scammers target PayPal in very well crafted attack, Proofpoint finds
Phishing

Phishing scammers target PayPal in very well crafted attack, Proofpoint finds

Scammers are finding increasingly cunning ways to capitalise on the reach and popularity of the world's global brands. This time PayPal is the target.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Dropbox hits $1bn revenue run rate, reveals new web design & solutions
Dropbox

Dropbox hits $1bn revenue run rate, reveals new web design & solutions

Dropbox launches new solutions and revamps website in bid to revolutionise business. CEO says focus is on collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts
Malware

Ransomware: Key insights from infosec experts

Take ransomware. What does it entail? Does it even matter – will it ever actually affect you? It'll vanish as quickly as it appeared, right? Wrong.

By Welivesecurity • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Two Telstra hires as Brennan IT looks to new channel to market
Partner Programmes

Two Telstra hires as Brennan IT looks to new channel to market

Brennan IT is eyeing up new paths to market with the appointment of former Telstra executive, Andrew Borthwick as head of partners and channels.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Interview: Has Gemalto found a flaw in your data encryption strategy?
Data Protection

Interview: Has Gemalto found a flaw in your data encryption strategy?

Gemalto is on the front line when it comes to security encryption. Unfortunately security managers in IT far falling behind in the backblocks.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Nimble surpasses 10k mission, partners dedicated to growth
Storage

Nimble surpasses 10k mission, partners dedicated to growth

Nimble Storage reports 10k customers have purchased its Predictive Flash platform which provides fast, reliable access to data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running
AI Security

Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running

Cylance has been positioned as a 'Visionary' in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year running.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says
Malware

Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says

In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Purple & FLEXdata lock in three-year WiFi contract with Queensland Airports
Customer Experience

Purple & FLEXdata lock in three-year WiFi contract with Queensland Airports

Purple and FLEXdata team up to boost Queensland Airports with savvy WiFi and analytics, poised to enhance traveller experience.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Verizon opens Advanced Security Operations Center in Canberra
Cybersecurity

Verizon opens Advanced Security Operations Center in Canberra

Verizon's new Canberra-based Advanced Security Operations Center boosts cyber defence for government and enterprise customers in Asia-Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Microsoft, Google, IBM surge but AWS still dominates public cloud services
Platform-as-a-Service

Microsoft, Google, IBM surge but AWS still dominates public cloud services

Microsoft, Google and IBM are slowly gaining on AWS in the public cloud services market, as the IaaS and PaaS infrastructure service market top US$7b.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year
Semiconductors

Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year

Strength in its IoT, data centre and security offerings helped drive Intel revenues for 2016 up, but weren't enough to prevent declining net income.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017