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Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches new cybersecurity guide for Australian execs

Palo Alto Networks is taking the cybersecurity fight to print as the company recently published its first book for Australian boards & executives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Dell EMC makes moves to modernize the data center
Storage

Dell EMC makes moves to modernize the data center

Dell EMC's ScaleIO Ready Node promises a data centre revolution with its latest software-defined, all-flash innovation on PowerEdge servers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Kaseya's Automation Exchange creates a new marketplace for automation
IT Automation

Kaseya's Automation Exchange creates a new marketplace for automation

Kaseya's Automation Exchange may bring a new era of vendor sharing and community marketplaces, benefiting MSPs and SMBs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Outlook for iOS and Android is now fully powered by the Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft

Outlook for iOS and Android is now fully powered by the Microsoft Cloud

No matter which industry you're in—from banking to the public sector—we're committed to help you address your legal, regulatory and compliance needs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence

Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation

Executive vice president of the Worldwide Commercial Business, Judson Althoff shares his thoughts on this morning's announcements at Microsoft Ignite.

By Judson Althoff • 8 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Major announcement: Microsoft reveals new cloud partnership at Ignite 2016
Marketing Technologies

Major announcement: Microsoft reveals new cloud partnership at Ignite 2016

​Today at Microsoft Ignite 2016, Microsoft announced a new partnership with who they call the 'most creative company in the industry'.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
IGNITE 2016 SPECIAL: Microsoft unveils tons of new offerings to drive digital transformation
Public Cloud

IGNITE 2016 SPECIAL: Microsoft unveils tons of new offerings to drive digital transformation

We're here in Atlanta for the first day of Microsoft Ignite 2016 and already there have a number of major announcements.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Risk aversion might be the safer path - but it comes with a hefty cost
Risk & Compliance

Risk aversion might be the safer path - but it comes with a hefty cost

Organisations that are too risk-averse might be stalling their own growth, or at least that's what new research by Marketforce has found.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
The behind the scene superheroes of Australia's digital revolution
SolarWinds

The behind the scene superheroes of Australia's digital revolution

Unsung Aussie IT pros fuel the nation's digital transformation, pivotal in our tech-dependent society yet often overlooked.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Schneider Electric looks to expand expertise within IT business unit
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric looks to expand expertise within IT business unit

Schneider Electric bolsters IT unit, taps Karthik Iyer and Adam Wilkinson for pivotal tech expansion roles amidst industry transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
How to solve the top five common wi-fi deployment issues
Wireless Networks

How to solve the top five common wi-fi deployment issues

Deploying large-scale Wi-Fi networks can be plagued by delays and issues, affecting service quality and user experience, according to NETSCOUT APAC director.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Yahoo works to clean up its titanic data breach mess
Cybersecurity

Yahoo works to clean up its titanic data breach mess

Yahoo scrambles to mitigate a colossal data breach affecting 500m users, as state-sponsored hackers are blamed for the 2014 incident.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
The incredible system that every IT department needs
Unified Communications

The incredible system that every IT department needs

Discover Netscout, the hidden gem revolutionising IT monitoring with InfiniStream, the 'big data device' essential for any tech department.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 24th Sep 2016
Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution
Malware

Wedge Networks to provide massively scaled Cylance AI security solution

Wedge Networks teams up with Cylance to enhance telco security, integrating AI for real-time, large-scale threat prevention.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Clever thinking takes SDN advantages to the wider branch network
Network Infrastructure

Clever thinking takes SDN advantages to the wider branch network

SDN's new frontier: VeloCloud extends the tech's reach, targeting a $6bn leap in the burgeoning branch network market by 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Telstra and Microsoft expand partnership in Australia
Microsoft

Telstra and Microsoft expand partnership in Australia

Telstra and Microsoft boost Aussie biz with integrated Office 365 and voice services, signalling a new era in workplace communication.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Three major challenges hindering enterprise mobility for Aus & NZ
Cybersecurity

Three major challenges hindering enterprise mobility for Aus & NZ

Australian and New Zealand firms must tackle security, back-end integration, and cost to succeed in enterprise mobility, says Red Hat.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'
eLearning

LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'

LinkedIn is hoping to make it easier for businesses and professionals to boost their professional skills, with the launch of LinkedIn Learning.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Hyperscale

Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC

Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016