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New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices
Malware

New backdoor malware targeting Mac devices

Apple users beware: New 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor' malware offers hackers full system control, posing as a benign file converter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Locked up: Thieving Telstra exec sentenced
Unified Communications

Locked up: Thieving Telstra exec sentenced

A Telstra exec's career ends behind bars after pilfering £250k in devices for resale and gifts, facing parole after 18 months served.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Automation making tax time easier, says Concur
Concur

Automation making tax time easier, says Concur

Automated tools like Concur simplify tax time by allowing employees to track expenses digitally throughout the year, easing the end-of-financial-year rush.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
CAUDIT survey reveals top 10 ICT challenges facing educational institutions
Fintech

CAUDIT survey reveals top 10 ICT challenges facing educational institutions

The annual CAUDIT survey has uncovered the top 10 ICT issues affecting educational institutions. Student success tech and emerging tech top the list.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Phishing

Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?

Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report
IT Budget

Australia's ICT future is bright, finds Global Information Technology Report

The World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report paints a rosy picture of Australia's ICT sector, placing it 18th out of 139 countries.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Zettagrid deploys Microsoft Office 365 in shared cloud environment
Microsoft

Zettagrid deploys Microsoft Office 365 in shared cloud environment

Zettagrid, a self-service cloud computing platform, has just announced it's been authorised by Microsoft to enable customers to deploy Office 365.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Is Australian demand for enterprise applications wavering?
Cloud Services

Is Australian demand for enterprise applications wavering?

Aussie firms grapple with app fatigue as demand for mobile enterprise solutions endures, says Gartner at Sydney summit.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Redefining agility in the digital age
IT Industry

Redefining agility in the digital age

Something changed at the start of 2016. Concepts and trends that Gartner has been discussing for years suddenly became the aspirational norm.

By Donna Fitzgerald • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
STULZ acquires TSI to deliver modular data center solutions
Hyperscale

STULZ acquires TSI to deliver modular data center solutions

The joint venture will enable the two companies to work closely together to deliver unique modular data center solutions on a global scale.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Urbanise and PICA chase cloud in 16 million dollar deal
DataCentre infrastructure

Urbanise and PICA chase cloud in 16 million dollar deal

Urbanise.com Ltd and Prudential Investment Company of Australia (PICA) have just announced their new agreement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Just launched: ShareBase by Hyland
Hyperscale

Just launched: ShareBase by Hyland

ShareBase, a cloud-based enterprise file sync and share application has officially hit the shores of Australia and New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
New book challenges CEOs to change leadership growth
Leadership

New book challenges CEOs to change leadership growth

'Leaders Ready Now' is a joint project by three leadership experts at Development Dimensions International (DDI).

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Employee engagement surveys crucial to organisational change
Qualtrics

Employee engagement surveys crucial to organisational change

Employee engagement surveys are one of the crucial drivers in delivering and enhancing employee engagement programs, according to Qualtrics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Securing trust in digital business
Risk & Compliance

Securing trust in digital business

As smart devices are becoming autonomous, CISOs are being required to adopt new mechanisms and approaches to trust.

By Gartner • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council
Risk & Compliance

Promapp's BPM software to service Bayside City Council

Bayside City Council in Victoria has brought Promapp on board to provide its business process management software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Growing data loss concerns driving Backup-as-a-Service market
Disaster Recovery

Growing data loss concerns driving Backup-as-a-Service market

Growing concerns about data loss is having huge impact on the the BaaS sector, with new forecasts predicting the market to surpass $4 billion by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
AIIA says Government needs to ditch 'archaic' voting methods & switch to e-voting
Australian Government

AIIA says Government needs to ditch 'archaic' voting methods & switch to e-voting

Why is Australia slow at electronic voting uptake? The AIIA says that with e-voting in place, we would already know the election results by now.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Peace of mind from cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Peace of mind from cybercrime

Alarm bells for Aussie firms as cyber breaches cost millions; attitude shift urged to pre-empt digital threats.

By David Nicol • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016