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Service providers a weak link in cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Service providers a weak link in cybersecurity

Businesses that allow their service providers to access sensitive data are at risk of a cyberattack, warns consulting firm Protiviti.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Software-defined WAN gaining traction
Network Infrastructure

Software-defined WAN gaining traction

Software-defined WAN tech surges as firms seek digital edge, says Silver Peak, likening its rise to cloud's revolutionary debut.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
IoT bringing more security concerns, says expert
Firewalls

IoT bringing more security concerns, says expert

The rise of the Internet of Things across industries is bringing with it a new wave of security concerns, and business need to be aware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?
Digital Transformation

Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?

IT's obsession with replacing old technology with new is like diet fads. Cloud-only strategies leave no room for moderation, says Gartner analyst.

By Gregor Petri • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?
Unified Communications

Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?

Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.

By Carol Rozwell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Fortinet ramps up local managed security provider focus
Firewalls

Fortinet ramps up local managed security provider focus

Fortinet is eyeing up the managed security service provider market in Australia and New Zealand, with plans to ramp up its market share.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Software AG rolls out NextGen business analytics offering
Data Analytics

Software AG rolls out NextGen business analytics offering

The ability to collect, monitor, analyse and understand a fast-moving stream of data is crucial for any digital enterprise, Software AG says.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Application Performance Management software in hot demand
Application Performance Monitoring

Application Performance Management software in hot demand

The rising demand for cloud-based APM software is boosting the performance and availability of management software, according to Technavio.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Pure Storage ups investment into open source and cloud computing
Storage

Pure Storage ups investment into open source and cloud computing

Pure Storage expands OpenStack efforts with new solutions and certifications, supporting the OpenStack Foundation and Mirantis Unlocked.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Microsoft brings the power of IoT to the manufacturing industry
Manufacturing

Microsoft brings the power of IoT to the manufacturing industry

Microsoft is working with the OPC Foundation to enable greater application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the manufacturing industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches
Multi-factor authentication

Compromised credentials a leading point of attack in data breaches

Survey shows compromised credentials contribute to nearly a quarter of data breaches, pushing companies to extend access control policies to third parties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
How to get a slice of the millennial money pie
Qualtrics

How to get a slice of the millennial money pie

Industry experts predict millennial consumers will spend $200 billion a year by 2017. Here are five key strategies for marketing to this group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
CEOs view digital transformation as positive - but dramatic
Digital Transformation

CEOs view digital transformation as positive - but dramatic

Local CEOs are prioritising technology higher than their international counterparts, and are bullish about the impact of digital on their profits.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Analyst Opinion: The window is still open for fixed wireless technologies
Unified Communications

Analyst Opinion: The window is still open for fixed wireless technologies

Renewed interest in fixed wireless broadband as factors such as upgrades to LTE technology and the need to connect the unconnected come into play.

By Mark Newman • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?
Disaster Recovery

How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?

Whangamata Super Liquor conquers downtime, secures transactions during peak season with Cradlepoint, sparing £10k losses.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Cyber crims ditch financial markets, set sights on retail sector
Malware

Cyber crims ditch financial markets, set sights on retail sector

Retail sector now the most targeted by cyber criminals, surpassing finance sector, according to NTT 2016 Global Threat Intelligence Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads
Apps

App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads

Mobile app revenues on track to soar to US$79bn by 2020, eclipsing the growth in app downloads, with China driving the surge, Ovum reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Data center startup emerges from stealth with $12.5m and new appliance
Hyperscale

Data center startup emerges from stealth with $12.5m and new appliance

Diamanti, which aims to solve production container deployment and performance challenges, has secured $12.5m funding and debuted a new appliance.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
NSW Government updates whole-of-government ICT hardware contract
Digital Signage

NSW Government updates whole-of-government ICT hardware contract

The NSW Government has extended its whole-of-government ICT hardware contract through to April 30, 2017 and updated the devices covered by the deal.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016