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Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Health Technologies

Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Public cloud data centres driving enterprise IT spend
DataCentre infrastructure

Public cloud data centres driving enterprise IT spend

Cloud IT infrastructure will account for nearly half of all enterprise IT spend by 2019 with public cloud data centre spend leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
In plain sight: Avoiding loss of visibility and security in virtualised environments
Network Infrastructure

In plain sight: Avoiding loss of visibility and security in virtualised environments

Network Packet Brokers are key to mitigating enterprise network blind spots – but unless chosen wisely, they can compromise visibility.

By Glenn Chagnot • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Exclusive: Data center specialist hits local market
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Data center specialist hits local market

Sweden's Bergvik Flooring has signed an Australian reseller and entered discussions with a Hong Kong reseller as the company plots expansion in APAC.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Fortinet firewall deployment handling loads 'rivalling any deployment anywhere'
Firewalls

Fortinet firewall deployment handling loads 'rivalling any deployment anywhere'

Fortinet has deployed its FortiGate-3700D data center firewall in a deal it says shows the firewall's ability to handle the most demanding needs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Aussie businesses need to get organised, says experts
Supply Chain

Aussie businesses need to get organised, says experts

The Australian economy is forecast to remain soft in the coming year. Businesses make sure they have the technology to remain resilient.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Availability to the remote office: Myth or reality?
Virtualisation

Availability to the remote office: Myth or reality?

The perception is a data centre in a head office is capable of everything needed for the company; but can the remote office live up to expectations?.

By Don Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Security concerns main barrier to hybrid IT adoption
Hyperscale

Security concerns main barrier to hybrid IT adoption

Australian organisations are increasingly adopting hybrid IT architectures, with security being the main concern, according to CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Ricoh and Veeam: Backup-as-a-Service the way of the future
Virtualisation

Ricoh and Veeam: Backup-as-a-Service the way of the future

Ricoh's new cloud-based Backup-as-a-Service with Veeam's Cloud Connect offers offsite backup and disaster recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Enterprises turn to WAN solutions to meet growing demands
Hybrid & Remote Work

Enterprises turn to WAN solutions to meet growing demands

Enterprise IT departments are turning to WAN solutions as budgets decline and demands increase, says Frost and Sullivan.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Internet of Things will dominate business decisions and systems by 2020
Internet of Things

Internet of Things will dominate business decisions and systems by 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is set to cause major disruptions in consumer lives and business models, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
DX to accelerate Big Data and Analytics adoption in APAC
Data Analytics

DX to accelerate Big Data and Analytics adoption in APAC

Digital transformation in APAC to boost Big Data adoption, with a $65bn productivity boom forecasted, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?
Unified Communications

What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?

Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.

By Chantel Cary • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Three ways to meet consumer demand this year
Unified Communications

Three ways to meet consumer demand this year

In 2023, staying ahead in retail means mastering omni-channel experiences and refining customer journey analytics, asserts Teradata.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
The CIO's resolutions for 2016 - it's never too late to improve
Digital Transformation

The CIO's resolutions for 2016 - it's never too late to improve

Do you believe New Year's resolutions are too old fashioned for the digital age? Marc Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook doesn't think so.

By Mark Raskino • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Organisations need to adopt a zero-trust approach
Cybersecurity

Organisations need to adopt a zero-trust approach

Organisations need to change their attitudes when it comes to network security, and must acquire a zero trust approach to prevent disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
Analytics not enough, according to expert
Data Analytics

Analytics not enough, according to expert

Organisations failing to tap full potential of data, says Qualtrics. Companies need to understand 'why' data is collected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
New cyber threat using SEO to target websites
Marketing Technologies

New cyber threat using SEO to target websites

Akamai Technologies has identified a new cyber threat manipulating SEO with SQL injections, impacting over 3,800 websites and misleading search engine rankings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
IBM looks to clamp down on payment fraud
Public Cloud

IBM looks to clamp down on payment fraud

IBM acquires IRIS Analytics to help combat payment fraud. Only 16% of banks can currently detect fraud in real-time.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016