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Big data: From 'shiny objects' to fundamental value
Data Analytics

Big data: From 'shiny objects' to fundamental value

Big data was a big topic in 2015. So what lies ahead in 2016? MapR boss John Schroeder outlines what he believes will be 2016's five big data trends.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
TechDay: A dramatically different beast from just a year ago
TechDay

TechDay: A dramatically different beast from just a year ago

2015 was the year that TechDay shunned the printers and became an entirely digital publisher - with excellent results.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2016
The Year of Mobile Collaboration: What to Expect in 2016
Bring Your Own Device

The Year of Mobile Collaboration: What to Expect in 2016

In 2016, expect mobile collaboration to transform work, driving success with secure cloud tech and BYOD growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Dec 2015
New security approach needed as corporations evolve
Distributed Denial of Service

New security approach needed as corporations evolve

Modern corporations throughout Asia Pacific need to evolve their approach to security threats according to AT&T security research.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Dec 2015
Queensland property market finally welcomes the digital age
Digitisation

Queensland property market finally welcomes the digital age

Queensland's property market leaps into the future with new digital platform PEXA, revolutionising $864bn asset transactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: Dell Precision M2800 Workstation
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Dell Precision M2800 Workstation

The Dell Precision M2800 Mobile Workstation is a high-spec performance machine designed for professionals, with a price tag to match.

By Mark Roulston • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
The three trends set to disrupt software in enterprise
Data Analytics

The three trends set to disrupt software in enterprise

While legacy market participants feel they have the digital assets they need, many lack imagination to spot where the next disruption is coming from.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
'Dangerous' email scam targets Australians
Firewalls

'Dangerous' email scam targets Australians

Email scam targeting Australians through postal service identified by Australia Post. Scam involves ransomware disguised as parcel collection.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Infinera and Corsa partner up to demonstrate SDN-enabled 100G services
Network Infrastructure

Infinera and Corsa partner up to demonstrate SDN-enabled 100G services

Infinera and Corsa showcase SDN-enabled 100G packet services for high-performance computing and advanced research and education applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016
Data Analytics

Security analytics and intelligence key for 2016

Security intelligence and analytical capabilities will come to the fore in the battle against cybercrime next year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking
Unified Communications

Who's listening? VoIP systems vulnerable to hacking

Businesses need to ensure they have the appropriate security measures in place to avoid being targeted by cyber criminals hacking into their systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015
VCE, Cisco partner for more secure data centres; less complex SDN
Network Infrastructure

VCE, Cisco partner for more secure data centres; less complex SDN

VCE and Cisco have teamed up to help create more secure data centres and take the complexity out of deploying SDN.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Big Data to Small Data, more security attacks on the horizon
DevOps

Big Data to Small Data, more security attacks on the horizon

Experts warn: A pivot from Big Data could spur more, advanced cyber-attacks in 2016, with businesses bracing for impact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Optus pays $51,000 in penalties after ACCC issues infringement notices
Optus

Optus pays $51,000 in penalties after ACCC issues infringement notices

Optus Internet cops $51,000 in penalties after alleged false or misleading representations about cable broadband internet speeds.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
The SDN Ecosystem: forecasts and opportunities
Network Infrastructure

The SDN Ecosystem: forecasts and opportunities

As service providers seek to reduce costs and virtualise their network, SDN and NFV investments will account for over $20 billion in revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
NextDC flush after successful $120m capital raising
Hyperscale

NextDC flush after successful $120m capital raising

NextDC has successfully completed its latest round of fundraising, bringing in an additional $120 million needed for two new data centres.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Nuage expands partner programme with self-service certification
Network Infrastructure

Nuage expands partner programme with self-service certification

Nuage Networks has added a self-service certification initiative to its partner program, providing easy verification of Nuage SDN compatibility.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
National strategies needed to maximise IoT potential
Internet of Things

National strategies needed to maximise IoT potential

Govt strategies key to unlocking IoT benefits, says Data Innovation chief, calling for policies to maximise tech for economy and life quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: The Dell Optiplex 9020
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Dell Optiplex 9020

Hot off the press is the new enterprise stalwart, the Dell Optiplex 9020. Built like a brick outhouse, designed to stand up to your everyday user.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015