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Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack
Malware

Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack

Windows XP left vulnerable as Internet Explorer faces attacks, with no patch in sight, leaving users to seek alternative browsers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014
Remaking the mobile market...
Supply Chain

Remaking the mobile market...

Microsoft is hoping its recent acquisition of Nokia will help it gain a larger share of the smartphone market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
CMOs and CIOs are two functions divided by language
CMO

CMOs and CIOs are two functions divided by language

CMOs and CIOs face an ongoing challenge: bridging the gap between their distinct vocabularies in the digital marketing realm.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Eight in a row as PC market decline grows
Network Infrastructure

Eight in a row as PC market decline grows

PC market in Asia/Pacific (excl. Japan) contracts for 8th quarter in a row, hitting 23.8 million units in 2014 Q1 amidst political and economic shifts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
'Now, we're one Microsoft'
Microsoft

'Now, we're one Microsoft'

Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services business has been completed, confirmed executive VP Stephen Elop.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
Microsoft seals Nokia deal
Microsoft

Microsoft seals Nokia deal

Microsoft has completed its acquisition of Nokia, marking the first step in bringing the two organisations together.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2014
New Dell solutions 'changes the game' in networking
Virtualisation

New Dell solutions 'changes the game' in networking

Dell has unveiled new networking solutions to help customers deliver faster results and transform operations in scale-out and cloud-based environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Symantec: Phishers pump out Heartbleed attacks
Malware

Symantec: Phishers pump out Heartbleed attacks

Symantec detects phishing emails related to Heartbleed Bug, with phishers posing as US military insurance service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Facebook blows away analysts with strong financials
Health Technologies

Facebook blows away analysts with strong financials

Facebook outperforms expectations with a stellar Q1 report, boasting $2.5 billion revenue and a sharp rise in mobile users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2014
Dimension Data to quadruple its data centre business by 2018
Hyperscale

Dimension Data to quadruple its data centre business by 2018

The company's existing US$1 billion data centre business is looking to aggressively grow and scale both organically and through acquisition across the world.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Gartner: Many CEOs say Digital, but think E-business
Internet of Things

Gartner: Many CEOs say Digital, but think E-business

Technology is crucial for business growth, but CEOs lack understanding of digital business, warns Gartner's CEO survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Apple expands Capital Return Program to over US$130 Billion
Apple

Apple expands Capital Return Program to over US$130 Billion

Apple's board approves new increase in capital return program, with $130bn to be returned to shareholders by end of 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Mako Networks expands Oz market presence with Telstra deal
Cybersecurity

Mako Networks expands Oz market presence with Telstra deal

Mako Networks partners with Telstra to offer secure network management service for Australian business broadband customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Serko unveils cost-cutting pre-trip approval of travel expenses
Serko

Serko unveils cost-cutting pre-trip approval of travel expenses

Irrespective of size and scale, every business continually tries its best to cut costs. It's what they call good business sense, right?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi CEO retires... CFO takes over

JB Hi-Fi CEO Terry Smart retires after 14 years; CFO Richard Murray to lead, as the company eyes new growth opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Palo Alto Networks gains Gartner recognition for Enterprise Network Firewalls
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks gains Gartner recognition for Enterprise Network Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks has been recognised by Gartner as a leader in the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Firewalls for the third year running.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Fortinet leads industry in Zero-Day discoveries
Firewalls

Fortinet leads industry in Zero-Day discoveries

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs discovered 18 critical zero-day vulnerabilities in 2013, more than any other network security vendor in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
Microsoft signs Android patent deal with Motorola Solutions
Microsoft

Microsoft signs Android patent deal with Motorola Solutions

Microsoft has signed a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions for worldwide coverage of its patent portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
How to gain sales momentum following an acquisition...
Analyst report

How to gain sales momentum following an acquisition...

Post-M&A, companies must engage broadly to keep sales momentum, says Gartner, highlighting proactive strategies to prevent competitive disruption.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014