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6 ways your manual payroll system could be increasing your risk profile

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Using a manual payroll system? You're likely boosting your risk profile. Here are six reasons why an automated, cloud-based system is essential.
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2018 public cloud revenue to surge 21.4% - but then it 'will stabilise'

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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Public cloud will continue its rapid growth in 2018 but according to Gartner there could be a tunnel coming to take the light.
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Global service provider opts with Silver Peak for SD-WAN offerings

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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After a comprehensive evaluation of a number of SD-WAN vendors, a subsidiary of the KDDI Corporation has partnered with Silver Peak.
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Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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Telstra's acquisition of VMtech strategically boosts its ability to transform network, security, and cloud infrastructure for better agility and performance.
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Businesses face 'cyber black holes' without complete visibility

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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network visibility
High-profile breaches tend to have a similar storyline: old, unpatched vulnerabilities, advanced persistent threats, and a lack of visibility.
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Canalys says SECaaS growing rapidly, while vendors struggle to keep up

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Security-as-a-Service offerings surged in 2017 according to Canalys, but vendors like Symantec struggle to meet unpredictable investor expectations.
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Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn't surprise anyone”

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.
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Gartner: Integrated systems revenue will grow $12.3b in 2018

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Hyperconverged integrated systems (HCIS) will experience the strongest growth at 55%, while integrated stack systems will experience a 5% decline.
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Channel dominated infrastructure shipments in 2017 with 74%

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
The value of global infrastructure shipments hit an all-time high last year with 3 vendors and the channel dominating, but direct sales are catching.
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RSA Security director dissects identity & access management industry

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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As well as emerging technologies, Steve spoke about the future, the implications of GDPR, & strategies that businesses can use to overcome challenges.
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10 key facts from Gartner on women in technology

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Gartner reveals grim statistics on gender diversity in boardrooms and the IT sector, highlighting a lack of women in leadership roles.
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Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services

Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.
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International server market revenue surges 26.4%

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Global server market revenue soared by 26.4% to USD $20.7 billion in 4Q17, driven by strong demand for cloud services and new server technologies.
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Gartner names MarkLogic visionary in Magic Quadrant for data management solutions

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Gartner lauds MarkLogic as Visionary in database analytics for second year, highlighting its innovative enterprise solutions.
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Gartner provides 7 steps for dealing with Spectre and Meltdown

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
​No doubt you've heard of Spectre and Meltdown before, given security researchers are calling them 'catastrophic' - here's Gartner's advice.
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ASUSTOR responds to Spectre & Meltdown with ADM update

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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ASUSTOR is releasing updates to its ADM this week as part of its efforts to fix the Meltdown security vulnerabilities.
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End-users have spoken - Gartner Customers' Choices announced

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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Gartner has announced the 2018 Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Enterprise Network Firewall, and Data Center Backup and Recovery Software.
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Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Schneider Electric recognized as a leader in facility optimization software by Verdantix, thanks to its EcoStruxure offerings.
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Gartner provides recommendations around Equinix CEO's abrupt departure

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix CEO Steve Smith steps down, leading to uncertainty in the datacenter industry. No immediate impact expected.
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“Last year was a phenomenal one for SailPoint on many fronts' - CEO

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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SailPoint has credited its staff and passion for innovation for what the company describes as an 'award-winning' year in 2017.