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Microsoft preparing displaced Aussies for future in tech

Microsoft has partnered with the government to provide digital skills to workers whose roles were displaced by automotive manufacturing plant closure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Edge, IoT and energy efficiency all feature in Vertiv MD's forecast for AU

The year seems to be flying by with one month down already, but Vertiv ANZ managing director Robert Linsdell says there is still much to come.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Data Analytics

Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence

Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018

Cybersecurity

AU woman fakes CV to get $245k CIO salary, but gets sacked instead

The IT skills shortage in Australia is bad enough without having to factor in fraud - an expert has advice for both employers and potential recruits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018

Supply Chain

AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018

AT&T's CIOs face immense pressure in 2018 to digitise businesses and innovate, amidst rising tech disruptions from companies like Grab, Mobike, and ofo.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Digital Transformation

IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it

A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan

Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Public Cloud

Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer

New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Internet of Things

D-Link wins IoT Breakthrough award

D-Link's Omna 180 Cam HD wins the prestigious Home Security Camera Product of the Year award from IoT Breakthrough, outshining over 3,000 global entries.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Hyperscale

Datacloud UK kicks off with bright forecast for UK data centre market

Datacloud UK 2018 launched in London today, forecasting strong growth in the UK data centre market, with cloud deployments up 41 percent last year.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Malware

2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC

Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Digital Transformation

Concur explains how CIOs can gain quick wins in financial transformation

Concur has come up with three important questions (including a breakdown of each one) CIOs should ask their teams to get a quick win.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Hyperscale

Investors to 'take the temperature' of the data centre market at forum in London

The opportunity to monitor new opportunities for emerging edge computing data centres and ecosystems is just around the corner.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office

It marks the fourth location that the telecommunications reseller has opened up, in addition to Perth, Sydney, and Singapore.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018

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Cybersecurity

Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion

Singtel Group's venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US 'deception technology' firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

EduTech

La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair

La Trobe has appointed cybersecurity expert Jill Slay as Optus Cyber Chair to lead its virtual facility, enhancing its industry-engaged research and teaching.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018