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Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Security concerns have transformed into strategic advantages as managed SD-WAN services evolve, offering robust, integrated security measures.
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On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre

Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Pick a timeframe in the future and then imagine what the data centre will look like - a number of industry heavyweights have pitched their thoughts.
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Why the future of customer experience is both human and machine

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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cx
Touchpoint's CEO says when it comes to customer experience don't believe the 'robot revolution' will happen overnight.
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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
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Threat Spotlight: New widespread, 'unstoppable' phishing attack

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
Barracuda looks into a new phishing attack that impersonates popular web services to entice victims into giving away their credentials.
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More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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software development
There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.
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Three ways artificial intelligence is making buildings smarter

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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ai
In an ideal world, data anomalies would be automatically detected by AI-algorithms, and then immediately triaged and root cause identified.
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Realising maximum business value in a data-driven world

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
If data is the new oil, how can enterprises extract value? ManageEngine's Sridhar Iyengar talks about the best ways to manage the data boom.
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Data centre expert reveals 8 key capabilities of intent-based networking

Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Sasha Ratkovic CTO and Founder of Apstra explains just what those capabilities are and how important it is to include them in your data centre.
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Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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iot
Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.
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Six questions every business needs to consider to measure their cyber security

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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venafi
For those of you reading this that don't know your binary from a recursive hole in the ground, it's important to have a little foundational knowledge.
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New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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uc
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martech
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it automation
Virtual reality isn't just for gamers; it's transforming workplaces by enhancing team building, customer experience, and remote collaboration. Here's how.
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Global attitude & aptitude: Dtex brings behavioural intelligence back to APAC

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Dtex's Mohan Koo on the importance of looking beyond firewalls, and the opportunities and challenges in Australia.
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Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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martech
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google
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marketing
Google is moving to mobile-first indexing as over 50% of people now search on smartphones. Here are tips to get ready.
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Expert gives advice for distributors competing in digital economy

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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it automation
Doug Smith from Epicor says the rapid adoption of eCommerce is leaving many distributors at risk of falling by the wayside.
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Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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it managers
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workforce technology
IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.
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Everything you need to know about cloud computing in 2018

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
In 2018, cloud computing is set to transform business landscapes, driven by digital transformation, cost optimisation, and emergent tech like AI and IoT.
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Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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intel
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amd
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spectre
Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.
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GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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martech
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apm
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open source
Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.
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CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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case study
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opinion
Cybercriminals stole millions from Queensland law firms using a simple email scam, tricking lawyers into revealing their login passwords.