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AI may have your health and finances on record before the year is out

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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Here's how artificial intelligence and deep learning are moving from buzzwords to revenue-generating endeavours...
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Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Miners race to solve a cryptographic puzzle, which completes the next transaction (or block) on the chain, in hopes of capturing the coin reward.
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Alphabay disappears: Three scenarios to look for next

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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As AlphaBay vanishes, the dark web braces for upheaval, with markets jostling for supremacy or a radical shift to P2P trading.
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Cybersecurity starts with training your employees

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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At the end of an education and awareness initiative, all users should be able to understand how to identify security threats & how to respond to them.
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When do you move your office to the cloud? – Gartner

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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cloud office
While the adoption of cloud office is rising, it will never be universal due to many valid reasons that include security, privacy and vendor support.
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Why smart contracts on the blockchain aren't viable for businesses yet - Gartner

Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
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opinion
Smart contracts within blockchain platforms have a lot to offer, but the immaturity of the technology makes them a potential vulnerability for now.
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The three Rs of enterprise security: Rotate, repave, and repair

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
No organisation regularly repaves their services or applications from a known, good state, leading to vulnerable servers for more than five months.
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Four cyber security principles that withstand the test of time

Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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software development
Information security can be a noisy place. As a career security guy my experiences have given me a deep understanding of attackers & the enterprise.
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How to build culture-driven digital transformation from the top down, across the board

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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digital transformation
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opinion
A Capgemini study exposes corporate culture as the main barrier to digital transformation, highlighting a crucial misalignment between leaders and staff.
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Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and can add immense value to organisations — but they are by no means foolproof.
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How to go threat hunting: The thrill of the hunt

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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threat intelligence
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opinion
Let's go threat-hunting. When the hunters and tools have been assembled, let us explore the thought processes that prepare them for a successful hunt.
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Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
A white-hat hacker at a recent super-yacht investor conference demonstrated how he took control of a super-yacht's satellite communications system.
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Five steps to build a business case for enterprise mobility

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Paving the path to profit with mobile tech: Key steps outlined for a solid business case for enterprise mobility amidst IT challenges.
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Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap

Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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bluewolf
The AI Investment Gap – a discrepancy between C-Level executives who understand AI and those who have yet to deploy it into their business.
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Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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encryption
Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.
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Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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headsets
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contact centre
So you deployed your world class, award winning, enterprise transforming, non-covfefe unified communication solution….but something's not quite right.
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Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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phishing
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email security
Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.
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Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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disruption
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analyst report
Gartner reveals disruptors like Amazon and Uber outpace traditional tech firms, urging a rethink of business models for sustained growth.
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Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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microsoft
Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.
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The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.