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Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.
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Only 20% of organisations use cloud DLP – Bitglass

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Each year, Bitglass conducts research on the state of enterprise cloud security in order to identify key trends and common vulnerabilities.
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CaaB hooks into Equinix data centers across the globe

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Cloud as a Business (CaaB) taps Equinix data centres in five key cities, enhancing global cloud infrastructure for MSPs with improved connectivity and security.
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Schneider Electric's key considerations for deploying a hybrid data centre

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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Schneider Electric highlights the shift to hybrid data centres, focusing on modularity, edge computing, and the resurgence of liquid cooling for efficiency.
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Check Point research discovers new variant of mobile malware

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.
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Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.
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QNAP launches beta of new version of NAS OS

Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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QTS 4.4.1 beta 3 includes VJBOD Cloud for integrated cloud object storage and CacheMount for low-latency cloud data access.
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Alibaba Cloud amongst top three cloud DBMS providers - Gartner

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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Gartner has named Alibaba Cloud as one of the major players in the cloud database management system (DBMS) market.
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Hands-on Review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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Lenovo's 6th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a portable powerhouse, boasting sharp imagery, robust connectivity, and a featherweight design at just over 1kg.
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Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Employment Hero, an Australian cloud-based employment platform, has secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, elevating its valuation beyond AU$100 million.
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CyrusOne updates outlook for Frankfurt data centre

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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CyrusOne has revealed details about the first phase of its newest data centre, which is being constructed in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Why 5G and AI will determine cybersecurity strategy for the next decade

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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5G and AI are poised to reshape cybersecurity strategies for the next decade, warn experts from BI.ZONE and the World Economic Forum.
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Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Amazon has admitted that Alexa recordings, along with their transcripts, are stored on its servers until users manually delete them, raising privacy concerns.
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Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Enterprises are at a critical moment in cloud adoption, with Symantec revealing 54% of firms struggle to keep up with cloud security demands.
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Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Ambit has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, with CEO Josh Comrie relocating to lead the expansion following an NZD $1.75M capital raise.
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Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.
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Rittal forms global strategic partnership with Atos

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Rittal has announced that it has formed a new global strategic partnership with Atos and Siemens to develop intelligent edge data centre solutions.
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SUSE launches offering to securely manage cloud infrastructure

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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SUSE Manager manages physical, virtual and containerised systems across edge, core and cloud environments from a single centralised console.
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How digital print can keep retail spaces 'instagrammable'

Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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Digital print services can give retail spaces the flashy edge needed for an attractive décor to provide an engaging customer experience.
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Hands-on Review: In the age of smart TVs, how relevant is the 4K Apple TV?

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Two years on, is the 4K Apple TV still a viable choice in the world of smart TVs? We delve into its design, hardware, interface, and more to find out.