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Ignore the critics, because WordPress has finally arrived
Digital Transformation

Ignore the critics, because WordPress has finally arrived

Despite criticisms, WordPress has evolved from a simple blogging tool to a versatile CMS, now powering over 31% of all websites, including major enterprises.

By David Vogelpohl • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Exclusive: DDoS attacks up, spike in attacks on govt agencies
Distributed Denial of Service

Exclusive: DDoS attacks up, spike in attacks on govt agencies

NETSCOUT has released its Arbor Active Threat Level Analysis System (ATLAS) report for the first half of 2018, exclusive on SecurityBrief.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs

WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData
Fintech

Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData

While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Exclusive interview: The story of Lenovo's data center business
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: The story of Lenovo's data center business

Lenovo is a multinational company with a diverse leadership team, debunking misconceptions that it is just a Chinese manufacturing company.

By Julia Gabel • 8 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
A definitive look at whether AI is a job creator, enabler or destroyer
Artificial Intelligence

A definitive look at whether AI is a job creator, enabler or destroyer

AI isn't taking your job—it's transforming it. Increased AI and automation in enterprises shift roles from repetitive tasks to high-value strategic work.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace
Microsoft

You're invited: MS Elevate helps businesses get the most out of the modern workplace

Microsoft Elevate in Auckland to help businesses navigate digital transformation, featuring real-life applications and case studies from New Zealand firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one
Software-as-a-Service

Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one

Choosing HR software: do you opt for best-of-breed solutions like Cornerstone or all-in-one giants like Oracle? These five myths reveal the pros and cons.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
Edge computing isn't new and it's not what you think
DataCentre infrastructure

Edge computing isn't new and it's not what you think

At the DCD>Edge Summit, experts argued that edge computing isn't a novel concept, but its evolving applications and importance are reshaping how we define it.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Exclusive interview: Traditional data centers VS cloud - which is more secure?
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Exclusive interview: Traditional data centers VS cloud - which is more secure?

Traditional data centres vs. cloud: David Kim of TmaxSoft dispels myths about security, highlighting cloud's superior regulations, tech, and data protection.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Gartner debunks 5 myths surrounding the AI hype
Digital Transformation

Gartner debunks 5 myths surrounding the AI hype

Innovation leaders must walk a fine line between embracing and overplaying AI technologies' role in delivering business value.

By Christy Pettey • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out
Entrepreneur

So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out

Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.

By AdamSmith • 7 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017
Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted
Malware

Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted

Contrary to what many people assume biometric readers aren't foolproof. They have their own set of unique vulnerabilities. Fingerprints can be stolen.

By Welivesecurity • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Arbor Networks: Beware of headline risk with DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Arbor Networks: Beware of headline risk with DDoS attacks

DDoS myths debunked: Arbor Networks stresses the danger of headline-induced misconceptions and the necessity for robust defence strategies.

By Tim Murphy • 4 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Gartner: Why there is No Intelligence in AI
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner: Why there is No Intelligence in AI

Gartner debunks AI hyperbole, explaining 'intelligence' as a misnomer for the evolving landscape of astonishing tech advancements.

By Tom Austin • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
Malware

Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

ESET researchers are warning about Facebook hoax scams that spread fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.

By An Editor • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Downtime and delays cost Aussie businesses up to $825M a year
Storage

Downtime and delays cost Aussie businesses up to $825M a year

Australian companies could be losing up to $825m a year due to delays and downtime, according to a report by Nimble Storage and Oxford Economics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

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