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Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics
Privileged Access Management

Why NDB compliance starts with the “essential” security basics

Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.

By Michael Bosnar • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Guardians of data: Who watches over our information
Data Protection

Guardians of data: Who watches over our information

Australian businesses lost over AUD $2 million to hackers last year, prompting new laws. Now, IT teams act as vital guardians of data security.

By Richard Cookes • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system
Blockchain

How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system

Blockchain is not going to be the one piece of technology that will be the panacea to solve every problem and challenge that exists today.

By Greg Dillon • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Global Stories

Opinion stories

3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018
Disaster Recovery

3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018

Australia's power grid faces instability in 2018 as coal is phased out; three key trends in renewables, IoT, and data centres anticipated to stabilise it.

By John Atherton • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure
Customer Relationship Management

How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure

After a year rife with Customer Experience (CX) failures, Australian companies must repair consumer trust through transparency and reliable service delivery.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering
Cybersecurity

CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering

Cybercriminals stole millions from Queensland law firms using a simple email scam, tricking lawyers into revealing their login passwords.

By Emmanuel Marshall • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'

Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.

By Ramon Chen • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?
Digital Transformation

Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?

Digital is not a new concept. What is new is the notion that digital goes beyond simply implementing technology within businesses.

By Jayajyoti Sengupta • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Expert insights: Why visibility and forensics matter in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Expert insights: Why visibility and forensics matter in cybersecurity

​A Six-Point Checklist for making sure that your security teams have the capacity to track the root causes and progress of noxious malware
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By David Shefter • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Four ways machine learning technology will evolve in 2018
Security Information and Event Management

Four ways machine learning technology will evolve in 2018

In 2018, Australian businesses will harness machine learning and AI technology for seamless operations, pre-trained models, and enhanced IoT functionalities.

By Simon Eid • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes
Cybersecurity

How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.

By Vikas Uberoy • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Cloud Access Security Broker: A force to be reckoned with in the new-age of cloud computing
Cloud Security

Cloud Access Security Broker: A force to be reckoned with in the new-age of cloud computing

Before midday I had already accessed and shared information through three cloud based applications for work, and I had checked in to others.

By Guy Eilon • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
The myth of wireless: Why you can't have 5G without fibre
Hyperscale

The myth of wireless: Why you can't have 5G without fibre

Fibre is foundational for 5G's promised speeds and capacity. Without extensive fibre networks, the full potential of 5G will remain out of reach.

By Greg Whiffin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Hyperscale

Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.

By John Engates • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Expert: What CaaS channel partners should look for in a data centre partner
Unified Communications

Expert: What CaaS channel partners should look for in a data centre partner

There is a huge market for channel partners to sell Collaboration as a Service (CaaS) solutions - Node4 has provided advice for data centre selection.

By Mark Phelps • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?

Machine learning and deep learning are transforming tech, but what's the difference? Discover how deep learning powers driverless cars and voice assistants.

By Johanna Pingel • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

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Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats
Firewalls

Three key elements to protect Kiwi enterprises from cyber threats

Executive teams must invest in continually improving security management processes to prevent successful attacks.

By Ian Raper • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017