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Outstanding sales propel Exclusive Networks to top for Netscout
Exclusive Networks

Outstanding sales propel Exclusive Networks to top for Netscout

Exclusive Networks Malaysia clinches top Netscout sales award, bolstering its position as a leader in APAC network solutions.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017

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Transforming the edge with elasticity
Digital Transformation

Transforming the edge with elasticity

With WAN connectivity and digital transformation becoming ever more important factors for businesses, It's time for time for the edge to evolve.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro's Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks
Malware

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro's Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks

As IoT devices proliferate, Trend Micro's Home Network Security offers a simple, router-based solution to protect all connected devices from cyber threats.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Hands-on review- D-Link Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Network Camera
Gaming

Hands-on review- D-Link Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Network Camera

D-Link's latest Wi-Fi camera wows with 180-degree view and effortless setup; a must for Android users seeking all-room clarity.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?
Malware

Did you know your superyacht can be cyber-pirated?

A white-hat hacker at a recent super-yacht investor conference demonstrated how he took control of a super-yacht's satellite communications system.

By Jay Kelley • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Trends in the IT industry and how the channel can capitalise on them
Network Infrastructure

Trends in the IT industry and how the channel can capitalise on them

Director of APAC channels at NETSCOUT, Amit Rao talks about trends in the IT industry and how the channel can capitalise on them.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Edge analytics – the pros and cons of immediate, local insight
Network Infrastructure

Edge analytics – the pros and cons of immediate, local insight

In a few years there will be an additional 15 to 40 billion devices generating data from the edge vs. what we have today. That brings new challenges.

By Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Organisations must ensure a robust infrastructure for their smart buildings, says Wavelink
Internet of Things

Organisations must ensure a robust infrastructure for their smart buildings, says Wavelink

Wavelink stresses the need for resilient infrastructure in increasingly prevalent smart buildings to handle their complex network demands.

By Sam Worthington • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices
Distributed Denial of Service

Mirai botnet now targeting Windows PCs to access IoT devices

Notorious IoT malware 'Mirai' has now jumped ship to infect Windows devices and Symantec is warning users to make sure they don't get caught.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Be ready: DDoS attacks like you've never seen are coming
Distributed Denial of Service

Be ready: DDoS attacks like you've never seen are coming

At Equinix, we see our global interconnection platform, Platform Equinix, as an excellent staging ground for DDoS defenses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Hitachi Insight Group deploys smart city video software in APAC
Digital Transformation

Hitachi Insight Group deploys smart city video software in APAC

Hitachi Insight Group launches Hitachi Video Analytics software to enhance its Smart City and Public Safety solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2017
8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017
Internet of Things

8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017

​The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop - Gartner says its showing no signs of slowing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Ransomware to dominate cyber security landscape
Malware

Ransomware to dominate cyber security landscape

ESET report predicts a surge in ransomware targeting businesses and consumers into 2017, highlighting a looming threat to IoT devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Exclusive: The cyber security supply chain
Cloud Access Security Broker

Exclusive: The cyber security supply chain

Vincent Weafer of McAfee Labs warns of the need to secure the cyber supply chain, as attackers target weak links for exploitation.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet
Distributed Denial of Service

Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Millions of IoT devices formed a giant zombie army to launch DDoS attacks, proving the need for better security. #IoT #cybersecurity.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016

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Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent
Wireless Networks

Hackers are polishing their skills while Kiwis get complacent

New Zealanders are not learning from their mistakes when it comes to cybercrime, warns a new report from Norton by Symantec.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Exclusive: Dove Electronics on crusade to power up reseller print revenues
Notebook

Exclusive: Dove Electronics on crusade to power up reseller print revenues

Think print is dead? No chance says Dove Electronics. In fact it's a growing – and potentially profitable – market for Kiwi resellers the distie says.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016