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INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

INTERPOL & BT sign landmark data exchange agreement to combat cybercrime

INTERPOL and BT reach data sharing agreement to combat cybercrime worldwide. BT will provide threat insights to help Interpol take action.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security
BAE Systems

BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security

BT taps Rajiv Shah as new Cyber Security chief for Australasia, bolstering its gov't sector defence against cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
BT invests to expand cybersecurity presence down under
Cybersecurity

BT invests to expand cybersecurity presence down under

​BT and the New South Wales Government have announced the opening of a new global cybersecurity research and development hub in Sydney.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Introducing bandwidth on demand - the latest from BT
Bandwidth

Introducing bandwidth on demand - the latest from BT

With Bandwidth on demand, customers can increase bandwidth in real time when needed, for the period they require.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
BT says investing in all the latest cybersecurity is no silver bullet
Malware

BT says investing in all the latest cybersecurity is no silver bullet

Throwing money at cybersecurity is a mistake that can make firms a target not just for cyber criminals but also for over-zealous IT salespeople.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Two industry heavyweights team up to research 'SDN network of the future'
Network Infrastructure

Two industry heavyweights team up to research 'SDN network of the future'

BT and Dell EMC have collaborated to explore the coupling of data centre technology and specialist switching software to create the next network.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
British Telecommunications appoints new VP for security in AMEA
Cybersecurity

British Telecommunications appoints new VP for security in AMEA

​British Telecommunications (BT) has announced the appointment of Juni Yan as vice president for security in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA).

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Zscaler grows ASEAN team & eyes Singapore as cybersecurity innovation hub
Cloud Security

Zscaler grows ASEAN team & eyes Singapore as cybersecurity innovation hub

Zscaler strengthens its ASEAN leadership with two key hires, positioning Singapore as a hub for cybersecurity innovation and IT transformation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
BT boosts cloud collaboration with Cisco Spark integration
Unified Communications

BT boosts cloud collaboration with Cisco Spark integration

BT One Collaborate Spark helps customers create productive digital environments for their employees while reducing the cost of international calls.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Not just a buzzword: Ebook reveals how global firms put security analytics to work
Security Information and Event Management

Not just a buzzword: Ebook reveals how global firms put security analytics to work

Security analytics has gone from buzzword to obligatory application in a very short time. Gartner, BT and the SANS Institute share their secrets.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment
Network Infrastructure

Dell's 'Legacy of Good' plan underscores commitment to team, society & environment

Dell showcases CSR achievements post-EMC merger with its 'Legacy of Good' plan, aiming to advance human progress.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Interview: Bring on the barbecue - how IT & OT must work together to build better security
Internet of Things

Interview: Bring on the barbecue - how IT & OT must work together to build better security

At 31c0n, BT's Bryan K Fite emphasised the crucial unity of IT and OT for robust security, likening it to a “big barbecue” of collaboration.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Hills revenue declines as company becomes 'solely' technology VAD
Surveillance

Hills revenue declines as company becomes 'solely' technology VAD

Hills saw its revenue slip for H1 of FY17, with the company saying it is now 'solely focused on the value added distribution of tech and services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Hands-on Review: The motherboard of motherboards - Maximus IX Formula
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The motherboard of motherboards - Maximus IX Formula

What we have in the lab today is the latest flagship motherboard from ASUS's renowned Republic of Gamers range, the Maximus IX Formula.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth
British Telecommunications

Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth

APAC's position as one of the fastest growing tech markets is no more, with Forrester predicting just 3% growth in 2017 – and Australia down to 2%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
BT: It's not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data
Breach Prevention

BT: It's not just cyber criminals who will compromise your valuable data

Human error emerges as the key player behind data breaches, as BT unveils 60% are employee mishaps, not cybercrime.

By Hans Haverhals • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016

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Strong growth in services lifts Data#3's profits
Data#3

Strong growth in services lifts Data#3's profits

A strong growth in services and solid performance from the core Data#3 business is providing strong growth in net profit before tax for the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017