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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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cloud security
With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
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Why a data consolidation strategy is the best approach to GDPR compliance

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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supply chain
For most organisations, the only way to effectively comply with GDPR is to adopt a strategy of data consolidation.
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How Big Data is slowly destroying our environment

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
I started my career around 30 years ago at one of the largest investment banks on Wall Street. Their data center was huge.
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Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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virtualisation
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cybersecurity
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hackers
Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.
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Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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devops
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apm
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power / energy
Ten years ago, you wouldn't be able to source a utility-scale solar project that was cost-neutral to the price of utility power. Today it's possible.
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Vulnerability, breach, and patch: Break the vicious cycle

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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data protection
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casb
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risk & compliance
As cybercriminals target data-rich organisations, businesses must move from threat-centric to data-centric cybersecurity models to break the cycle of breaches.
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Silent authentication may be the next best thing for last-mile delivery

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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biometrics
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iam
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ai
Silent authentication could revolutionise last-mile delivery, providing ultra-personalised, secure services via behavioural biometrics and smart technologies.
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Data centre maintenance keeping you up? HPE says automation's the answer

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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dc
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it automation
HPE South Pacific's VP discusses the future of data centre maintenance, automation's rise, and how to actually get a good night's sleep.
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What role does AI have to play in the modern data centre?

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Scale Computing's Jason Collier delves into the very hot topic of AI in data centres, including what organisations need to do moving forward.
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Why let data centre maintenance keep you up at night?

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
It has never been more important to ensure 'always-on' data centre uptime, but traditional tools will do nothing but give you headaches.
Vacation

How to switch off when you're a small business owner

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Taking time out allows you to focus on those important to you and strengthen relationships, which can be a vital reboot.
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Four ways social media management software is transforming CX

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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crm
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cx
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martech
Gartner's 2017 Customer Experience in Marketing Survey indicated that 67% of companies feel they compete mostly or completely on the basis of CX.
Virtual reality

How virtual reality is making people more human-centric

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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social enterprise
Most people are connected to one device or another throughout the day, and many have speculated that being more connected has made us more alone.
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Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks

Thu, 31st May 2018
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cybersecurity
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uber
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cyberark
CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
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Innovation, business expansion, tech talent - Reflections from Techweek'18

Thu, 31st May 2018
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financial systems
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xero
Techweek'18 not only celebrated innovation, it also offered networking opportunities and practical advice for New Zealand tech businesses.
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Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

Wed, 30th May 2018
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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construction
With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.
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How IT executive roles are shifting in this cloud-first era

Wed, 30th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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zscaler
With 2018 now well underway, it's interesting to think about the high-level trends at work in the world of corporate technology.
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Effective security needs a balance of both humans and robots

Wed, 30th May 2018
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robots
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siem
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it automation
Robots give security analysts more time to get up to speed on the latest threats and improve their technical skills.
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The value of integrating data and analytics for improved cybersecurity

Tue, 29th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Most companies have already invested in security solutions so it makes sense to optimise that investment where possible.
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The cost of our connected world: how to overcome challenges without downgrading technical capabilities

Mon, 28th May 2018
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
As cyberthreats intensify, from ransomware to attacks on critical infrastructure, organisations must bolster defences while maintaining technical prowess.