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Accenture: The importance of trust in data
Data Analytics

Accenture: The importance of trust in data

As businesses continue to use more and more data, how can they improve the accuracy and legitimacy of their data?.

By Peter Vakkas • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Are the drones shown in 'ready player one' based on solid science or movie magic?
Drones

Are the drones shown in 'ready player one' based on solid science or movie magic?

The movie is set in 2045, and it showcases a lot of technology viewers might find unfamiliar, but not entirely unbelievable.

By Kuanyi Twang • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Will 2018 be the year for OTT 2.0?
Unified Communications

Will 2018 be the year for OTT 2.0?

Over the Top (OTT) video is rapidly gaining fans and market share, but 2018 could well be the year it reaches a whole new level.

By Paula Minardi • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
SuiteWorld recap: How the cloud has revolutionised the way businesses operate
Fintech

SuiteWorld recap: How the cloud has revolutionised the way businesses operate

Opening day of SuiteWorld is a great networking opportunity, with the #Hackathon4Good event taking center stage.

By Matthew Owens • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Millennials moving towards payment installations to avoid credit debt trap
Fintech

Millennials moving towards payment installations to avoid credit debt trap

Perpetual debt, hidden costs and exorbitant interest rates are all charged by our largely foreign-owned banks and retail finance companies.

By John O'Sullivan • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
AI and the cloud - a match made in heaven
Artificial Intelligence

AI and the cloud - a match made in heaven

When it comes to technology trends, they don't come much bigger than cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Artificial intelligence oversaturation – going beyond the buzzword
Malware

Artificial intelligence oversaturation – going beyond the buzzword

The marketplace is awash with AI claims, but distinguishing genuine innovation from marketing fluff remains a challenge, especially in cybersecurity.

By Mike Sentonas • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
SD-WAN enables a new cloud-first branch strategy
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN enables a new cloud-first branch strategy

Silver Peak discuss how SD-WAN can facilitate a stronger link to cloud services for an organisations remote branch.

By Nav Chander • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
Having the right connections: Are VPNs really fit for purpose?
Virtual Private Networks

Having the right connections: Are VPNs really fit for purpose?

Stuart Sharp says with remote working fast becoming commonplace in today's business landscape, IT teams are being faced with a security conundrum.

By Stuart Sharp • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common
Human Capital Management

What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common

Mastering AI is akin to mastering golf: start by getting involved, understand the basics, and then refine the subtle nuances for maximum benefit.

By Franco Ucci • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Opinion: Why YouTube's ad algorithm is killing your favourite creators
Digital Entertainment

Opinion: Why YouTube's ad algorithm is killing your favourite creators

YouTube says that machines are allowing them to flag content for review at scale, but this is causing many creators to quit the platform.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Tufin shares 5 common network security pitfalls among organisations
Malware

Tufin shares 5 common network security pitfalls among organisations

There are several common pitfalls that businesses can fall foul of when implementing their security policies - here's five of the most prominent.

By Andrew Lintell • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Apr 2018
Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna
Multi-factor authentication

Passwords: They're as useless as the 'g' in lasagna

Passwords have long been the primary method of authentication, but they're not secure. So what's the solution? Machine learning and automation.

By Craig Dore • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Will IIoT take us to the cloud or closer to the edge?
Manufacturing

Will IIoT take us to the cloud or closer to the edge?

Are cloud data centers sufficiently equipped to deal with the volume and speed of the data generated in large production facilities?.

By Michael Ti • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
How to stop the business performance blame game
Marketing Technologies

How to stop the business performance blame game

Complex software-defined supply chains are leading to a maze of blame and hazard. Here are a few ways to avoid it.

By Simon Horrocks • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Six steps to extracting real business value from artificial intelligence
Data Analytics

Six steps to extracting real business value from artificial intelligence

Enterprises can unlock AI's value by harnessing all data, relying less on intuition, fostering experimentation, and using chosen metrics wisely.

By Peter O'Connor • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

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China's rising bandwidth usage is a double-edged sword for Hong Kong's data centers
Hyperscale

China's rising bandwidth usage is a double-edged sword for Hong Kong's data centers

Given the limited amount of land, how much longer will Hong Kong's data centers remain the gem of the industry?.

By Gavin Milton-White • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018