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Is AI actually the scary monster under the bed?
Artificial Intelligence

Is AI actually the scary monster under the bed?

AI was once feared by all, but it is now giving us the ability to do certain things more efficiently than ever before.

By Kriti Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Expert opinion: Three simple ways to prevent data loss
Encryption

Expert opinion: Three simple ways to prevent data loss

IBM estimates the cost of a data breach is $3.62m, highlighting the importance of encryption - COMPAREX UK's expert on the matter provides his advice.

By Alex Dalglish • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Security morphs from major concern to major advantage with SD-WAN

Security concerns have transformed into strategic advantages as managed SD-WAN services evolve, offering robust, integrated security measures.

By Mike Sapien • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
How to maintain productivity and engagement in the workplace
Deloitte

How to maintain productivity and engagement in the workplace

A mistake many businesses make is the belief that a remote workplace, and a stationed office, are binary opposites.

By Michael Chetner • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Create a safer internet by building a culture of security
Unified Communications

Create a safer internet by building a culture of security

On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.

By Stephen Miles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise
Internet of Things

Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise

Mobility is already mission critical in the retail space. Addressing it with a focus on integration will ensure you don't miss the mark.

By Adele Beachley • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Four steps organisations can take to protect against encrypted tunnel attacks
Encryption

Four steps organisations can take to protect against encrypted tunnel attacks

Nefarious actors can use encrypted tunnels to pivot across corporate networks, eavesdrop, route traffic to phishing websites & access sensitive data.

By Terrie Anderson • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Cloud is confusing, deliberately
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud is confusing, deliberately

Major software vendors like Oracle and SAP are pushing cloud solutions, but the term's overuse creates confusion, disadvantaging customers.

By Andrew Powell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring
Cybersecurity

Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring

Auror, a New Zealand based company and the Police worked together to disrupt an organised retail crime ring in Melbourne.

By Tom Batterbury • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre
Virtualisation

On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre

Pick a timeframe in the future and then imagine what the data centre will look like - a number of industry heavyweights have pitched their thoughts.

By Alan Zeichick • 7 min read • Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
The importance of net neutrality in today's digital world
Unified Communications

The importance of net neutrality in today's digital world

Who will end up paying any additional costs that are levied? Will cloud providers be taxed by the telco operators?.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
To get ahead with AI, get started with augmented intelligence
Customer Relationship Management

To get ahead with AI, get started with augmented intelligence

AI is an extension of a human, not a substitute for it. Once we realise this fact, we can appreciate AI for what it truly is.

By Andrew Cannington • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
The six key elements of a DDoS incident response plan
Distributed Denial of Service

The six key elements of a DDoS incident response plan

Incident response is too often an afterthought in the case of DDoS attacks. So, what does an effective Incident Response Plan look like?.

By Tim Murphy • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Why the future of customer experience is both human and machine
Customer Relationship Management

Why the future of customer experience is both human and machine

Touchpoint's CEO says when it comes to customer experience don't believe the 'robot revolution' will happen overnight.

By Frank Van der Velden • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Fintech

SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.

By James McGrath • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Threat Spotlight: New widespread, 'unstoppable' phishing attack
Firewalls

Threat Spotlight: New widespread, 'unstoppable' phishing attack

Barracuda looks into a new phishing attack that impersonates popular web services to entice victims into giving away their credentials.

By Asaf Cidon • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
Fintech

More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.

By Gareth Cronin • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

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