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Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity

Palo Alto's tech boosts New Zealand's cyber defences as Kiwi businesses confront alarming cybercrime complacency.

By Simone de Cunha • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry
Malware

Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry

You don't hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.

By Ashwin Pal • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
How education can avoid being the next hacking target
Malware

How education can avoid being the next hacking target

US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.

By Darrick Kristich​ • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Massey University

Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Malware

Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least

Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.

By We Live Security • 9 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner
Disruption

Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner

Gartner reveals disruptors like Amazon and Uber outpace traditional tech firms, urging a rethink of business models for sustained growth.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students

Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.

By Rebecca Armstrong • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance
Data Analytics

The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.

By Florian Doetteau • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Malware

Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.

By Rick Holland • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider
Firewalls

Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider

It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
How to achieve a DevOps best practice in your organisation
DevOps

How to achieve a DevOps best practice in your organisation

Organisations globally are turning to DevOps to address the increasing pressure to deliver higher quality apps within a shorter period of time.

By Mark Weaser • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Meeting the challenges of big data in the modern data centre
Data Analytics

Meeting the challenges of big data in the modern data centre

We're in the midst of a communications revolution where enterprise data centre networks must keep pace with ever increasing capacity demands.

By Clive Hogg • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy
Supply Chain

Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy

Cybersecurity spending is set to reach $90bn in 2017 as businesses shift focus to detection and response capabilities.

By Naresh Desai • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
AT&T MD for ANZ: 'Take advantage of SDN and NFV to be more responsive in Asia'
Network Infrastructure

AT&T MD for ANZ: 'Take advantage of SDN and NFV to be more responsive in Asia'

AT&T managing director for ANZ talks about how businesses can compete with speed and efficiency in fast-changing Asia.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017
Take advantage of network function virtualisation & be more responsive in Asia
Virtualisation

Take advantage of network function virtualisation & be more responsive in Asia

Revolutionise your Asia business network with the resilience and adaptability of NFV and SDN, and outpace the competition.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
The virtualisation architect: Top 6 must-haves of the modern data centre
Storage

The virtualisation architect: Top 6 must-haves of the modern data centre

Australian organisations are starting to find that most legacy architectures can't support growing demands of speed, scale, and agility.

By Craig Waters • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

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