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Don't buy the elixir of youth: Machine learning is not magic
Malware

Don't buy the elixir of youth: Machine learning is not magic

If someone told you they had a magic elixir that would heal all your illnesses or injuries, and make you young again, would you believe them?.

By Ondrej Kubovič, Jakub Debski and Peter Kosinar • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
When imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery
Phishing

When imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery

Early detection and effective intelligence is critical in today's digital world to mitigate the risks created by today's connected world.

By Alastair Paterson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Making design thinking an 'always-on activity'
Marketing Technologies

Making design thinking an 'always-on activity'

When operated as a continuous routine process with your customers, design learning cycles will help inform your fundamental business strategy.

By Simon Holbrook • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
How to avoid that next storage hardware refresh
Storage

How to avoid that next storage hardware refresh

Customers tell me repeatedly that they dread the phone call from their hardware storage vendor. Every three or four years, the call is predictable.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Strategy for cyber crime: own the routers, own the Internet
Router

Strategy for cyber crime: own the routers, own the Internet

Mobile devices & smart TVs controlled by cyber criminals make scary headlines. There's something scarier – the possibility that routers can be owned.

By Rick McElroy • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.
Malware

It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.

On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Complexities & challenges with ever-changing data center landscape
Hyperscale

Complexities & challenges with ever-changing data center landscape

IT, data center and networking professionals are regularly faced with complexities and challenges as business and customer requirements change.

By Clive Hogg • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play
Malware

Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play

F11 did not contain any harmful code. Instead, it relied purely on social engineering, tricking users into paying €18 ($19) for Adobe Flash Player.

By Peter Stancik • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Diversity & inclusion has to be woven into business DNA
Human Capital Management

Diversity & inclusion has to be woven into business DNA

The point is to establish data-driven decision making on a daily basis for hiring, promotion, development, rewards and teamwork.

By John Kostoulas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Malware campaign targets open source developers on GitHub
Malware

Malware campaign targets open source developers on GitHub

Be on your guard if you're a developer who uses GitHub – someone could be trying to infect your computer with malware.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Internet of things: From smart idea to smart reality - but is your network IoT ready?
Internet of Things

Internet of things: From smart idea to smart reality - but is your network IoT ready?

The hype surrounding the potential of IoT shows no sign of subsiding, and now – IoT is morphing from a smart concept to reality.

By Amit Bathla • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here
Malware

ICIT: The Know Your Enemies 3.0 Advanced Persistent Threat Advisory is finally here

China and Russia are by far the most active and they sponsor the most prevalent and the most sophisticated adversaries.

By James Scott • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
How low-code platforms enable digital transformation in ANZ banks
Unified Communications

How low-code platforms enable digital transformation in ANZ banks

Technology savvy customers across ANZ are demanding for technologies such as mobile commerce and the use of smartphones for banking transactions.

By Mark Weaser • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Talend: Subscription business models driving continuous innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Talend: Subscription business models driving continuous innovation

As business models rotate toward subscription services, if technical developments don't keep pace, a crucial piece of the puzzle will be missing.

By Jason Bissell and Calvin Hoon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided
Malware

The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.

By Miroslav Nikolac • 8 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

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Cloud war collateral: What the rise of AWS, Azure has meant for data centers
Hyperscale

Cloud war collateral: What the rise of AWS, Azure has meant for data centers

Cloud titans AWS and Azure's ascent reshapes data centres, spurring unprecedented tech advances and efficiency in the race for market dominance.

By Jeff Klaus • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Australia highlights region's commitment to cyber security
Carbon Black

Australia highlights region's commitment to cyber security

It's easy to get bogged down in the weeds and become polarised on the multitude of dangerous threats to our cyber identities and our businesses.

By Christopher Strand • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017