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Ashton Young

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Australian Stories

Written by Ashton

Job Market

47% of Aussie IT employees will look for new work in 2018

Nearly half of Australian IT employees plan to seek new jobs in 2018, as Clicks IT Recruitment's survey reveals high confidence in the sector's job market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Global Stories

Written by Ashton

Breach Prevention

Expert says Cash Converters cybersecurity breach 'yet ANOTHER wakeup call'

Cash Converters breached, hackers have access to UK customer account details, usernames, passwords, addresses and partial credit card numbers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017

Private Cloud

Schneider Electric survey provides insights on the future of hybrid IT

Schneider Electric survey reveals challenges of managing hybrid IT environments at large enterprises worldwide.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017

Document Management

'Print' security at your business - while saving money

At the very heart of any defence is the simple idea of 'if you're not who you say you are then no access' - this new printer is set to change things.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017

Digital Transformation

Survey shows Brexit driving digital transformation and opportunities

Business confidence surrounding UK leaving the EU was highest in France (83 per cent) and Belgium (78 per cent) but lowest in Sweden (49 per cent).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Firewalls

Barracuda announces new 'cloud-generation' firewalls

Barracuda expands public cloud functionality for Web and NextGen Firewalls, offering utility-based consumption and automated security controls.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Resellers

NETSCOUT says vendors can do better to support channel

The company asserts when it comes to products that require face-to-face demonstrations, distributors and resellers often have their work cut out.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Hyperscale

Itatel launches environmentally friendly data centre in Italy

Itatel has designed and deployed a new green data centre at the University of Pisa – one of Italy's oldest universities.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Semiconductors

Billions invested into IoT technology development in Dresden

Dresden has strengthened its ambition of becoming the leading centre for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions with the announcement of huge investment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Breach Prevention

'Leaker' behind massive NSA breach possibly still working at agency

A cybersecurity expert has said it is a 'stunning admission' by the former CIA director about the NSA breach that is being touted as catastrophic.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Digital Transformation

Survey finds key IT concerns – 87% suffer downtime of an hour or more

Ixia, a Keysight Business, has released the findings from new research that delved into the concerns of IT professionals around the world.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Private Cloud

Expert says hybrid IT is the future with private cloud still a big part to play

Brennan IT asserts it has become clear that a hybrid cloud approach isn't the only option and there is still a place for on-premise infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Cybersecurity

Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Data Protection

Digital Realty launches second Frankfurt data centre – and GDPR findings

At the official launch of its new Frankfurt data centre, Digital Realty also revealed the findings of an IDG survey with startling results.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Data Protection

Current IT security not up to the job – time to make some changes

IDC says billions of dollars are spent around the world every year on various forms of IT security, and yet, data breaches are still happening.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Hyperscale

Biggest data centre event in Ireland just around the corner

Now in its sixth year, DataCentres Ireland is the biggest national event of its kind acting as a data centre strategy guide with the latest solutions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Digital Transformation

SolarWinds opens Empower MSP London with vision for the future

The company affirms in this time of rapid transformation, it's vital for partners to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to adapt to the changes.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017