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Stories by Ashton - Page 65

Ceo standing wall

Case study: How did Ultrafast Fibre solve their communication issues?

Fri, 13th May 2016
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digital signage
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displays
Ultrafast Fibre were trying to operate in a highly-competitive environment using a legacy phone system from the late 1990s - here's how they fixed it.
3d printing

Aussie world-first for 3D printing industry

Fri, 13th May 2016
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3d printing
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chemson pacific
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industrial
A recent release by a Sydney-based manufacturer of PVC stabilisers is a ground-breaking invention that will revolutionise the 3D printing industry.
Girl texting

New SMS channel launched by Zendesk

Fri, 13th May 2016
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uc
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contact centre
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sms
A new offering allows businesses to connect via SMS to effectively communicate with increasingly mobile customers.
Dollar skyrocketing

Enterprise return on investment for Internet of Things expected to skyrocket

Fri, 13th May 2016
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iot security
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iot
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investment
Recent research has found security and value justification remain the biggest obstacles to IoT project deployment by enterprises.
Virtual reality man2

Drones and virtual reality: A match made in heaven?

Thu, 12th May 2016
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar drone
A new drone has been released that has the capability to record 360 degree footage - ideal for virtual reality.
Aussie

Aussie startup gives booster shot to US telehealth

Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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healthtech
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doctor on demand
Doctor On Demand, the leading video telemedicine provider, recently announced a partnership with Australian health-tech company CliniCloud.
Paper collaboration

Collaboration to enable on-demand, usage-based licensing in the cloud

Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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public cloud
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microsoft
​Flexera Software recently announced they are collaborating with Microsoft Azure to enable Thinkbox Software to add more services.
Announcement megaphone

Announcement: Lenovo launches PC as a Service in Australia

Thu, 12th May 2016
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lenovo
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it department
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tablets
The new Lenovo solution allows companies to outfit their organisations with a fully-managed PC OpEx consumption model for a monthly cost.
Digital collaboration

join.me brings team video to mobile, starting with iOS

Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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connectivity
The popular online meeting and collaboration tool, join.me, has introduced a new and innovative way of connecting with your team.
Man mobile

Study finds brands aren't ready for consumer expectations on mobile

Thu, 12th May 2016
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uc
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mobile data
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mobility
97 percent of brands believe that a good mobile experience impacts customer loyalty, yet 4 in 10 remain without a mobile strategy .
Man directing emails

How safe are your emails? An expert breakdown

Thu, 12th May 2016
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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email
Since the concept of email was first floated in the 60s, it has exploded onto the scene, becoming an absolutely crucial part of everyday business.
Man holding cogs to the universe

Case study: How did this major hotel reduce VM backup storage by 3x?

Wed, 11th May 2016
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virtualisation
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dr
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it automation
It is becoming increasingly vital for businesses to keep up with the ongoing trend of virtualisation. Here's how this IT infrastructure did it.
Spotlight microphone stage left

Security experts and not for profit produce invaluable tutorial video series

Tue, 10th May 2016
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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video
Educational videos on critical cybersecurity topics relevant to any organisation have been produced by a group of leading security experts.
Tablet desk apple

Teachers feel technology improves classroom experience, but few implement it

Tue, 10th May 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
​It has been revealed that the large majority of teachers believe technology helps facilitate learning, however a small minority effectively use it.
Antique robot

Domain launches innovative Facebook Messenger chat bot

Tue, 10th May 2016
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robots
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martech
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software development
Recently, Domain (Australian real estate website) announced they would be utilising bots to help service their customers.
Businessman maze

Majority of IT professionals feel that increasing complexity is making their jobs harder

Tue, 10th May 2016
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it industry
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ipswitch
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it managers
In an increasingly fast-moving digital world, companies around the globe face issues with managing their IT services.
Listen customers

MEX listened to their users and enhanced their offerings

Tue, 10th May 2016
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software development
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management
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software
Maintenance Experts recently announced the worldwide release of the all new version of their Comprehensive Maintenance Management System.
Data breach

Majority of Aussie organisations have been breached in the past year

Mon, 9th May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
63 percent of Australian organisations have experienced at least one security breach or incident in the past year, according to a report by CompTIA.
Workspace of the future

Workspace of the future: Polycom's James Ware provides insights

Mon, 9th May 2016
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uc
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semiconductors
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hybrid & remote work
At the recent Imagine 2016 event in Auckland, there were many topics discussed, not least of which the power of collaboration and the future.
Expert opinions

AU Govt Cyber Security Strategy: More insider insights

Thu, 5th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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meteorology
We published a story last week to share some authoritative opinions from the industry about the Govt strategy - here's some more expert commentary.