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Workplace from Facebook rolls out two new broadcast capabilities
Facebook

Workplace from Facebook rolls out two new broadcast capabilities

Workplace from Facebook has rolled out a couple of new services designed to help businesses and their employees navigate hybrid working and lockdown periods.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Microsoft to launch dedicated cloud service for retail sector
Supply Chain

Microsoft to launch dedicated cloud service for retail sector

Microsoft Cloud for Retail is designed specifically to help retailers turn data into insights through various Microsoft services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC
Data Analytics

Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
LogRhythm buys out MistNet to bolster analytics capabilities
Endpoint Protection

LogRhythm buys out MistNet to bolster analytics capabilities

LogRhythm aims to strengthen its security portfolio with the acquisition of MistNet, enhancing its machine learning-based detection and response capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021
COVID-19: ANZ businesses unprepared in business continuity planning
Unified Communications

COVID-19: ANZ businesses unprepared in business continuity planning

Australian and New Zealand organizations were underprepared for the scale of the pandemic, according to a study by Genesys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
The 5 biggest decisions for business leaders in 2021, according to Gartner
Human Capital Management

The 5 biggest decisions for business leaders in 2021, according to Gartner

Gartner has highlighted five decisions HR leaders must make in 2021 to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure business success.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Telstra's 5G footprint now covers 50% of Australians, the company says
Unified Communications

Telstra's 5G footprint now covers 50% of Australians, the company says

Over half of Australians now live in Telstra's 5G coverage footprint, marking a 'huge step forward' for the company's roll out.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Palo Alto announces new cloud location in Australia
Firewalls

Palo Alto announces new cloud location in Australia

Palo Alto Networks has launched a new cloud location in Australia to better serve local and regional customers with its high-performance solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Oracle releases APEX platform as a service
Platform-as-a-Service

Oracle releases APEX platform as a service

Oracle is launching its APEX low-code development platform as a cloud service, allowing developers to build data-driven apps easily.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission
Unified Communications

nbn sets world record for long-range 5G transmission

Achieved a stable 5G mmWave transmission of close to 1Gbps at 7.3km, double the distance recorded three months ago, and a new record globally.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
What, no crystal balls? Public Trust moves to dynamic forecasting
Data Analytics

What, no crystal balls? Public Trust moves to dynamic forecasting

Financial planning can be challenging in the best of times, but planning in a crisis takes it to another level.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Oracle releases new version of converged database
Blockchain

Oracle releases new version of converged database

Contains more than 200 updates, including immutable blockchain tables, In-Database JavaScript, native JSON binary data type and more.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Zoom grows hybrid workforce customer base with 1 million phone seats
Unified Communications

Zoom grows hybrid workforce customer base with 1 million phone seats

It reached the milestone shortly before the company's two-year anniversary of the product's general availability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health
Software-as-a-Service

Three keys to keep remote workforce operational: VPNs, SaaS apps, and internet health

Managing a remote workforce is a complex task for IT managers, requiring focus on remote worker enablement, SaaS deployment, and internet health.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Why effective ROI messaging is critical for driving sales and adoption
Breach Prevention

Why effective ROI messaging is critical for driving sales and adoption

Business leaders must prioritize communicating a strong ROI message in the current environment of budget shortages and disruptions, according to Gartner.

By Dave Arkley • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Can an organisation's data achieve its full potential?
Data Analytics

Can an organisation's data achieve its full potential?

Many businesses struggle to leverage the full potential of their data. Integration is key to unlocking its value and driving innovation.

By Byron Yeung • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
NBN and LEDC partner up to improve infrastructure in 'underserved' areas of Australia
Unified Communications

NBN and LEDC partner up to improve infrastructure in 'underserved' areas of Australia

LEDC will first see measures implemented across 14 LEDC locations in New South Wales, with later roll-outs in Victoria and Queensland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Nureva conferencing system now Teams certified
Unified Communications

Nureva conferencing system now Teams certified

The system uses a combination of cameras and '8192 virtual microphones' which capture sound in all areas of a room.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch

Mastercard has launched its Cloud Tap on Phone payment technology, and the first live pilot of its Cloud Point of Sale acceptance technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021