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The cost of securing BYOD with mobile agents - Bitglass
Endpoint Protection

The cost of securing BYOD with mobile agents - Bitglass

A security solution like mobile device management (MDM) fails to respect user privacy and should not be a common security practice.

By Dave Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Embracing the possibilities of an open source future
Fintech

Embracing the possibilities of an open source future

Open source programs now power over half of global software companies, transforming the IT landscape with flexibility, economy, and data portability.

By Chris Gibbs • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve
Artificial Intelligence

Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve

Despite high adoption of AI, retailers still need improvements in hyper-personalisation and customer intent understanding, reveals Lucidworks research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy
Data Science

The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

Google's Sycamore quantum computer achieves quantum supremacy by solving a complex computation in 200 seconds, outperforming classical computers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research
Digital Transformation

Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research

Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Quantum computing will pose risks to enterprise encryption
Encryption

Quantum computing will pose risks to enterprise encryption

Quantum computing poses significant threats to enterprise encryption as 71% of organisations see the security risks increasing. Companies are urged to act now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
How cloud technologies are shaping the data-driven contact centre
Unified Communications

How cloud technologies are shaping the data-driven contact centre

According to a global Ecosystm cloud study, more than half (53%) of organisations have increased work processes and efficiency as a result of using the cloud.

By Audrey William • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report
Digital Transformation

Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report

Despite the push for digital transformation, only 17% of banks have successfully implemented it at scale, says a report by Infosys Finacle and Efma.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Interview: Catalyst Cloud on the second wave of cloud innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Interview: Catalyst Cloud on the second wave of cloud innovation

The demand and use of containers and Kubernetes come from a deep realisation that there is a better way to package, deploy and run applications.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Commonwealth Finance Ministers tackle digital trade issues
Marketing Technologies

Commonwealth Finance Ministers tackle digital trade issues

Commonwealth Finance Ministers are calling for strengthened global cooperation to address taxation and debt issues in an increasingly digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Oracle's Larry Ellison writes heartfelt obituary for co-CEO Mark Hurd
Oracle

Oracle's Larry Ellison writes heartfelt obituary for co-CEO Mark Hurd

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd has passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of leadership in the technology industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Hitachi vows to improve DX in Asia's real estate sector
Digital Transformation

Hitachi vows to improve DX in Asia's real estate sector

Hitachi and Frasers Property invest SGD $50 million each to fuel digital transformation in Asia-Pacific's real estate, eyeing a USD $82 billion market by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
ManageEngine launches holistic take on privileged access security
Privileged Access Management

ManageEngine launches holistic take on privileged access security

PAM360 provides governance over privileged access entitlements, correlation of privileged access data with other IT management platforms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Elastic launches endpoint security offering
Endpoint Protection

Elastic launches endpoint security offering

The offering is based on its acquisition of Endgame, a company focusing on threat prevention, detection, and response based on the MITRE ATT&CK matrix.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Malware

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity

Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Three steps for a successful RPA deployment - Nintex
Digital Transformation

Three steps for a successful RPA deployment - Nintex

RPA tools operate at high speed and shave hours off processes, improve productivity and free up teams to focus on more value-adding activities.

By Christian Lucarelli • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Marketing Technologies

Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7

The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Workday unveils strategic new products, customer win and appointment for APAC operations
Fintech

Workday unveils strategic new products, customer win and appointment for APAC operations

Workday unveils new financial and HR cloud innovations, names David Webster president for APAC, and secures Aurecon as its first engineering customer in ANZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Boomi and Fujitsu ally to provide integrated data, applications and devices
Partner Programmes

Boomi and Fujitsu ally to provide integrated data, applications and devices

The agreement will see Boomi's fully-scalable, cloud-native integration capabilities added to Fujitsu's stable of data and applications solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019