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Aus companies must build security expertise to develop cyber resilience
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Aus companies must build security expertise to develop cyber resilience

As Australian companies transition to cloud models, the onus is on building robust security expertise to fend off increasingly frequent cyber-attacks.

By Jordan Griffiths and Joseph Failla • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018

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Adobe partners with Accenture to fuel AI-powered experiences
Unified Communications

Adobe partners with Accenture to fuel AI-powered experiences

The collaboration is centred around the need to design powerful customer experiences at scale for global brands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace
Unified Communications

Ten new ways for everyone to achieve more in the modern workplace

Microsoft is introducing new capabilities in Microsoft 365 that make it possible for every person to do their best work.

By Ron Markezich • 10 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Why you should be bold with your cloud strategy
DevOps

Why you should be bold with your cloud strategy

Australian enterprises are transforming their IT infrastructure with cloud operating models, but fully-committed migrations are rare.

By Jordan Griffiths • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
VMware, Dell, Nutanix and HPE leading on-premises cloud market
Virtualisation

VMware, Dell, Nutanix and HPE leading on-premises cloud market

There has certainly been a lot of buzz surrounding hybrid cloud in recent times, and it's only getting louder.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Datacom wins Adobe award
Digital Transformation

Datacom wins Adobe award

Adobe has gathered leading experience makers from around the world for Adobe Symposium 2018, which commenced today in Sydney.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Is data monetisation the next big cash cow?

Accenture ANZ lead discusses data's rising value and monetisation in the digital economy, as IDC forecasts growth.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Tech Data announces ANOTHER new partnership for APAC
Partner Programmes

Tech Data announces ANOTHER new partnership for APAC

After announcing multiple ANZ partnerships in the last week, Tech Data has made its intentions clear for the region's resellers with this new deal.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2018
Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks
Accenture

Australian companies getting better at preventing focused cyberattacks

A study by Accenture found that only one in eight focused cyberattacks are getting through versus one in three last year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
IDC - APAC's security services vendor Leaders and Players
Deloitte

IDC - APAC's security services vendor Leaders and Players

IDC has released the results of its 2018 APAC vendor assessments for managed security services and threat lifecycle services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report
Accenture

Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report

Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?
Surveillance

What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?

Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.

By Jordan Cullis • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
The changing role of the CIO, and what they need to know
Accenture

The changing role of the CIO, and what they need to know

As organisations prioritise digital transformation, CIOs now drive revenue and set business agendas, highlighting an evolving executive role beyond IT.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
SAP looks to bolster S/4HANA cloud adoption with expanded partnerships
Partner Programmes

SAP looks to bolster S/4HANA cloud adoption with expanded partnerships

SAP says the new partnership arrangements will lead to new 'innovative solutions' designed to deliver on the promise of the intelligent enterprise.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption
Robotics

Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption

To survive and thrive, companies need to make the most of their data to see trends and act quickly, just as digital disruptors do.

By Suraj Sowki • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

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Busting the top five myths and mistruths about cloud security
Cloud Security

Busting the top five myths and mistruths about cloud security

With growing data breaches and pending mandatory breach reporting, NZ companies scrutinise cloud security, busting myths for safer data management.

By Suraj Sowki • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Building customer trust is paramount as data breaches become more common
Encryption

Building customer trust is paramount as data breaches become more common

As data breaches become more common, building customer trust is pivotal. Firms must prioritise transparency, ethical standards, and robust data protection.

By Mary-Anne McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018