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Test & measurement vendors to benefit from IoT explosion

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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Opportunities exist for test and measurement (T&M) vendors worldwide as devices connected to Internet of Things (IoT) swells to a complex level.
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IT pros in retail must examine digital transformation strategies

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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retail
Retail IT leaders must innovate as IDC urges a shift in digital strategies to meet soaring consumer expectations for seamless shopping experiences.
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Symantec remains #1 in worldwide security software market share report

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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intel
Symantec tops Gartner's global security software market despite a 6.2% revenue decline to USD $3.4 billion, marking its third year of decreased earnings.
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Enterprise adoption drives strong growth for public cloud IaaS

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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public cloud
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iaas
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cloud services
Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offerings are rapidly becoming a viable alternative to on-premises hardware.
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Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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ueba
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cybersecurity
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trojan
New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.
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Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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marketing
Digital commerce exemplars don't merely convert their product catalogues into eCommerce sites and mobile commerce applications.
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Will your organisation make it through digital transformation?

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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modernisation
A new survey from Gartner reveals that the majority of IT professionals are unsure how their organizations will navigate digital transformation.
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Microsoft WPC: Day 3 highlights

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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wpc
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ami
Day three highlights from Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference included speeches about empowerment, working together, announcements and ebooks.
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Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
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Pokemon Go is giving to society what other technology had taken away

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has rekindled human interaction and outdoor activity, reversing the isolation fostered by other technologies and reigniting community spirit.
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And winner for the best Mac security solution is…

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
Are you a Mac user? Apple's offerings claim a substantial part of the market, and thus it is always good to know which security solution is best.
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Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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wearables
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semiconductors
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apple
The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.
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IDC: Global PC shipments drop 4.5%, but not as much as predicted

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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IDC reports worldwide PC shipments are dropping, but not as fast as predicted. 62.4 million units were shipped in 2Q16, a decline of only 4.5%.
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Bi-modal CIOs made redundant by the digital enterprise

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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bimodal it
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analyst report
Digital transformation is crucial for businesses to remain viable, but it requires certain conditions to be met, according to a report by IDC.
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Are security monitoring alerts becoming obsolete?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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data protection
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ueba
Most SOCs today work by putting their first level analysts – the most junior analysts, usually assigned to be the 24×7 eyes on console.
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Recommended rating for Palo Alto Networks next gen firewall

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company who identify as the next-generation in security, have just announced that its next-generation firewall has earned a recommended rating.
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Global IT spend 'lackluster', according to reports

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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it budget
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brexit
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analyst report
IT spending stagnates at $3.41 trillion in 2016, Gartner cites global currency shifts and Brexit anxieties impacting the market.
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What's driving enterprise use and purchase of SD-WAN?

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
IDC study finds consistent security, price, and reduced complexity to drive enterprise adoption of SD-WAN. Revenues predicted to reach $6bn by 2020.
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Which vendor is leading the way in backup and recovery?

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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commvault
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nextgen distribution
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distributors
The Gartner Magic Quadrant report has enormous influence on purchase consideration, as it is seen as the 'go-to' report for customers and prospects.
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Is Australian demand for enterprise applications wavering?

Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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cloud services
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mobility
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analyst report
Aussie firms grapple with app fatigue as demand for mobile enterprise solutions endures, says Gartner at Sydney summit.