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From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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windows
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apple
Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..
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Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.
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Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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physical security
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wireless networks
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Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.
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TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Video collaboration technology has helped nurses conduct face-to-face videoconferences with their TB patients, saving time and travel costs.
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Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acer
The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I've trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.
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Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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webcam
If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.
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SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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biometrics
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windows
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mobility
With the Windows 10 Anniversary updates now being implemented, EMM provider SOTI is claiming it will support the new updates for enterprises.
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The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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riverbed
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network monitoring
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network downtime
The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.
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Avnet offers up Crucial solid state drives and DRAM

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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distributors
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tablets
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet Technology Solutions has been appointed as Australian distributor for Crucial's solid state drives and DRAM products.
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Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cartech
I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the purpose of which is not data processing or digital communications.
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Huawei sales up 40%; enterprise business 'on fast development track'

Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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ericsson
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huawei
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tablets
Huawei has posted 40% year on year growth for the first half of the year, with its enterprise business 'on a fast development track'.
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Modality Systems proud to be finalist in Microsoft Australia Partner Awards

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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modality systems
Modality Systems named finalist in 'Winning Together' category at Microsoft Australia Partner Awards. Winners announced September 5.
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Sophos latest solution could make you reconsider encryption

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos launches new encryption solution to protect data against theft and accidental leaks, offering cross-platform file encryption.
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Hands-on Review: HP Spectre - the world's thinnest notebook

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
The lovely folks at HP seem to be determined to turn me to the Windows side, and with the Spectre, they may be edging ever closer to success.
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Pricing announced for HP's radical new mobility solution

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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pc hardware
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phablet
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mobility
Hewlett Packard releases the HP Elite x3 in the US, a device that combines PC power, tablet portability, and smartphone connectivity.
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INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats

Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
CSOs face mounting pressure to secure fluid data centers against evolving threats, balancing access with robust protection.
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Is office culture hurting your chance at success?

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Could your office setting be stifling your potential? Tech startups champion the shift to remote work for greater success and productivity.
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Five years of digital disruption for Adobe in the creative industry

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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martech
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cloud services
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adobe
Adobe shakes up the creative realm, leading a digital revolution with five transformative years in cloud-based innovation.
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Hands-on Review: HP EliteBook Folio G1

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
I'm an unashamed devotee of all things Apple. However, HP appear to be making inroads into my hitherto steadfast devotion to the Mac.
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Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Recently, a particular type of malware, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users. It is is known as ransomware.