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Guardians of data: Who watches over our information

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Australian businesses lost over AUD $2 million to hackers last year, prompting new laws. Now, IT teams act as vital guardians of data security.
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Cloud Access Security Broker: A force to be reckoned with in the new-age of cloud computing

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Before midday I had already accessed and shared information through three cloud based applications for work, and I had checked in to others.
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The myth of wireless: Why you can't have 5G without fibre

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Fibre is foundational for 5G's promised speeds and capacity. Without extensive fibre networks, the full potential of 5G will remain out of reach.
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Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
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Expert: What CaaS channel partners should look for in a data centre partner

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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There is a huge market for channel partners to sell Collaboration as a Service (CaaS) solutions - Node4 has provided advice for data centre selection.
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Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Machine learning and deep learning are transforming tech, but what's the difference? Discover how deep learning powers driverless cars and voice assistants.
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How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Blockchain is not going to be the one piece of technology that will be the panacea to solve every problem and challenge that exists today.
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The future of the Internet of Things in 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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The Internet of Things (IoT) industry faces rapid technological advances in 2018, pushing companies to innovate and adopt customer-centric monetisation models.
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Riding the data wave: How to choose the right technology for the right workload

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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We're seeing data streams generated by smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and every other area of life pour into data centers.
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Connecting the dots between BYOD and the cloud

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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When it comes to the cloud, companies and organisations have become more comfortable with running critical business workloads there.
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What MSPs need to know about Compliance-as-a-Service

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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MSPs can capitalise on the regulatory landscape by offering Compliance-as-a-Service, yet they must navigate significant risks and challenges.
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Gartner reveals top trends impacting infrastructure and operations in 2018

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Gartner's 2018 report highlights 10 crucial trends for infrastructure and operations, urging IT leaders to adopt agile, decentralised, and strategic approaches.
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Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The iPhone revolutionised more than just calls. Veeam's Shaun McLagan explores its profound impact on hyperconnectivity and the Always-On world.
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Protecting agile business innovation against devastation

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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As DevOps takes hold, more and more privileged account credentials and secrets are created and shared across interconnected access points.
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Preparing for the unpredictable - the importance of network disaster planning

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Organisations are recognising the need for network disaster recovery plans to mitigate the impact of unexpected disruptions.
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Layered security: Making it harder for the bad guys to win

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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While locking every door may seem obvious, making it harder for cybercriminals to physically get in should be stage one of a layered security program.
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The evolution of “trust” to a cloud environment

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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This article will examine the evolution of trust that has had to happen to enable us to access infrastructure from any device, anytime, anywhere.
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Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Darktrace's Sanjay Aurora on developments in AI-led cybersecurity, threat detection and the company's expansion in APAC.
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Cloud nirvana: The benefits of public cloud with the functionality of private

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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In other words, a private cloud is like a fenced-in backyard with a gate to surrounding properties and public spaces.
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IoT: The evolution of brick and mortar retailers in the digital age

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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As with all new innovations, business leaders need to ensure they're not investing in technology that doesn't add value.