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Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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So you deployed your world class, award winning, enterprise transforming, non-covfefe unified communication solution….but something's not quite right.
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Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Thu, 15th Jun 2017
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Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.
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Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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You don't hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.
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How education can avoid being the next hacking target

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.
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Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.
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Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.
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Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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disruption
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analyst report
Gartner reveals disruptors like Amazon and Uber outpace traditional tech firms, urging a rethink of business models for sustained growth.
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Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.
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Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.
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The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.
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Australian food safety: Could blockchain be the unexpected solution?

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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The number one priority must be consumer safety and new technologies such as blockchain have the potential to shake up the global trade of food.
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Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.
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Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.
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How to achieve a DevOps best practice in your organisation

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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Organisations globally are turning to DevOps to address the increasing pressure to deliver higher quality apps within a shorter period of time.
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Meeting the challenges of big data in the modern data centre

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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We're in the midst of a communications revolution where enterprise data centre networks must keep pace with ever increasing capacity demands.
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Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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Cybersecurity spending is set to reach $90bn in 2017 as businesses shift focus to detection and response capabilities.
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AT&T MD for ANZ: 'Take advantage of SDN and NFV to be more responsive in Asia'

Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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AT&T managing director for ANZ talks about how businesses can compete with speed and efficiency in fast-changing Asia.
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Take advantage of network function virtualisation & be more responsive in Asia

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
Revolutionise your Asia business network with the resilience and adaptability of NFV and SDN, and outpace the competition.
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The virtualisation architect: Top 6 must-haves of the modern data centre

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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storage
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
Australian organisations are starting to find that most legacy architectures can't support growing demands of speed, scale, and agility.
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Digital tech - the answer to Aussie healthcare's biggest ailments?

Wed, 31st May 2017
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The popularity of telehealth has been rising steadily as a viable option for medical consultation and diagnosis.