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Talking digital business, Industrie 4.0 and world trade

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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digital transformation
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iot
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digital age
Digital is becoming part of government policy and focus, and thereby trade policy will gradually need to deal with its increasingly complex nature.
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Are chatbots just a fad? One app developer shares his thoughts

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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uc
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martech
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ai
Based on a computer program that mimics conversations with people using artificial intelligence, chatbots can transform the way people interact.
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Threat fatigue and the failure of cybersecurity

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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aramco
People are becoming desensitised to cyber threats and questioning the value of cybersecurity, according to a recent study by NIST.
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The rise of dedicated portable headsets

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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oculus
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ovum
Oculus teases new tetherless VR headset, aiming to merge mobility with immersive tech, amidst a competitive week in VR arena.
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All-Flash storage gives partners a competitive edge

Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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storage
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
Vendor partners must be innovative at every stage of the development process & be able to add a layer of value that's personalised for customers.
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Go Phish – how to spot a ransomware email

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
With the crooks becoming smarter and more sophisticated every day, what does a modern day phishing email actually look like?.
Cloud networks

Expert insights: Why cloud architecture matters

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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healthtech
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cloud services
As corporations move to the cloud, a key decision must be made – choosing the right cloud architecture. Here is why it is so important.
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How do you work out a country's level of cybersecurity?

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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we live security
Initially developed in 2013, the GCI is engaged in a perpetual update process to determine the relevant aspects of the security of ITU member states.
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Planning crucial to minimising and recovering from ransomware

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, with payments increasing each day you wait. Planning ahead is crucial.
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RJio's mega launch will help catalyze the Indian mobile data market

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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ovum
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opinion
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rjio
Reliance Jio's mega launch set to revolutionise and invigorate India's mobile data landscape, nudging incumbents towards innovation.
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Yahoo breach news is shocking but not surprising - what to do now?

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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yahoo
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opinion
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hacking
Identity proofing is clearly a top global fraud issue. What can organisations who need to prove electronic identities do to overcome this issue?.
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IBM evolves to enable data center and business modernization

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
IBM's main focus within the cloud market is encouraging customer shift to the hybrid cloud model because IBM can support a multistep transition.
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New Windows 10 and Office 365 features for the secure productive enterprise

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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microsoft office
Information is abundant, experiences and data must easily move across multiple devices, and collaboration is critical as the workforce becomes global.
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Insider insights on Microsoft's announcements: Empowering IT to drive digital transformation

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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ai
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Executive vice president of the Worldwide Commercial Business, Judson Althoff shares his thoughts on this morning's announcements at Microsoft Ignite.
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Gartner opinion: “You need to fire your reseller”

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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resellers
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licensing
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opinion
Gartner suggests ditching resellers who fail to clarify licensing changes, an essential service spotlighted at the Dallas ITFPAM Summit.
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Expert insights: How to keep on top of the malware threat

Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
If you really want to keep on top of the malware threat then you need to embrace Threat Intelligence in the broadest sense.
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New tools to keep your comments safe on Instagram

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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instagram
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social media
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opinion
All different types of people - from diverse backgrounds, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and more - call Instagram home.
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Why ANZ organisations need to embrace digital transformation

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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software ag
A business today can no more compete without digital transformation than an elite athlete can compete without the highest levels of fitness.
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Huawei enables Cloud 2.0 to drive growth

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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paas
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iaas
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cloud services
Huawei sees the cloud as the key enabler of digital transformation and is positioning to offer supporting software, hardware and services solutions.
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Snowden: 4 big security and privacy assumptions he undermined

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
I want to discuss four significant security and privacy assumptions that Snowden's actions, and the resulting revelations, have undermined.