Opinion stories - Page 279

As one of the largest cloud operators in the world, Microsoft's hyper-scale workloads have changed the way we design and operate data centers.

The connector of staff and technology use, CIOs are the key to driving employee engagement, which has a direct impact on business performance.

Facebook boosts user control over ad experience, allowing the filtering of unwanted ads and addressing use of ad blockers.

Webics ditched staff email addresses, improving productivity and client interactions through ticketing systems and live chats. Could your business benefit too?.

The trojan downloader Nemucod is back with a new campaign. This time, it has changed the payload served to its victims – it's not ransomware.

Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.

ESET researchers are warning about Facebook hoax scams that spread fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.

Gold rushes happen because there is value to be had. The latest rush doesn't require a pick, shovel or pan, however - just a keen sense of vision.

Vendors need to take a bi-modal approach to how you build your product portfolio as well as how you go-to-market.

What are the latest identity and access management (IAM) trends driven by digital business this year and how are Australian businesses responding?.

Cloud computing is spreading with a vengeance - for businesses and consumers alike as it becomes the new digital norm.

DevOps is on the rise, yet success hinges on more than tech skills - communication, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and enthusiasm are vital.

IoT is proving a minefield of security hazards. Trustwave researcher Jeff Kitson finds a problem with TRANE's Comfortlink XL850 thermostat.

Effective digital security needs people as well as technology. Most organisations are aware of the need to staff up to improve their security.

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.

Data storage should be just like the plumbing in a house or office. Want water, turn on the tap. Want colder or hotter water, adjust the tap.

Gartner predicts job growth for digital risk managers will exceed 40% in the next five years, according to a new research note.

Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.

Connecting branch offices to an enterprise wide area network (WAN) is time-consuming and often disrupts an organisation's IT operations.

Sometimes a critical issue like a virus outbreak or a major systems malfunction, sometimes something as urgent as a VSIP.