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Data centre

It's time to get ready for tomorrow's digital data centers

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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colocation
Utilizing a wider digital ecosystem can give an organisation a competitive edge while enabling it to evolve with data center advancements.
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Trends impacting the Asia Pacific cloud computing market

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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multi-cloud
There have been some important changes in the market this year that will continue to impact the regional cloud computing market well into next year.
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In depth analysis of AWS, Azure and Google IaaS: Who came out on top?

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Gartner's latest IaaS review reveals AWS leading, with Azure close behind, but Google trails in cloud service race.
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CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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healthtech
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microsoft
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ibm
CSC partners with IBM to offer Cloud Managed Services for z Systems, enhancing their cloud strategy for mainframe clients in healthcare, insurance, and finance.
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Microsoft AppSource: Increase the reach of your SaaS business apps

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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saas
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microsoft
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wpc
One of the key focus areas for us is to ensure that the end user experience is stellar when they discover and try apps from AppSource.
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You can now bring in business 24/7 with Microsoft Bookings

Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
Microsoft Bookings: A new Office 365 service for hassle-free appointment scheduling, helps businesses stay open round the clock.
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IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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ifs
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opinion
When I first saw the results of IFS's Digital Transformation Survey, I was surprised that only 50% of respondents in ANZ had a clear strategy.
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Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
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Facebook CIO says Microsoft 'got cool again'

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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facebook
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wpc
Facebook's CIO praises Microsoft's resurgence at WPC, declaring it 'cool again' with robust Office 365 adoption.
Cloud availability

Expert insights: The true meaning of availability

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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servicenow
The cloud storage industry approaches availability from the inside out, but factors that are out of our control may pose even greater problems.
Trojan virus

Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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ueba
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cybersecurity
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trojan
New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.
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Four ways to drive digital commerce innovation

Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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marketing
Digital commerce exemplars don't merely convert their product catalogues into eCommerce sites and mobile commerce applications.
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Microsoft WPC: New resources to help partners capitalise on the explosive demand

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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software development
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microsoft
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cloud services
To put it simply, the greater cloud market is changing how business gets done, and it presents a huge opportunity for our partners, says Microsoft.
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Microsoft WPC: CEO's mission to lighten the cognitive load for partners

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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wpc
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opinion
Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, has outlined the new business opportunities for partners as organisations undergo digital transformation.
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AWS sets the path for practical multimodal IT

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iaas
AWS is the biggest public cloud provider globally and it has grown from providing simple IaaS to a complex array of offerings.
Pokemon

Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
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Microsoft: Nine tips for optimising your marketing strategy

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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martech
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Whether June 30 represented the end of your fiscal year (like Microsoft) or the middle of it, now is the time to evaluate your marketing strategy.
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Microsoft Azure Security options - give customers confidence in the cloud

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
No area in Microsoft is growing faster or with more options than Azure, and no topic seems to be of more customer concern than cloud security.
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Microsoft recommends: Three tools for increasing cloud profitability

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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opinion
No matter what type of partner you are, to claim a piece of that $500B pie, you need to stay up to date with cloud knowledge and tools.
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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.