Opinion stories - Page 287
Mobile is essential for survival in the higher education industry
Mon, 23rd May 2016
#
mobility
#
opinion
#
student experience
For most institutions mobility is critical to how more basic business transactions are supported, but supporting innovative interactions is less clear.
Is a multiyear approach to IT strategy obsolete?
Mon, 23rd May 2016
#
risk & compliance
#
ovum
#
opinion
Is a traditional multiyear approach to IT strategy is still relevant when the approach to new initiatives tends to break them into shorter projects?.
Adobe warns of Flash zero-day vulnerability, being actively exploited by online criminals
Tue, 17th May 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
opinion
#
flash player
As I write this, if you're running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you're potentially at risk.
The perceived risks of cloud depend on where you are standing
Fri, 13th May 2016
#
cloud security
#
risk & compliance
#
cloud services
Adoption of cloud services by government agencies is steadily increasing, albeit at a slower rate than in other sectors.
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Fri, 13th May 2016
#
opinion
#
consumer-centric ecosystems
#
analyst report
Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Thu, 12th May 2016
#
encryption
#
iot
#
healthtech
Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
Ransomware is not a 'malware problem' - it's a criminal business model
Thu, 12th May 2016
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network infrastructure
Today Unit 42 published its latest paper on ransomware. It has quickly become one of the greatest cyberthreats facing organisations around the world.
TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift
Tue, 10th May 2016
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
iaas
Amid extensive IT disruption fueled by ongoing customer desires to transform IT ecosystems and accelerate business initiatives, EMC sits on the cusp.
It's not just about the weather: put your emails in context
Tue, 10th May 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
partner programmes
Digitally empowered customers crave context and are shying away from the mass-marketing approach to email offers. It's time for a different approach.
Driving Big Data: The Algorithm Economy in the transport industry
Tue, 10th May 2016
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
iot
Big Data drives transport innovation, as Unisys NZ's Director outlines the vast potential and challenges ahead.
UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year
Tue, 10th May 2016
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
#
security breaches
The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
Opinion: Is technology making us bad at our jobs?
Fri, 6th May 2016
#
cloud services
#
opinion
#
digital technology
Tech reliance questioned as typo calamity exposes the perils of automated complacency in the modern workplace.
Budget 2016 for R&D and innovation: Disappointing
Thu, 5th May 2016
#
australian federal budget
#
rsm australia
#
opinion
The 2016/17 Budget's support for innovation disappoints, with only minor announcements and a lack of tax changes.
Third party risks 'a serious risk'
Wed, 4th May 2016
#
malware
#
risk & compliance
#
cybersecurity
'Not having single individual or department in charge of managing third party risk leaves organisations more vulnerable to threats.'.
HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption
Wed, 4th May 2016
#
storage
#
devops
#
apm
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Wed, 4th May 2016
#
cybersecurity
#
australian government
#
opinion
It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.
Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget
Wed, 4th May 2016
#
australian government
#
opinion
#
bt
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has unveiled a surprise Budget with measures designed to drive economic growth and combat tax avoidance.
Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember
Tue, 3rd May 2016
#
devops
#
iaas
#
apm
DevOps is often seen as a goal, The Next Big Thing, something we 'need'. I see this as putting the cart before the horse. Here's what you should do.
Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach
Mon, 2nd May 2016
#
cloud services
#
cisco
#
ericsson
The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.
Who ruined social media?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
#
facebook
#
social media
#
x
I'll happily tell you who I think is ruining it for all of us. Let's have some straight talk about who is ruining Facebook and Twitter.