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A nation of smart cities: Is IoT the answer to traffic congestion & crime?

Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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By managing traffic flows to reduce congestion and deterring crime using intelligent lighting and cognitive CCTV, IoT can make a city more desirable.
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Major Dark Web Player goes offline: Could it be an exit scam?

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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One of the Dark Web's biggest marketplaces for illegal online trades was taken offline this week, with reports circulating that it was an 'exit scam'.
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Snap maps or Snap stalk? New Zealand police raise concern over the app's new feature

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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In an update last week Snapchat introduced a map feature that allows users track other people's locations in real time.
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Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business

Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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Having a better understanding of what data is available and where it is, means organisations can empower their staff to make better decisions.
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One step closer to BB8? ASUS Zenbo wins three awards at Computex 2017

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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smart home
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The ASUS Zenbo home robot received the Best Choice of the Year Award, Best Choice Golden Award, and Computex d&i Award.
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Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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online harrassment
#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
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NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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NEC has opened a $4.38 million global security intelligence centre in South Australia which is expected to create 50 new jobs.
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Real life Robocop patrols the streets of Dubai

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Criminals in Dubai, you are officially on notice: The world's first 'robocop' is set to begin roaming the streets of Dubai.
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7 top tips for a strategic and proactive failover plan

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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A robust failover plan is essential for minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity. Here are seven key tips for creating an effective strategy.
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Are NSW small businesses too confident about their security?

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Almost a third of New South Wales small businesses have fallen victim to cybercrime, believing a limited web presence protects them.
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Avast joins watchdog ranks as No More Ransom partner

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Avast is one of the latest security providers to join the No More Ransom campaign, alongside law enforcement agencies and the private security sector.
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Bitdefender creates decryption tool for Bart ransomware victims

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Help is at hand for victims of the Bart ransomware, after Bitdefender released a decryption tool that works for all variants.
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Young cybercriminals 'more motivated by peer respect than financial gain'

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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An increasing number of young cybercriminals are motivated by a sense of notoriety and popularity with their peers rather than financial gain.
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Motorola Solutions consortium wins $50m mobility deal with Vic Police

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Motorola has stuck a $50 million deal with Victoria Police for a new managed service mobility solution which includes 10,000 iPads and iPhones.
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What do the 457 Visa changes mean for the Australian IT sector?

Fri, 21st Apr 2017
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supply chain
Aus IT sector grapples with 457 visa shake-up, leaving businesses and foreign workers uncertain of their future.
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Channel pivotal as Aussie startup Nitro takes on the big guns

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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document management
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martech
Australian document management startup Nitro is reaching new heights thanks to its channel, with global expansion now on the cards.
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The economics of cybersecurity for the undecided

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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It is precisely because of this concept of the cost of doing nothing that we're able to determine the value of a cybersecurity solution.
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Edge analytics – the pros and cons of immediate, local insight

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
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In a few years there will be an additional 15 to 40 billion devices generating data from the edge vs. what we have today. That brings new challenges.
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Why we need to stop calling it the 'year of ransomware'

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Without fail for the past few years, there's someone who takes it upon themselves to declare it the 'year of ransomware.' That's nothing new.
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Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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cybersecurity
Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.