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Orangeworm threat group targeting Asia & EU healthcare sector firms
Health Technologies

Orangeworm threat group targeting Asia & EU healthcare sector firms

The attacks deliver the Trojan.Kampirs malware and appear to be carefully targeted, with significant planning behind the scenes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Survey: Datto takes a comprehensive look at the modern MSP
EduTech

Survey: Datto takes a comprehensive look at the modern MSP

The survey took a sample of roughly 2,300 MSPs worldwide, who were asked about their day-to-day lives and how they approach their businesses.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Cybercriminals phish 'the human factor' for everything it's worth
Phishing

Cybercriminals phish 'the human factor' for everything it's worth

Cyber attackers are increasingly preying on human vulnerabilities and less on technical system flaws to create mayhem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Spectralink releases new handset for businesses of all sizes
Unified Communications

Spectralink releases new handset for businesses of all sizes

The 7502 DECT handset provides businesses with a robust and affordable solution that delivers superior voice communications and targeted messaging.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Unisys extends cyber protection to IoT and connected devices
Mobile Device Management

Unisys extends cyber protection to IoT and connected devices

Unisys has moved to include Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other internet connected equipment in the new version of its Unisys Stealth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
DCIM market to be worth $3 billion by 2024
Hyperscale

DCIM market to be worth $3 billion by 2024

The high penetration of the DCIM market is strongly aided by the increase in environmental and data security regulations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018
7 best practices of successful managed service providers
Partner Programmes

7 best practices of successful managed service providers

As more channel partners are transitioning into the MSP model, it is important to get started on the right foot and continue strong from there.

By Nop Srinara • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Cloud telephony services market thrives as traditional systems become obsolete
Unified Communications

Cloud telephony services market thrives as traditional systems become obsolete

The market for cloud telephony services is expected to reach NZ$5.4 billion by 2026 as they become cheaper to operate than traditional telephony.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Carl Jefferys steps up to lead Ruckus Networks ANZ operations
Unified Communications

Carl Jefferys steps up to lead Ruckus Networks ANZ operations

Ruckus Networks has hired Carl Jefferys to lead its operations in Australia and New Zealand as the company expands its reach in the region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit
Unified Communications

Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit

The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
2.5 billion data records exposed - most from human error
Encryption

2.5 billion data records exposed - most from human error

In 2017, 2.6 billion data records were exposed, mainly due to human error, marking a staggering 580% increase since 2016, Gemalto reports.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
2018 big data market set to reach US$14.7b in APeJ - IDC
Data Analytics

2018 big data market set to reach US$14.7b in APeJ - IDC

New revenue opportunities through commercial purchases of BDA-related hardware, software and services are likely to reach $22.2 billion by 2021.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems
Malware

Ransomware on the rise, creeping into business critical systems

Verizon's comprehensive annual DBIR report has just been released with a number of shocking findings like ransomware incidents doubling in number.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney
Internet of Things

Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney

SAS, Cisco and UTS have created the UTS-SAS-Cisco IoT Innovation Lab to explore the potential of IoT data analytics.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Europe's 5G industry being left in the dust by US and Asia
Unified Communications

Europe's 5G industry being left in the dust by US and Asia

​The 5G industry has made impressive progress in the last six months with astonishing forecasts for the future - well, at least in Asia and America.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
One year on, the WannaCry scare hasn't made healthcare security any better
Malware

One year on, the WannaCry scare hasn't made healthcare security any better

Connected hospitals can be exploited – and researchers believe that the WannaCry scare has only made matters worse.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns
Firewalls

ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns

A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional 'airgap' solutions are not the best approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

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