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Undoing the productivity gaps of knowledge work
Digital Transformation

Undoing the productivity gaps of knowledge work

As Australia accelerates its digital economy and Australians head for the polls, one word is central: productivity.

By Jarrod McGrath • 4 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability in the PC industry
EduTech

Reducing e-waste and promoting sustainability in the PC industry

Australian e-waste is causing devastating environmental impact, with only 1% of TVs and 10% of PCs being recycled.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Is video technology the future of retail?
Customer Relationship Management

Is video technology the future of retail?

The way we hunt for and buy products has forever changed with innovative technology designed to take customers from their initial curiosity through to purchase.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks
Malware

Anniversaries remind us to review identity risks

World Password Day provides a timely reminder for ordinary citizens and organisations to stop and think about the risks associated with digital identities.

By Stan Black • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Companies rushing to secure print infrastructure
Cybersecurity

Companies rushing to secure print infrastructure

Lack of firmware updates leaves print infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks, with hackers exploiting security gaps. Managed service providers can assist.

By Janne Iivonen • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
Using digitisation to reduce carbon emissions in building and construction
EduTech

Using digitisation to reduce carbon emissions in building and construction

The building and construction sector is one of the largest in the world economy, as well as one of the most energy-intensive polluting industries on the planet.

By Paul Laycock • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
Digital insight through UCaaS to improve customer experience - RingCentral
Customer Relationship Management

Digital insight through UCaaS to improve customer experience - RingCentral

The introduction of UCaaS is revolutionizing customer service, providing greater visibility and reporting on call status and metrics.

By Peter Hughes • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022
Training & certification: It's time for leaders to loosen the purse strings
Education, Learning & Training

Training & certification: It's time for leaders to loosen the purse strings

Here we explore reasons that companies can benefit from investing in staff training and certification as well as ways to persuade leadership teams to invest.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Cybersecurity starts with education
Malware

Cybersecurity starts with education

In 2021, 80% of Australian organisations responding to the Sophos State of Ransomware study reported being hit by ransomware.

By John Donovan • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Developments in phishing and how to protect your business
Disaster Recovery

Developments in phishing and how to protect your business

Phishing attacks are becoming more organized and dangerous. This article discusses strategies to defend against them.

By Edward Robinson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
New report reveals evolving techniques targeting cloud-native environments
Virtualisation

New report reveals evolving techniques targeting cloud-native environments

Companies are adopting cloud-native technologies faster than ever before. Unfortunately, with new technology comes new threats and challenges.

By Paul Calatayud • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer
Malware

Shopping for cyber insurance? Six questions to ask before calling the insurer

The cyber threat landscape has always been worrisome, but today these concerns are heightened given an anticipated uptick in cyber-attacks from bad actors.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
What is a DApp and why are they useful?
DataCentre infrastructure

What is a DApp and why are they useful?

DApps are an innovative way to make use of a blockchain's capabilities. But it can be tough to find a plain English definition of exactly what they are.

By Nicole Upchurch • 5 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022
The CFO-led digital transformation
Data Analytics

The CFO-led digital transformation

Cloud-based billing platforms are the little-known hero in organisations' quests to extract the most benefit out of their digital transformation efforts.

By Carl Warwick • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
How user-based pricing is shifting the goal posts for the software industry
Data Analytics

How user-based pricing is shifting the goal posts for the software industry

The way business software is paid for has evolved over the years, with usage-based pricing becoming increasingly popular.

By Theo Hourmouzis • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Achieving sustainability with better information management
Unified Communications

Achieving sustainability with better information management

As organisations look to meet requirements around environmental, social and governance aspects, they see increased demands on their internal processes.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?

Critical infrastructure - that term by itself sounds impressive, maybe even distressing. But what makes critical infrastructure so significant?.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022