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Microsoft: The sky's the limit for your data with Cosmos DB
Public Cloud

Microsoft: The sky's the limit for your data with Cosmos DB

A modern Internet age with globally-distributed applications that must be fault-tolerant and scalable demands a high-concurrency, low-latency database model.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
In case you didn't know, you are a data company now
DevOps

In case you didn't know, you are a data company now

Data management practices are crucial for businesses to thrive in the new age of compliance and innovation, as data becomes both an asset and a challenge.

By Richard Gerdis • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
4 reasons cloud and colocation providers are going renewable
DataCentre infrastructure

4 reasons cloud and colocation providers are going renewable

Schneider Electric's John Powers shares the massive impact renewable energy is having on the data center industry.

By John Powers • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Three 'must-haves' for building a resilient edge
DataCentre infrastructure

Three 'must-haves' for building a resilient edge

Edge computing is set to surpass hyperscale markets, driven by 5G and data demands. Learn the three essentials for resilient edge infrastructure.

By Steven Carlini • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation
Virtualisation

No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation

Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
6 steps for setting up a server room for your business
DataCentre infrastructure

6 steps for setting up a server room for your business

Schneider Electric's Kavita Manral discusses the modern server room and advice for setting up one for a business.

By Kavita Manral • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Garbled VoIP calls and pixelated videos no more
Network Infrastructure

Garbled VoIP calls and pixelated videos no more

Failed telephony and network connections are more than annoying. They result in negative employee and customer experiences, lost time and missed opportunities.

By Graham Schultz • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
How platforms enable business owners to do what they love
Fintech

How platforms enable business owners to do what they love

Cloud revolution gives small firms big player tools. API platforms and scalable services level the playing field.

By Nick Houldsworth • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
How to ensure your digital transformation doesn't become a digital disaster
Data Analytics

How to ensure your digital transformation doesn't become a digital disaster

Midsize companies are racing towards digital transformation but risk disaster without the right tools. Converged data platforms could be their saving grace.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge
Multi-cloud

How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge

More organisations are adopting multi-cloud strategies to reduce the risk of stoppages and increase flexibility. But security remains a concern.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy
Data Analytics

Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy

Australians doubt the government's handling of data, with a poll revealing only 29.3% trust in its responsible use. Serious work needed to shift perceptions.

By Nigel Mendonca • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Migrating to the cloud? It's time to talk about SD-WAN
Firewalls

Migrating to the cloud? It's time to talk about SD-WAN

As cloud adoption soars, businesses face a new challenge: the need for high-quality, reliable communication, making SD-WAN a crucial technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Backup: Private cloud to the rescue when public cloud fails
Disaster Recovery

Backup: Private cloud to the rescue when public cloud fails

Synology's Simon Hwang highlights the unforeseen risk of storing data on public cloud putting businesses in a difficult situation.

By Simon Hwang • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Adobe launches cloud commerce platform
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches cloud commerce platform

Adobe Commerce Cloud provides a customisable and scalable end-to-end platform to manage and optimise the commerce experience.

By Jason Woosley • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
ConnectWise launches new security assessment tool for MSPs
Risk & Compliance

ConnectWise launches new security assessment tool for MSPs

ConnectWise unveils ConnectWise Identify, aiding MSPs in appraising and boosting security against cyber threats, with introductory offers beginning 1 April.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Why sovereign public cloud is a gamechanger for the UK public sector
Public Cloud

Why sovereign public cloud is a gamechanger for the UK public sector

Sungard AS' Chris Huggett talks about the huge responsibility in the public sector, and how sovereign public cloud has the potential to offer huge benefits.

By Chris Huggett • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
The silver lining in Australia's Government cloud strategy
DevOps

The silver lining in Australia's Government cloud strategy

Cloud has been a huge part of the 'digital transformation' conversation within Australian government during recent years.

By Aidan Tudehope and Ben Hindman • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
Milestone: How video and IoT are finding their place in enterprise
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone: How video and IoT are finding their place in enterprise

Milestone Systems South Pacific country manager Jordan Cullis talks about three trends that will revolutionise the way video is viewed in 2019 and beyond.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019