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NSW government's new cyber security strategy
Cybersecurity

NSW government's new cyber security strategy

The NSW government launches new cyber security strategy to boost public sector capability and combat cyber threats.

By Simon Eid • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Digital transformation is no pain no gain
Customer Relationship Management

Digital transformation is no pain no gain

Everyone craves the agility and innovation (among other things) that digital transformation promises, but how many are willing to take the risk?.

By Augie Ray • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication
Biometrics

Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication

In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.

By Mark Perry • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
How network visibility tools are changing the security game
Firewalls

How network visibility tools are changing the security game

Without visibility into the behaviours occurring within a network, it's almost impossible to detect if what's happening is out of the ordinary.

By Sean Kopelke • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?

Given cloud's massive momentum, Mark Gaydos says there is a risk that some basic fundamentals might be being overlooked in the rush.

By Mark Gaydos • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
How rethinking data storage can unleash AI's potential
Storage

How rethinking data storage can unleash AI's potential

With data, AI is just a bunch of fancy code. But in order to capitalise on data's potential, we need to look critically at how it is stored.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help
EduTech

The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help

Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.

By Peter Croft • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology
Customer Relationship Management

The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology

Convenience culture thrives yet poses risks to joy, work ethics and tips scales from experience to expedience.

By Lauren Wilkin • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
important considerations ahead of a cloud migration
Migration

important considerations ahead of a cloud migration

Data and oil have undeniable similarities in how businesses use them, but hoarding and storing data like an oil tycoon can lead to damaging consequences.

By Fredrik Forslund • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Why cyber threats are draining your resources
Cybersecurity

Why cyber threats are draining your resources

Cyber security is no longer just an IT issue. Businesses must prioritize it to protect against financial and reputational damage.

By Martin Lipka • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
40 million more likely affected by massive Facebook data leak - Bitdefender
Multi-factor authentication

40 million more likely affected by massive Facebook data leak - Bitdefender

Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
Accelerating the intelligence revolution: How companies are investing
DataCentre infrastructure

Accelerating the intelligence revolution: How companies are investing

According to Lenovo Data Centre Group, billions of dollars are being spent to develop powerful AI and discover new business advantages.

By Joao Almeida • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Owning up to cloud security - who is responsible?
Cloud Security

Owning up to cloud security - who is responsible?

With almost a third of Australian businesses now using cloud services, who takes responsibility for data security remains a contentious issue.

By Graeme Pyper • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Modern day back-UPS technology explained
DataCentre infrastructure

Modern day back-UPS technology explained

Technology has become incredibly prominent in our lives, making the need for power sources that don't falter a universal requirement.

By Atin Chhabra • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
The leadership challenge that comes with digital transformation
Unified Communications

The leadership challenge that comes with digital transformation

Digital transformation is adding $45 billion to Australia's GDP by 2021, but businesses must embrace innovation to succeed in the changing landscape.

By Denham Pinder • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
Ignite 2018 - Making AI real for your business with Azure Data
Public Cloud

Ignite 2018 - Making AI real for your business with Azure Data

The driving force behind powerful AI applications is data – and getting the most out of AI requires a modern data estate.

By Rohan Kumar • 11 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
Multifactor Authentication: Is it still enough on its own?
Multi-factor authentication

Multifactor Authentication: Is it still enough on its own?

Despite predictions for the multifactor authentication market to hit USD $12.51 billion by 2022, experts say MFA alone isn't sufficient to thwart cybercrime.

By Alisdair Faulkner • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018

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