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How MSSPs must protect data in the breach disclosure era
Partner Programmes

How MSSPs must protect data in the breach disclosure era

Australia's new mandatory data breach disclosure laws impose strict reporting requirements on MSPs, ensuring better data protection and accountability.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
For businesses, data is the new currency, but it's vulnerable
Internet of Things

For businesses, data is the new currency, but it's vulnerable

Data has become as valuable as currency for businesses, but many fail to protect it properly, leaving themselves vulnerable to hackers.

By Graeme Pyper • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
Protecting the customer experience in a digital age
Customer Relationship Management

Protecting the customer experience in a digital age

As digital innovation accelerates, companies must balance rapid software updates with maintaining a seamless customer experience to stay competitive.

By Rafi Katanasho • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
Whitepaper: Warmer water can improve the cost of data centre cooling
DataCentre infrastructure

Whitepaper: Warmer water can improve the cost of data centre cooling

Research from Schneider Electric finds turning up the temperature can lower data centre PUE to provide energy savings of up to 64%.

By Paul Lin • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Australian CIOs need to recognise the power of data analytics
Data Analytics

Australian CIOs need to recognise the power of data analytics

Australian CIOs must harness data analytics to enable agile decision-making, empowering all employees with insights for faster, smarter business strategies.

By Nigel Mendonca • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Why real-time AI remains a challenge
Opinion

Why real-time AI remains a challenge

The importance of data quality in real-time AI is often overlooked, but accurate insights are essential for businesses to stay competitive.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
A deep dive into the present and future of retail off- and online
Marketing Technologies

A deep dive into the present and future of retail off- and online

Russell McVeagh Special Counsel Liz Blythe examines the opportunities and risks associated with the eye-wateringly quick pace of change in the sector.

By Liz Blythe • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Five technologies that boost shared service centre performance
Data Analytics

Five technologies that boost shared service centre performance

Leveraging new technologies is crucial for shared service centres aiming to enhance performance and cut costs. Here are five game-changers.

By Ann Furlong • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Data centre heavyweights debate 'hottest automation topic of 2018'
Network Infrastructure

Data centre heavyweights debate 'hottest automation topic of 2018'

Senior execs from Dell EMC, Apstra, Mellanox, and IDC discuss intent-based networking systems and how they will revolutionise the data centre.

By Lionel Snell • 8 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Optimising data centre energy efficiency in a world of renewables
DataCentre infrastructure

Optimising data centre energy efficiency in a world of renewables

Eaton East Asia VP of sales says the move to renewable energy is encouraging, however change is required to combat its volatile nature.

By Jimmy Yam • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Networking is experiencing a paradigm shift due to IBN
Opinion

Networking is experiencing a paradigm shift due to IBN

Intent-Based Networking set to transform network management with streamlined operations and AI-driven solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Identifying security risk-takers to minimise and mitigate risk
Risk & Compliance

Identifying security risk-takers to minimise and mitigate risk

Risk-taking doesn't necessarily mean that the majority of a company's workforce is deliberately being bad actors.

By Jeff Paine • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Data security: the new frontier of app protection
Distributed Denial of Service

Data security: the new frontier of app protection

Many organisations are fearful of becoming the first to experience a data breach and be burdened with the heavy costs for non-compliance.

By David Holmes • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
What's all the fuss about Integrated Business Planning?
Data Analytics

What's all the fuss about Integrated Business Planning?

The 'textbook' definition of IBP is that it's something which offers a co-ordinated approach to business planning.

By Patrick Elliott • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2018
Why water use is a key consideration when cooling your data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Why water use is a key consideration when cooling your data center

An expert from Schneider Electric discusses the process data centers should take when considering cooling options.

By Maurizio Frizziero • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
The five key steps to security automation
Security Information and Event Management

The five key steps to security automation

Volvo's CEO skips level 3 self-driving cars, deeming them unsafe. What lesson can we learn about automation in security operations?.

By Anthony Stitt • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

How you can improve data centre efficiency without dropping it in the sea
DataCentre infrastructure

How you can improve data centre efficiency without dropping it in the sea

Microsoft painted headlines earlier this year with its 'submarine' data centre, but Riello's GM says there's easier ways to efficient data centres.

By Leo Craig • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018