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Mimecast & PhishMe join forces to create Cyber Resilience Coalition
Cybersecurity

Mimecast & PhishMe join forces to create Cyber Resilience Coalition

Australian organisations can now leverage cybersecurity support from the newly-formed Cyber Resilience Coalition (CRC), using tech & training.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Global Stories

PC market not looking great, experts warn
Notebook

PC market not looking great, experts warn

Competition from other devices and longer device life have been the root causes of slower growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC
Mobility

Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC

IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Blockchain & smart robots among 'future success' technologies
Robotics

Blockchain & smart robots among 'future success' technologies

Gartner reveals three key tech trends for competitive advantage: immersive experiences, smart machines, and the platform revolution.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud
Public Cloud

Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud

When your customer wants IaaS, what's a reseller to do? Gartner outlines how local resellers can maximise their returns when customers go cloud.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016
Exclusive: Gartner outlines local SDN and software defined storage opportunities
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Gartner outlines local SDN and software defined storage opportunities

Half of organisations plan to deploy SDN within two years, opening the doors to a new growth market for ANZ resellers, Gartner says.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Digital transformation: Cloud is the foundation, data is the core
Data Analytics

Digital transformation: Cloud is the foundation, data is the core

Australian organisations are embracing big data and analytics offerings, with smaller vendors snapping at the heels of the established players.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google widen gap on cloud rivals
DataCentre infrastructure

Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google widen gap on cloud rivals

Global reach is helping Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and Google stretch their lead in the cloud market. So who else is winning in the market?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2016
Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC
Mobility

Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC

IDC says tablet sales are continuing to slide as both enterprises and consumers seek 'more productive' form factors, so where does that leave Android?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone
Cloud Services

Australian researchers develop graphical modelling for the combat zone

Advanced computing techniques are being used to help the Australian military understand combat situations using modelling & simulations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend
Software Asset Management

Gartner's tips for significant savings on software spend

Gartner reveals keys to slashing IT costs: streamline software setups, recycle licenses, and deploy SAM tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Acronis innovation puts businesses back in the control room
Storage

Acronis innovation puts businesses back in the control room

Acronis launches hybrid cloud data protection solutions for businesses, giving more control over backups and storage.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
NFV carrier spend to hit $15.5B by 2020, widens gap with SDN
Network Infrastructure

NFV carrier spend to hit $15.5B by 2020, widens gap with SDN

The service provider network functions virtualisation (NFV) market is set to reach $15.5bn by 2020 according to a report from IHS Market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016
Sophos latest solution could make you reconsider encryption
Malware

Sophos latest solution could make you reconsider encryption

Sophos launches new encryption solution to protect data against theft and accidental leaks, offering cross-platform file encryption.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Enterprise adoption drives strong growth for public cloud IaaS
Public Cloud

Enterprise adoption drives strong growth for public cloud IaaS

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) offerings are rapidly becoming a viable alternative to on-premises hardware.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Cisco says a time machine for the data center has arrived
Network Infrastructure

Cisco says a time machine for the data center has arrived

Cisco have announced a platform that's designed to help customers gain complete visibility across everything in the data center, in real time.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Recommended rating for Palo Alto Networks next gen firewall
Firewalls

Recommended rating for Palo Alto Networks next gen firewall

The company who identify as the next-generation in security, have just announced that its next-generation firewall has earned a recommended rating.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Securing trust in digital business
Risk & Compliance

Securing trust in digital business

As smart devices are becoming autonomous, CISOs are being required to adopt new mechanisms and approaches to trust.

By Gartner • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016