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The big decision: Choosing which jobs to automate
IT Automation

The big decision: Choosing which jobs to automate

Companies taking advantage of automation are reducing costs by an average of 8%. This doesn't mean businesses should be replacing people with robots.

By Benjamin Pring • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
How Wi-Fi KRACK vulnerability can hit almost everyone with an endpoint
Unified Communications

How Wi-Fi KRACK vulnerability can hit almost everyone with an endpoint

We can be sure that attackers will leverage that delta in patching. Communication and router security has been ignored for too long.

By Rick McElroy • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
To upgrade or not to upgrade – that is the security question
Firewalls

To upgrade or not to upgrade – that is the security question

When we think of security, we probably think 'software' first. But software runs on hardware, and network security and access appliances are aging.

By Adam Jaques • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Why progressive CFOs are taking payroll to the cloud
Digital Transformation

Why progressive CFOs are taking payroll to the cloud

We need to talk about the elephant in the room. We need to talk about Payroll - arguably the most critical function of your business.

By Ruth Postle • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space
Quantum Computing

Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space

Craig Davies, head of AustCyber, discusses goals and challenges of growing Australian cyber security industry.

By Robin Block • 9 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office
Unified Communications

Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office

Advances in technology are providing modern workers with greater opportunities to perform their jobs from any location.

By David Piggott • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft
Microsoft

Microsoft teaches kids to code for Minecraft

Microsoft's research team has developed tools to teach kids how to code within the context of Minecraft, making learning more engaging and fun.

By Peli de Halleux • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Maintaining data center operations, come hell or high water
Disaster Recovery

Maintaining data center operations, come hell or high water

Throughout history, the Asia-Pacific region has been hit with its share of floods, earthquakes, landslides and typhoons.

By John Duffin • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Hybrid cloud use cases with Teradata's new Everywhere offering
Disaster Recovery

Hybrid cloud use cases with Teradata's new Everywhere offering

Not all clouds are equal, so these use cases can be leveraged with the public cloud as well as a private or managed cloud option.

By Rob Armstrong • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Why schools need to ramp up their cybersecurity measures
EduTech

Why schools need to ramp up their cybersecurity measures

They house the sensitive information that hackers specifically seek, are running a wide variety of unprotected endpoints, and have limited resources.

By Jon McGettigan • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat
Malware

The age of software supply-chain attacks: Why they are now a legitimate threat

When you consider that we often only see one or two software supply-chain attacks in a year, eight in the last ten months is a veritable deluge!.

By Nick FitzGerald • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders
Data Analytics

Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks about the power of disruption and the value of having a beginner's mind in the technology industry.

By Chris Pemberton • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
The next step in the enterprise content management evolution
Enterprise Content Management

The next step in the enterprise content management evolution

As the variety and provenance of content continues to expand, it presents as much a challenge as an opportunity to the enterprise.

By Praveen Kumar • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out
Quantum Computing

Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out

Penten's Matthew Wilson speaks about advances in cyber deception and the growing importance of protecting information from hacks.

By Robin Block • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
More tech, more problems: Unify your communications to keep up with your team
Unified Communications

More tech, more problems: Unify your communications to keep up with your team

Overwhelmed by fragmented communication tools? Unify your systems with a cloud-based platform to streamline collaboration and boost productivity.

By Joerg Adam • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining
Network Infrastructure

Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining

Mining giants like Fortescue Metals Group are leveraging advanced network monitoring to boost productivity by up to 20% and save USD $30 million annually.

By George Wilson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow
Network Infrastructure

Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow

Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.

By Jason Baden • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

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