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It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Global Stories

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In the hyper-convergence gold rush, choose your provider carefully
Storage

In the hyper-convergence gold rush, choose your provider carefully

Gold rushes happen because there is value to be had. The latest rush doesn't require a pick, shovel or pan, however - just a keen sense of vision.

By Matt Oostveen • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Uncovering growth opportunities in the transforming business analytics market
Data Analytics

Uncovering growth opportunities in the transforming business analytics market

Vendors need to take a bi-modal approach to how you build your product portfolio as well as how you go-to-market.

By Jim Hare • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Three ways to tell between enterprise and consumer clouds
Data Protection

Three ways to tell between enterprise and consumer clouds

Cloud computing is spreading with a vengeance - for businesses and consumers alike as it becomes the new digital norm.

By Mike Lord • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Facebook goes “video first” in search of TV ad dollars
Marketing Technologies

Facebook goes “video first” in search of TV ad dollars

Facebook's move towards video poses challenges and opportunities for the social media giant in terms of generating revenue.

By Nick Thomas • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
Planning for DevOps? Here are 5 key traits your team will need to succeed
DevOps

Planning for DevOps? Here are 5 key traits your team will need to succeed

DevOps is on the rise, yet success hinges on more than tech skills - communication, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, and enthusiasm are vital.

By Ash Ashutosh • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
Turning up the security heat on IoT: TRANE Comfortlink XL850
Internet of Things

Turning up the security heat on IoT: TRANE Comfortlink XL850

IoT is proving a minefield of security hazards. Trustwave researcher Jeff Kitson finds a problem with TRANE's Comfortlink XL850 thermostat.

By Jeff Kitson • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
How to staff your team across the security kill chain
Cybersecurity

How to staff your team across the security kill chain

Effective digital security needs people as well as technology. Most organisations are aware of the need to staff up to improve their security.

By Kane Lightowler • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
At last – data storage as easy as turning on the tap!
Storage

At last – data storage as easy as turning on the tap!

Data storage should be just like the plumbing in a house or office. Want water, turn on the tap. Want colder or hotter water, adjust the tap.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
CEOs and CIOs are seeking digital risk leaders
Risk & Compliance

CEOs and CIOs are seeking digital risk leaders

Gartner predicts job growth for digital risk managers will exceed 40% in the next five years, according to a new research note.

By John A. Wheeler • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Progress in the shift to conversational computing
Unified Communications

Progress in the shift to conversational computing

Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.

By Gurdeep Pall • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
How to streamline branch office connectivity with SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

How to streamline branch office connectivity with SD-WAN

Connecting branch offices to an enterprise wide area network (WAN) is time-consuming and often disrupts an organisation's IT operations.

By Peter Skarlatos • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
Firefighting, security and compliance - are they separate issues?
Cybersecurity

Firefighting, security and compliance - are they separate issues?

Sometimes a critical issue like a virus outbreak or a major systems malfunction, sometimes something as urgent as a VSIP.

By David Harley • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
Five reasons outsourced service desk demand is on the rise
Unified Communications

Five reasons outsourced service desk demand is on the rise

The nature of business is changing, and so is the nature of technology support. With these tips in mind, IT Pros can have their cake and eat it too.

By John McCredie • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Realty talks software-defined networking: Opportunities for the data center
Hyperscale

Digital Realty talks software-defined networking: Opportunities for the data center

For years, networking within data centers could not be accomplished without iron, components and switches that make PoP hardware.

By Damien Spillane • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Juniper Networks on entering the brave new (software) world
Cloud Services

Juniper Networks on entering the brave new (software) world

it's time that partners started to think differently about engaging with customers to fill the gap between expectation and reality.

By Mike Zutenis • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016