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Cobot

Callaghan Innovation's borrow-a-cobot scheme speeding up automation

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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Callaghan Innovation's cobot trial programme accelerates automation for NZ manufacturers, exemplified by Assa Abloy's successful deployment of UR5 cobots.
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HPE's new offerings for boosting AI uptake

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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pwc
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HPE says their new offerings can enable customers to explore, evolve and expand AI applications aligned to their business and industry needs.
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Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn't surprise anyone”

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: HI Jewellery puts an aesthetic spin on the term 'wearable tech'

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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3d printing
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kiwi startup spotlight
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human interface jewellery
HIJ is offering a unique and new style of jewellery for digital natives, and forward-thinking tech-loving individuals.
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Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
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Pole Star lands in ANZ with inTechnology distribution agreement

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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intechnology distribution
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distributors
The partnership will broaden the availability of Pole Star's suite of indoor location solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
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Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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malware
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robots
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ransomware
Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.
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IoT attacks, ransomware, and steganography? Fortinet looks at the latest cybercrime trends

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet says that stenography as an attack vector hasn't had too much visibility in the last several years but it could be the start of a resurgence.
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Haier to launch all-scenario smart home solution

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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smart home
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ai
Haier unveils an all-scenario smart home solution integrating living spaces and essential systems, customisable through its pioneering 4+7+N concept.
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Learning from the past to protect the future of IoT and cloud

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cloud security
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iot security
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iot
Cyber attackers are likely to use known vulnerabilities this year despite advancements in their threats, says ForeScout.
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DXC Technology rolls out new automated IT services platform

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
DXC claims the platform can offer companies a 65% reduction in business process transaction time with assisted Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
Customer service

How speech analytics can improve outcomes in the contact centre

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
Taking a look at how speech analytics technologies can be used in the contact centre to improve customer service and B2C interactions.
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Tenable appoints former RSA CEO Art Coviello to board of directors

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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cloud security
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rsa security
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tenable
Art Coviello, former RSA CEO, joins Tenable's board, boosting the cybersecurity firm with his visionary leadership and market foresight.
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Insights on industrial vulnerability: How secure is your OT infrastructure?

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Addressing the requirements of an OT network is now more important than ever and requires an integrated approach.
5g

Qualcomm, Samsung and KT achieve multi-vendor 5G NR interoperability

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The end-to-end 5G NR interoperability testing demonstrated the essential components of the 5G NR air interface.
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Eaton appoints Gavin Swadling as ANZ channel boss

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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eaton
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job moves
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industrial
As part of his new role, Swadling will develop Eaton's PQ channel vision, strategy and business plan to drive interaction with its partners.
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Hyperscale data centers in China set to benefit from Coriant/New H3C deal

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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uc
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digital transformation
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5g & beyond
Coriant's global customer base includes cloud and data center operators, mobile and fixed line service providers, and Web 2.0 content providers.
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Cisco ASA appliances at risk of denial of service exploit

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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exploits
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acsc
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an official alert to those who use Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
Fast internet

Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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uc
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iot
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wireless networks
Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.
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Blockchain spending to surge 90% in 2018 with 60% on IT services

Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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supply chain
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it services
APAC spent around US$148m on blockchain solutions in 2017, with 2018's forecast almost double that and IT services taking the lion's share.