Opinion stories - Page 253
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Thu, 12th May 2016
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encryption
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iot
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healthtech
Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
Ransomware is not a 'malware problem' - it's a criminal business model
Thu, 12th May 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Today Unit 42 published its latest paper on ransomware. It has quickly become one of the greatest cyberthreats facing organisations around the world.
It's not just about the weather: put your emails in context
Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Digitally empowered customers crave context and are shying away from the mass-marketing approach to email offers. It's time for a different approach.
Hot Trend for B2B Marketers: Account-Based Marketing
Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Every salesperson wants good leads, and increasingly, B2B marketers are expected to not only provide those good leads but also help close deals.
Driving Big Data: The Algorithm Economy in the transport industry
Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Big Data drives transport innovation, as Unisys NZ's Director outlines the vast potential and challenges ahead.
UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year
Tue, 10th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
Opinion: Is technology making us bad at our jobs?
Fri, 6th May 2016
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cloud services
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opinion
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digital technology
Tech reliance questioned as typo calamity exposes the perils of automated complacency in the modern workplace.
Third party risks 'a serious risk'
Wed, 4th May 2016
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malware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
'Not having single individual or department in charge of managing third party risk leaves organisations more vulnerable to threats.'.
HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption
Wed, 4th May 2016
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storage
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devops
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apm
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Wed, 4th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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opinion
It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.
Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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devops
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iaas
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apm
DevOps is often seen as a goal, The Next Big Thing, something we 'need'. I see this as putting the cart before the horse. Here's what you should do.
Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cloud services
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cisco
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ericsson
The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.
Who ruined social media?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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facebook
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social media
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x
I'll happily tell you who I think is ruining it for all of us. Let's have some straight talk about who is ruining Facebook and Twitter.
Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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uc
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chorus
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kordia
Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.
The Internet of Things and security: Is your enterprise protected?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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semiconductors
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iot security
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iot
In this time of digital transformation, it's vital for businesses to understand the risks and opportunities unleashed by the ecosystem of ecosystems.
Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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apple
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opinion
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technology gifts
For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.
Storage squeeze: Why 2016 is the year of consolidation in the storage industry
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Today's storage market is a tussle between old and new, so how will the industry cope and what can we expect in the future?.
Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The number of mobile-only Internet users in the US is growing due to affordability issues, challenging traditional broadband thinking.
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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fintech
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cx
Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.
How technology saved my husband's life
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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smart home
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healthtech
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social media
There were times that I thought technology was taking over our lives and not always in a positive way - until it saved my husband's life.