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Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Thu, 12th May 2016
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Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
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Ransomware is not a 'malware problem' - it's a criminal business model

Thu, 12th May 2016
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Driving Big Data: The Algorithm Economy in the transport industry

Tue, 10th May 2016
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iot
Big Data drives transport innovation, as Unisys NZ's Director outlines the vast potential and challenges ahead.
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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.
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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.
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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.'.
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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.
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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.
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Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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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.
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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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ericsson
The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.
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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.
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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.
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The Internet of Things and security: Is your enterprise protected?

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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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cx
Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.
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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.