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Remote working in a time of crisis
Firewalls

Remote working in a time of crisis

As COVID-19 reshapes network traffic, organisations are scrambling to manage the surge in remote working. VPNs and performance monitoring become critical.

By Tom Caldwell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Banking and finance – the content conundrum in a post-Commission world
Data Analytics

Banking and finance – the content conundrum in a post-Commission world

By cutting out the silos and shadow systems, financial organisations can increase operational efficiency and governance.

By Jamie Atherton and Eugene Chng • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Three ways to protect your business in the cloud
Firewalls

Three ways to protect your business in the cloud

A modern BYO-anything workforce means more access points, hidden apps and hurdles to secure across the organisation.

By Lindsay Brown • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
How metadata improves efficiency and productivity in information-heavy organisations
Unified Communications

How metadata improves efficiency and productivity in information-heavy organisations

Streamlined metadata capture and its application to content provides a clear path forward for a more intelligent digital workplace.

By James Fox • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Embracing zero trust for IoT and OT: a fundamental mind shift
Distributed Denial of Service

Embracing zero trust for IoT and OT: a fundamental mind shift

Remote working has become common practice, but it brings new security challenges. Forescout outlines four considerations for a zero trust architecture.

By Steve Hunter • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
How Australian IT management can use external data to power internal AI tools
Unified Communications

How Australian IT management can use external data to power internal AI tools

Australian IT MSPs can leverage external data to enhance AI tools, ensuring they stay competitive in the booming AI landscape despite low internal data volumes.

By Ramprakash Ramamoorthy • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
What businesses can do right now to enable remote working
Hybrid & Remote Work

What businesses can do right now to enable remote working

COVID-19 pushes organisations to embrace remote work with Microsoft Office 365 deployments, but key considerations must not be overlooked.

By Doug Baxter • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19
Health Technologies

The tech firm fighting obesity - and COVID-19

MyFiziq has developed a patented application designed to help reduce cases of obesity, whilst also having an impact in the fight against COVID-19.

By Jonathan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
How CSOs can ensure security and productivity remain resilient during challenging times
Firewalls

How CSOs can ensure security and productivity remain resilient during challenging times

As remote work becomes the norm, CSOs face the dual challenge of maintaining security and productivity. Here's a strategy for resilience amid adversity.

By Corne Mare • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
How companies can use emerging CX technologies to improve customer retention
Customer Relationship Management

How companies can use emerging CX technologies to improve customer retention

Aussie firms adopt new CX tech amidst economic strain, seeking to prevent customer loss and enhance engagement.

By Colin Smith • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Can we protect against cryptocurrency theft?
Multi-factor authentication

Can we protect against cryptocurrency theft?

Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.

By Alex Wilson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Getting the Board on board: How to talk cyber risk to the C-Suite suits
Cybersecurity

Getting the Board on board: How to talk cyber risk to the C-Suite suits

In an era of heightened risk, effective communication between cybersecurity chiefs and business leaders at the board level has never been more important.

By Glen Maloney • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
3 risk mitigation tips to protect your remote working team
Wireless Networks

3 risk mitigation tips to protect your remote working team

The sudden shift to remote working has put pressure on IT and security teams. Here are 3 tips for working securely from anywhere. #remoteworking #cybersecurity.

By Lindsay Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Improving contact centre performance during times of peak demand
Customer Relationship Management

Improving contact centre performance during times of peak demand

As virus-related uncertainty spreads, financial firms face surging calls to contact centres. Enhancing efficiency is vital to maintaining customer satisfaction.

By Daniel Harding • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
How AI could be pivotal in Australia's economic recovery from COVID-19
Data Analytics

How AI could be pivotal in Australia's economic recovery from COVID-19

AI is set to play a pivotal role in Australia's COVID-19 recovery, aiding in prevention, response, and economic rejuvenation amid the ongoing crisis.

By Ray Greenwood • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Why data analytics is helping telcos 'keep the lights' on during unprecedented times
Customer Relationship Management

Why data analytics is helping telcos 'keep the lights' on during unprecedented times

Telcos in Australia, NZ adapt tech to sustain services during COVID-19, leveraging data and analytics for growth.

By Nick Hoskins • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

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Cybersecurity training: the key to strengthening your security posture
Endpoint Protection

Cybersecurity training: the key to strengthening your security posture

Australian organisations take an average of 200 days to identify a breach and another 81 days to contain them, both longer periods than a year ago.

By Andrew Souter • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020