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Protecting remote workers amid COVID-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Protecting remote workers amid COVID-19

With 47% of Australasia's workforce new to remote working, businesses face increasing cyber risks amid COVID-19. Here's how to protect remote staff.

By Bruce Perry • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
Avoid employee underpayment woes with better planning and forecasting
Opinion

Avoid employee underpayment woes with better planning and forecasting

Accurately paying people for the hours they work is only part of the issue. You also need to be able to plan for the future.

By Chris Hannan • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
How data warehouses have become the new data lakes for business
Data Analytics

How data warehouses have become the new data lakes for business

As businesses generate more data than ever, next-gen database platforms like Snowflake transform traditional data warehouses into veritable data lakes.

By Alan Eldridge • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
How to defend cloud environments against insider threats
Identity and Access Management

How to defend cloud environments against insider threats

Let's discuss the main types of insider threats facing businesses today and explain how to mitigate their risks through various technologies.

By David Shephard • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
The ghost in the machine that maximizes uptime
Marketing Technologies

The ghost in the machine that maximizes uptime

China's leading eCommerce platform, Meituan, leverages Intel Memory Failure Prediction to bolster server uptime, predicting failures before they strike.

By Jeff Klaus • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
How companies can stay secure while employees work from home
Firewalls

How companies can stay secure while employees work from home

While working from home may seem like an easy solution for workers, the reality can be quite challenging for IT teams.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Kubernetes 101: Tips and tricks to maximise container investment
Virtualisation

Kubernetes 101: Tips and tricks to maximise container investment

Monitoring the Kubernetes control plane and master components is essential when it comes to maximising the ROI of container investments.

By Harry Guy • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Empowering a remote workforce: can your business make 'working from home' work?
Mobile Device Management

Empowering a remote workforce: can your business make 'working from home' work?

Businesses are adopting remote work strategies to offer flexibility, but without proper planning, it can lead to chaos. Learn how to make it work smoothly.

By Jamie Davidson • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
The top four cloud IT security misconfigurations and how to fix them
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

The top four cloud IT security misconfigurations and how to fix them

Thankfully, there are some effective steps that can be taken to overcome four of the most common security issues, thereby reducing the attack surface.

By ExtraHop • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Sign on Glass is a green initiative that reduces costs and increases productivity
Document Management

Sign on Glass is a green initiative that reduces costs and increases productivity

Sign on Glass offers a sustainable solution to traditional paper-based processes, reducing costs and boosting productivity through digitised proof of delivery.

By Matt Coad • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Why AIOps should be at the top of tech 'to do' lists
DevOps

Why AIOps should be at the top of tech 'to do' lists

AIOps should top tech agendas, enabling real-time issue detection, reducing noise, and continuously learning to enhance IT operations and service delivery.

By Guy Fighel • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
COVID-19 could boost need for cyber insurance
Cybersecurity insurance

COVID-19 could boost need for cyber insurance

Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 fears, targeting vulnerable groups with scams and malware, raising cyber insurance need.

By Bruce Perry • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Five questions organisations should ask when evaluating an asset management solution
IoT Security

Five questions organisations should ask when evaluating an asset management solution

As asset management remains key to cybersecurity, businesses must ask the right questions to choose a solution that fits their unique needs and long-term goals.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Edge Computing

Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now

Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.

By Mike Fyson • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage
Supply Chain

It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage

Bitglass research reveals 38% of Fortune 500 firms lack a CISO, exposing vulnerabilities. Public trust now hinges on solid cybersecurity credentials.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
In times of crisis, collaboration is critical
Unified Communications

In times of crisis, collaboration is critical

As COVID-19 disrupts global society, Australian education and non-profits rely on free online collaboration tools to maintain critical services.

By Jeremy Paton • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020

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Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?
Printing

Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?

As technology transforms Australia's workplace, future workers must master soft skills like critical thinking and adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven era.

By Shane Blandford • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020