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Digitising boardroom processes for efficiency, information security and better governance
IT Automation

Digitising boardroom processes for efficiency, information security and better governance

Adding content services to the picture can save time, make data accountability and governance easier, as well as add new levels of efficiency and collaboration.

By Eugene Chng • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
RPA: The promise of value in the workplace
IT Automation

RPA: The promise of value in the workplace

Automating basic tasks with robotic process automation (RPA) can free up staff for meaningful activities, boosting productivity and profitability.

By Matthew Bertram • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020
What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020
Firewalls

What organisations must demand from security technology in 2020

Gone are the days when organisations needed to choose best-of-breed point solutions to secure each individual aspect of the network.

By Illan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Cloud security planning – here's to a safer future
Multi-factor authentication

Cloud security planning – here's to a safer future

Discussion is likely to focus on cloud security, with IT professionals asking themselves: How did we cope with the threat situation last year?.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Demystifying M.E.L.T. - the key data for business observability
Customer Relationship Management

Demystifying M.E.L.T. - the key data for business observability

Understanding M.E.L.T.—metrics, events, logs, and traces—is crucial for effective business observability, leading to enhanced reliability and performance.

By Jill Macmurchy • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Predictions for the print industry in 2020
Privileged Access Management

Predictions for the print industry in 2020

Disruption in the print sector is likely to create significant opportunities this year for savvy organisations.

By Adam O'Neill • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
How the cloud is changing application delivery
Data Analytics

How the cloud is changing application delivery

In a multi-cloud environment, where multiple toolsets are offered, achieving visibility on emerging and active issues across all platforms is a major challenge.

By Benjamin Hodges • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Why channel opportunities are flourishing in the data analytics market
Data Analytics

Why channel opportunities are flourishing in the data analytics market

A growing desire by organisations to gain value from their data is spawning lucrative opportunities for channel partners across Australia and New Zealand.

By Ajay Advani • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Top 4 ways to eliminate data fragmentation within your organisation
Data Analytics

Top 4 ways to eliminate data fragmentation within your organisation

By taking the steps needed now to tackle fragmentation, organisations will be well placed to deal with data growth in the years ahead.

By Steve Coad • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Maintaining uptime in the data center is no game of checkers
Artificial Intelligence

Maintaining uptime in the data center is no game of checkers

AI-driven machine learning is revolutionising data centre uptime by predicting hardware failures before they occur, potentially saving firms millions.

By Jeff Klaus • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Three trends set to define work in the new decade
Workforce Technology

Three trends set to define work in the new decade

As the 2020s unfold, three key trends—human-centric HR, flexible working, and lifelong learning—are set to redefine the workplace landscape.

By Dan Fish • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020
Why creating an eco-system of interconnected apps can make your business stronger
Customer Relationship Management

Why creating an eco-system of interconnected apps can make your business stronger

Creating a unified eco-system of interconnected apps can give businesses a competitive edge by enhancing data aggregation and improving customer experience.

By Brendan Maree • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Five ways cyber deception can help boost IT security
Cybersecurity

Five ways cyber deception can help boost IT security

Cyber deception is gaining traction as a vital IT security tool. Here are five key ways it can thwart cybercriminals and bolster organisational defences.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
A numbers game: How data is changing the world of sports
Data Analytics

A numbers game: How data is changing the world of sports

As the Australian Open concludes, the sports industry embraces data analytics, revolutionising athlete performance, fan engagement, and stadium efficiency.

By Brad Drysdale • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Why protecting remote workers from cyber attack should be a top priority for your security team in 2020
Firewalls

Why protecting remote workers from cyber attack should be a top priority for your security team in 2020

Aussie firms must prioritise remote work cybersecurity to protect data integrity amid rising flexible work trend.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud
Malware

Machine learning is key to securing corporate data in the cloud

In securing data in the cloud, companies now face a multi-faceted challenge that features flexible data access from large numbers of users and devices.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

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Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020

New laws mandate robust data breach reporting, yet underreporting persists. A 2019 survey highlights suppressed cybercrime disclosures, risking unpreparedness.

By Maninder Singh • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020