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How to avoid major compliance problems
Data Protection

How to avoid major compliance problems

With GDPR enforcement, internal security lapses—whether through human error or malicious intent—are a major risk. Learn how to avoid major compliance issues.

By Guy Bunker • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Guest column: The story behind innovative apps
Application Performance Monitoring

Guest column: The story behind innovative apps

Each mobile app developer is under high pressure to have an edge against stiff competition in the digital market - and it is no easy task to be at the top.

By Rilind Elezaj • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
How to execute a seamless cloud-initiated digital transformation
Hyperscale

How to execute a seamless cloud-initiated digital transformation

New Relic's Lee Atchison says there are a number of barriers for businesses that are going 'all-in' for the cloud.

By Lee Atchison • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
How AI can give content production a boost
Enterprise Content Management

How AI can give content production a boost

AI is transforming content production, offering media companies insights to optimise and personalise their offerings, boosting profitability and engagement.

By Patricio Cummins • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Carbon Black: Is your cyber panic room ready?
Carbon Black

Carbon Black: Is your cyber panic room ready?

Cybersecurity expert warns of a 'cyber winter' with a surge in destructive attacks, urging digital 'panic rooms'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Digital transformation is no pain no gain
Customer Relationship Management

Digital transformation is no pain no gain

Everyone craves the agility and innovation (among other things) that digital transformation promises, but how many are willing to take the risk?.

By Augie Ray • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication
Biometrics

Exclusive: Moving away from passwords to two-factor authentication

In an era of rampant cyber attacks, companies like Amazon are testing sophisticated zero log-in tech, aiming to make passwords a thing of the past.

By Mark Perry • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
How network visibility tools are changing the security game
Firewalls

How network visibility tools are changing the security game

Without visibility into the behaviours occurring within a network, it's almost impossible to detect if what's happening is out of the ordinary.

By Sean Kopelke • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?
DataCentre infrastructure

Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?

Given cloud's massive momentum, Mark Gaydos says there is a risk that some basic fundamentals might be being overlooked in the rush.

By Mark Gaydos • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
How rethinking data storage can unleash AI's potential
Storage

How rethinking data storage can unleash AI's potential

With data, AI is just a bunch of fancy code. But in order to capitalise on data's potential, we need to look critically at how it is stored.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help
EduTech

The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help

Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.

By Peter Croft • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology
Customer Relationship Management

The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology

Convenience culture thrives yet poses risks to joy, work ethics and tips scales from experience to expedience.

By Lauren Wilkin • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
important considerations ahead of a cloud migration
Migration

important considerations ahead of a cloud migration

Data and oil have undeniable similarities in how businesses use them, but hoarding and storing data like an oil tycoon can lead to damaging consequences.

By Fredrik Forslund • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Why cyber threats are draining your resources
Cybersecurity

Why cyber threats are draining your resources

Cyber security is no longer just an IT issue. Businesses must prioritize it to protect against financial and reputational damage.

By Martin Lipka • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018
40 million more likely affected by massive Facebook data leak - Bitdefender
Multi-factor authentication

40 million more likely affected by massive Facebook data leak - Bitdefender

Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018

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How can Australian merchants turn the tide on CNP fraud?
Email Security

How can Australian merchants turn the tide on CNP fraud?

Australian merchants have lost AUD $476 million to CNP fraud in the past year. With fraud accounting for 78% of all payment issues, businesses must act now.

By Rei Carvalho • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Why cloud-based computing is here to stay
Hyperscale

Why cloud-based computing is here to stay

Colocation and cloud services can work together to provide businesses with a strategic advantage and improved agility.

By Dr Stuart Nielsen-Marsh • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Oct 2018