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Exclusive: What will it take for blockchain to achieve mass adoption?
Blockchain

Exclusive: What will it take for blockchain to achieve mass adoption?

With the technology and its applications still an enigma to most, blockchain has a long way to go before it's mature enough for many use cases.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Is hyperconvergence the right choice for your business?
Digital Transformation

Is hyperconvergence the right choice for your business?

SMBs can now enjoy the benefits of hyper-convergence with affordable hypervisor software that meets their budget and scalability needs.

By Vincent Tsai • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Why open banking is a good thing for New Zealand SMBs
Data Analytics

Why open banking is a good thing for New Zealand SMBs

Open banking is closer to reaching the New Zealand public, with a pilot project currently underway and due to wrap up by the end of the year.

By Nicole Buisson • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Data for data: Why AI-enhanced storage makes sense
Storage

Data for data: Why AI-enhanced storage makes sense

Leveraging AI-enhanced storage solutions, businesses can gain predictive insights, optimise scalability, and enhance data accessibility, crucial for growth.

By Glenn McPherson • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Exclusive: How blockchain solves a seemingly unsolvable problem
Blockchain

Exclusive: How blockchain solves a seemingly unsolvable problem

Blockchain has been causing a stir amongst people and companies due to its ability to solve previously unsolvable problems.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Blurred lines: How counterinsurgent strategies apply to threat hunting
Endpoint Protection

Blurred lines: How counterinsurgent strategies apply to threat hunting

Successful counterinsurgency operations depend on thoroughly understanding the environments in which they are being conducted.

By Tom Kellermann and Rick McElroy • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Deep dive: How AI empowers today's security operations analysts
Security Operations Centres

Deep dive: How AI empowers today's security operations analysts

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the Security Operations Center (SOC; reducing workload and improving detection times.

By Lionel Snell • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Will virtual reality revolutionise staff training?
Digital Transformation

Will virtual reality revolutionise staff training?

Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing staff training courses, providing an immersive and effective learning experience for the energy sector.

By Giovanni Polizzi • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage
EduTech

Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage

With a cybersecurity skills gap of 1.8 million professionals looming, companies like IBM are turning to AI to bolster defences and create new collar jobs.

By John Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
The four traits of a 'trusted advisor'
Document Management

The four traits of a 'trusted advisor'

The term 'trusted advisor' has quickly made its way into the buzzword hall of fame. A channel expert explains what it actually means for partners.

By Moheb Moses • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Google: Measuring our impact in data center communities
Hyperscale

Google: Measuring our impact in data center communities

As of 2016, Google data centers generated $1.3 billion in economic activity across the US, and have generated over 11,000 jobs.

By Gary Demasi • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Going for the big phish – are your execs safe from whaling attacks?
Phishing

Going for the big phish – are your execs safe from whaling attacks?

Security experts are seeing the proliferation of sophisticated, convincing emails impersonating C-level execs.

By Jacqui Nelson • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
How blockchain can foster initiative
Crypto

How blockchain can foster initiative

The digital revolution has transformed industries, but it's the online community that's evolving the most. Blockchain could reshape the internet economy.

By Donika Kraeva • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Transforming data management into a competitive advantage
Data Analytics

Transforming data management into a competitive advantage

Data retention is becoming increasingly costly for businesses as data breaches and compliance regulations drive the need for more storage.

By Chris Gondek • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
What MSPs should know about business management platforms
Partner Programmes

What MSPs should know about business management platforms

As your MSP business grows and its time to invest in tech that can help, it's important to make sure you are getting the right solution for you.

By James Bergl • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
Deep dive: Research finds new links among North Korea's malware families
Malware

Deep dive: Research finds new links among North Korea's malware families

North Korean cyber attacks have left behind clues that allow researchers to connect the dots between them, according to researchers from McAfee and Intezer.

By Jay Rosenberg and Christiaan Beek • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018

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Jumping off point: Edge computing in retail
Edge Computing

Jumping off point: Edge computing in retail

The launch of Amazon Australia has disrupted the retail industry, pushing the need for smart digital technologies and edge data centers.

By Joe Craparotta • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018