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Deadly reminder that lead exposure kills – even years later
University of Otago

Deadly reminder that lead exposure kills – even years later

Even low blood lead levels may drive a third of premature cardiovascular deaths in the US, a new study suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty
Productivity

Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty

Rising costs and a thin project pipeline are forcing contractors to shed skilled workers, threatening housing and infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

GandCrab: The 'agile' ransomware that is updated in real time
Malware

GandCrab: The 'agile' ransomware that is updated in real time

The GandCrab ransomware has been making headlines recently for being one of the few malware strains that developers update in real time.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Former Veeam ANZ VP appointed as CrowdStrike APJ sales boss
Virtualisation

Former Veeam ANZ VP appointed as CrowdStrike APJ sales boss

Williams will be overseeing the Corporate Sales Team in APJ with a focus on growing CrowdStrike's revenues and customer-base.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Data: future asset or ally for your business?
Data Analytics

Data: future asset or ally for your business?

Australian enterprises wanting to grow their competitive edge need to take a longer, harder look at their data strategies.

By Glenn McPherson • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
GTC18 - Day one at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference
Robotics

GTC18 - Day one at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference

NVIDIA's 9th annual GPU Technology Conference kicked off in San Jose with over 8,000 attendees diving into the latest advances in AI and deep learning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment
Customer Relationship Management

Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment

Andrew Hug will lead the charge creating a customer-focused strategy that combines securing customer insights and analysis.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Kiwi startup raises over $1M to protect transfer of personal information
Capital raising

Kiwi startup raises over $1M to protect transfer of personal information

FileInvite streamlines the process of requesting, receiving and storing personal information without the need to use email.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Hosted Network partners with NetCrypt to provide all-in-one data security solutio​n
Data Protection

Hosted Network partners with NetCrypt to provide all-in-one data security solutio​n

Hosted Network and NetCrypt unveil a new ultra-secure cloud file server solution aimed at addressing rising data security threats and compliance requirements.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees
Unified Communications

NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees

NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Unified Communications

Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds

Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Submarine cable boom fueled by new tech, soaring demand
Network Infrastructure

Submarine cable boom fueled by new tech, soaring demand

The international capacity deployed by companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon rose 14-fold between 2012-2016.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Photo Gallery: Veeam ANZ ProPartner Awards
Virtualisation

Photo Gallery: Veeam ANZ ProPartner Awards

Veeam's ProPartner Awards at Doltone House in Sydney honoured standout ANZ partners, including Datacom and Ingram Micro, across 14 categories.

By Patrick Martlew • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Migration regret: Australia's cloud industry has a communication problem
Cloud Services

Migration regret: Australia's cloud industry has a communication problem

A new study reveals 97% of Australian C-level executives regret their initial cloud migration choices, citing poor communication and inadequate risk management.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Cybersecurity

Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ

The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Data center giants team up to tackle Australia's steep energy prices
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center giants team up to tackle Australia's steep energy prices

Schneider Electric partners with Equinix to battle high energy prices in Australia. New services will help businesses access low-cost renewable energy.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australia ranks 8th as a global target for cryptomining attacks
Phishing

Australia ranks 8th as a global target for cryptomining attacks

Cryptomining is becoming a popular revenue stream for cybercriminals as the ransomware market becomes too crowded.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018