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Expert says deploying an SD-WAN is about chip shots, not moon shots
Network Infrastructure

Expert says deploying an SD-WAN is about chip shots, not moon shots

ZK Research's founder provides his ten steps on deploying an SD-WAN - a series of chip shots rather than one big drive to the moon.

By Zeus Kerravala • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
The trick to unified comms deployments in a VDI environment
Unified Communications

The trick to unified comms deployments in a VDI environment

Rolling telephony, video conferencing, messaging and other comms services into the one package is a smart way to take control of business tools.

By Marc Doehnert • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
7 best practices of successful managed service providers
Partner Programmes

7 best practices of successful managed service providers

As more channel partners are transitioning into the MSP model, it is important to get started on the right foot and continue strong from there.

By Nop Srinara • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
StatusToday's Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business
Cybersecurity

StatusToday's Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business

Ankur Modi left a prestigious job at Microsoft to found StatusToday, a cybersecurity company that has pushed Modi into Forbes' 30 under 30 in tech.

By Robin Block • 6 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
The importance of MSPs for cybersecurity
Partner Programmes

The importance of MSPs for cybersecurity

As the importance of security rises, SMBs will need to find a way to keep their organisations safe. Suhail Ismail thinks MSPs are the key.

By Suhail Ismail • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy
Software-as-a-Service

The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy

In the Asia-Pacific region, research company IDC predicts that more than 70% of enterprises will have a multi-cloud strategy by the end of this year.

By Steve Singer • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict
Security Information and Event Management

IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict

Splunk ANZ area vice president Simon Eid gives advice on how to ensure that you and your clients IoT network is kept safe and secure.

By Simon Eid • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Former Internet Australia CEO weighs in on FTTC rollout
Unified Communications

Former Internet Australia CEO weighs in on FTTC rollout

Former Internet Australia CEO calls the NBN Co's Fibre-to-the-Curb rollout a belated but necessary upgrade amid ongoing broadband issues in Australia.

By Laurie Patton • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Businesses must focus on prevention, not rely on backup - emt
Disaster Recovery

Businesses must focus on prevention, not rely on backup - emt

The Cyber Security Industry is shifting focus from prevention to backup and recovery, leaving businesses vulnerable.

By Scott Hagenus • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
How technology is edging closer to the self-driving WAN
Network Infrastructure

How technology is edging closer to the self-driving WAN

AI and machine learning are transforming WAN architecture with self-driving capabilities, optimising performance and security while reducing costs.

By Graham Schultz • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses
Unified Communications

Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.

By Angus Dorney • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
OPINON: Counting the broader cost of Facebook's data dilemma
Firewalls

OPINON: Counting the broader cost of Facebook's data dilemma

Barracuda SVP Chris Ross talks about the results of a recent survey they ran following the Facebook fallout to determine the true cost.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
A look at how DataOps can drive significant business value
Unified Communications

A look at how DataOps can drive significant business value

DataOps is emerging as a significant new trend that will serve to increase collaboration, agility and operational efficiency for large organisations.

By Dr Crystal Valentine • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration
Data Analytics

A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration

Purdue scientists decode brain activity, igniting AI-led mind-reading tech to revolutionise future workplaces.

By Ram Vaidyanathan • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Cloud security alert - why log files are not the answer
Cloud Security

Cloud security alert - why log files are not the answer

Anyone responsible for IT security needs a strategy for monitoring what is happening in their company's cloud.

By Lora O'Haver • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

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Getting ahead of the NBN special services switch-off
Unified Communications

Getting ahead of the NBN special services switch-off

NBN's planned switch-off of 200,000 copper-based business services is set for November 12, yet many Australian businesses remain unprepared for the disruption.

By Jon Evans • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Amazon: A digital wake-up call for Australian retail
Unified Communications

Amazon: A digital wake-up call for Australian retail

Amazon's arrival in Australia should be a wake-up call for struggling retailers, highlighting their need to modernise and embrace new technology.

By Greg Taylor • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018