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Separating fintech noise from reality - Gartner
Unified Communications

Separating fintech noise from reality - Gartner

Gartner demystifies the fintech buzz, aiding banks to sift the hype from transformative potential in finance tech.

By Rob van der Meulen • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity

Palo Alto's tech boosts New Zealand's cyber defences as Kiwi businesses confront alarming cybercrime complacency.

By Simone de Cunha • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Malware

Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.

By Gene Tang • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity

Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks

It is not clear whether the IPs listed in the report were part of a command and control infrastructure or simply bots - or both.

By Kirk Soluk • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business
Hyperscale

Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business

Having a better understanding of what data is available and where it is, means organisations can empower their staff to make better decisions.

By Dan Kieran • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'
Unified Communications

Sennheiser: 'Why your unified communications solution needs us'

So you deployed your world class, award winning, enterprise transforming, non-covfefe unified communication solution….but something's not quite right.

By Chris Fair • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution
EduTech

Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.

By Jason Steer • 8 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry
Malware

Six practical steps you can take to avoid being hit by another WannaCry

You don't hand the keys to the car, the liquor cabinet & the gun rack to a 16 year old. If all users have blanket local admin access it's just as bad.

By Ashwin Pal • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
How education can avoid being the next hacking target
Malware

How education can avoid being the next hacking target

US tech firm offers crucial cyber security tips for educational institutions facing rising threats, urging a balance between connectivity and protection.

By Darrick Kristich​ • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Massey University

Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Malware

Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least

Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.

By We Live Security • 9 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner
Disruption

Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner

Gartner reveals disruptors like Amazon and Uber outpace traditional tech firms, urging a rethink of business models for sustained growth.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft helps Canberra Uni strengthen relationships with students

Canberra Uni teams up with Microsoft to enhance student engagement and support, leveraging Dynamics' intelligent system.

By Rebecca Armstrong • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance
Data Analytics

The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.

By Florian Doetteau • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg
Malware

Here's why WannaCry might be the tip of the iceberg

Much ink is still being expended trying to determine who was responsible for WannaCry and what their motives were. But there's a bigger lesson here.

By Rick Holland • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider
Firewalls

Financial services cybersecurity pain points security providers must consider

It is now paramount for financial services organisations to implement an architecture and strategy that has the capacity to support global trends.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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