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Amazon tools empower SMBs for sales success
Data Analytics

Amazon tools empower SMBs for sales success

Amazon introduced over 50 tools in 2019 to support SMBs, leading to a 20% increase in firms surpassing USD $1 million in sales, boosting global SMB growth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
DigiPlex opens up Nordic data centers to international customers
Hyperscale

DigiPlex opens up Nordic data centers to international customers

DigiPlex expands its edge to the US and global markets through its Nordic Connect Platform, providing greater access to US customers. #datacenters #expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange arrested in London
Cybersecurity

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange arrested in London

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks cofounder, was arrested in London after Ecuador revoked his asylum. Assange now faces extradition to the US.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
Yahoo proposes US$117.5m breach settlement - but will it be enough?
Breach Prevention

Yahoo proposes US$117.5m breach settlement - but will it be enough?

Yahoo proposes USD $117.5m settlement for breaches impacting billions. Judge Lucy Koh's approval will determine if it's truly sufficient to address the fallout.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019
Hawaiki expands US point-of-presence to Seattle
Network Infrastructure

Hawaiki expands US point-of-presence to Seattle

Hawaiki extends its US reach with a new point of presence in Seattle's Westin Building Exchange, boosting connectivity for the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019
Streaming services prime targets for credential stuffing attacks
Digital Entertainment

Streaming services prime targets for credential stuffing attacks

Video and streaming services are prime targets for cyber attackers who attempt to conduct credential stuffing attacks, according to new research from Akamai.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
US students hack school WiFi network
Wireless Networks

US students hack school WiFi network

Two US high school students were arrested for hiring hackers to disable their school's WiFi, disrupting tests and lessons reliant on internet access.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Melbourne Uni & DARPA to shape AI for scientific decision-making
EduTech

Melbourne Uni & DARPA to shape AI for scientific decision-making

An international research program will use artificial intelligence to help evaluate the credibility of scientific evidence used to make decisions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report
Private Cloud

Organisations putting stronger focus on data encryption – report

Cloud data protection requirements continue to drive encryption use, with encryption across both public and private cloud use cases growing over 2018 levels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Fujitsu develops deep learning acceleration technology
Data Analytics

Fujitsu develops deep learning acceleration technology

With the spread of deep learning in recent years, there has been a demand for algorithms that can execute machine learning processing at high speeds.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Callaghan Innovation grants Auckland SaaS firm $5m windfall
Callaghan Innovation

Callaghan Innovation grants Auckland SaaS firm $5m windfall

Callaghan Innovation has awarded Auckland-based SaaS business Crossware up to $5m per year in grant funding to support its global expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
Study analyses drones' potential to be weapons of cyber attacks & terrorism
Drones

Study analyses drones' potential to be weapons of cyber attacks & terrorism

The biggest challenge, according to the research, is finding out what a drone's purpose is in a non-restricted area.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
DOCOMO expands 5G trials with new partners
Unified Communications

DOCOMO expands 5G trials with new partners

NTT DOCOMO forges global partnerships to expand 5G trials, launching its first overseas 5G Open Lab in Guam to verify next-gen technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Traditional IT infrastructure spending surpasses cloud – for now
Network Infrastructure

Traditional IT infrastructure spending surpasses cloud – for now

Traditional IT infra spending surged past cloud in late 2018, despite cloud IT revenue growth hitting USD $16.8 billion. Will cloud reclaim the lead?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2019
Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women
Data Analytics

Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women

The 50 'Jane Does' allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire
Hyperscale

Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire

Data from Cloudscene has revealed tech giants like Google and Apple are setting a precedent in renewable energy, but AWS has come under fire.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

IT pros call on AU government to decentralise data centres

Australian IT leaders urge Federal Government to decentralise data centres with AU$100m regional initiative, aiming for economic and technological growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown
Cybersecurity

Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown

Europol's international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019