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A local edge lifecycle to create competitive differentiation

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
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edge computing
Organizations that upgrade and evolve to local edge will create new differentiators and get ahead of the competition.
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Bank Negara Malaysia stops SWIFT fraud in its tracks

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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blockchain
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fraud
Falsified SWIFT messages were used to attempt unauthorized fund transfers, which were blocked through a collaborative effort.
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AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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email security
Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.
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Cloud-enabled AI is officially open for businesses

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Cloud computing has opened the doors for AI and machine learning, but it will also be shaped by these technologies in the future.
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59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.
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New Panda Banker campaign targets Japan's financial institutions

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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breach prevention
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ibm
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fireeye
Popular banking malware Panda Banker, also known as PandaBot and Zeus Panda is reportedly targeting Japan's financial institutions for the first time.
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Gemalto and Dai Nippon Printing develop facial recognition for mobile banking

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
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fintech
Gemalto is set to provide facial biometrics to Dai Nippon Printing customers in Japan, enhancing mobile banking functionality.
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INFINIDAT announces public cloud and data protection product lines

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
INFINIDAT launches Neutrix Cloud for high-performance public storage and InfiniGuard for enhanced data protection, boasting a 10x restore performance.
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Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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data analytics
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martech
Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.
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iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.
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CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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csa
David Koh, chief of CSA, honoured with Billington CyberSecurity International Leadership Award for pioneering Singapore's cybersecurity advancements.
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$240m Singapore data center sets the bar high for energy efficiency & security

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre cooling
OCBC Bank has opened a custom-built regional data centre in Singapore that it plans to use for at least the next 30 years.
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Why interconnection is the building block of APAC's digital transformation

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Everyone wants to be digital; people want customer-facing apps that work seamlessly, and businesses want to operate digitally to remain relevant.
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ASEAN, India organisations driving demand for managed security services

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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healthtech
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government of india
The managed security services market in ASEAN is booming, with a 22.3% YoY increase, ranking second only to India.
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Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
This persistent threat not only continues to chip away at enterprise CPU power, but once inside a network can carry out other malicious acts.
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Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Vertiv's cooling solution also meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for maximum reliability and energy efficiency.
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Former UK security minister warns NZ about importance of digital infrastructure protection

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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banking
Former UK Security Minister Admiral Lord Alan West warns New Zealanders about the critical need to protect digital infrastructure amidst rising cyber threats.
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Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how

Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
​A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.
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Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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uc
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open source
Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.
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Why organisations should consider new innovations to secure print device access

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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document management
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ecm
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martech
As the Internet of Things expands in offices, securing multifunction devices becomes crucial. Y Soft suggests new innovations are essential to counter threats.