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NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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NEC has launched a 'Center of Excellence for Analytics Platform & Solutions' for promoting solutions & services of its big data & analytics platform.
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Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Be especially wary of the dangers lurking in your inbox on Thursdays - because that's when malicious email attachments are likely to spike.
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Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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Cybersecurity spending is set to reach $90bn in 2017 as businesses shift focus to detection and response capabilities.
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Cost of cybercrime for businesses to surpass $8 trillion over next five years

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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New insights from Juniper Research have predicted a rather dire future for modern businesses in the constant war against cybercrime.
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Qudos Bank, Tesco & a UK retailer: Talend celebrates 44% revenue growth

Mon, 29th May 2017
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One example of international growth is a new agreement Talend signed with a UK retailer to manage and consolidate customer data following a merger.
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This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands

Mon, 29th May 2017
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The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.
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“The future is rural for telecom operators looking to differentiate”

Thu, 25th May 2017
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Speaking at CommunicAsia, Speedcast vice president said telcos need to start focusing on rural services if they want to keep ahead of competitors.
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Interview: The SecureWorks detectives uncovering the 'who and why' of cybercrime

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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What is it about financial organisations that makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals? SecureWorks gives us the lowdown.
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A short history of the computer password

Mon, 15th May 2017
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passwords
The concept of a password was developed so that users could only access their own specific files for their allotted four hours a week.
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Janrain celebrates two year since opening up China to international brands

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Janrain is entering its third year since becoming the first Customer Identity and Access Management provider to provide reach into Chinese markets.
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LogRhythm launches partner program alongside security's biggest brands

Tue, 9th May 2017
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LogRhythm has launched a Technology Alliance Partner Program and signed up the likes of Carbon Black, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
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DDoS: How Big Data can help combat a real and prevalent threat

Mon, 8th May 2017
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DDoS attacks are becoming more and more prevalent. More than 2000 attacks observed every day force thousands of websites into shutdown.
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Infosys, Middle Eastern banks complete pilot of cloud-based blockchain network

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Banks from Turkey, the UAE, Oman, and Qatar piloted the network allowing them to process transactions in real-time with greater transparency.
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Singapore's 50 most popular websites infected with 'risky' scripts

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Twelve of the top 50 Singapore websites were serving active code from 'risky' background websites including gambling, adult and pornography.
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Don't let Darth Vader destroy your security on World Password Day

Thu, 4th May 2017
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If you use starwars100 as any of your passwords, now might be a good time to have a look at how strong your passwords actually are.
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Robotics: Turning simple chats into dynamic engagements

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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20% of consumers prefer chat-based customer service, while 80% still want a live human typing on the other end.
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NetSuite to add Sydney-based datacentre

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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NetSuite expands its reach, set to launch a Sydney data centre as Oracle fuels its global growth with significant investment.
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Vertiv ANZ: New name, new brand and newfound focus

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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The launch follows the global campaign to rebrand Vertiv as a standalone company, after the completion of the sale to Platinum Equity.
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Fraud, cyber risk are top compliance challenges facing financial execs today

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Execs flag fraud and cyber threats as financial sector's grim compliance demons, with a costly road ahead, reveals Accenture's study.
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Equinix expansion continues in 2017 as interconnection demand soars

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Equinix's global footprint grows as 2017 sees new data centres and expansions in key markets to meet burgeoning interconnection needs.