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Is AI actually the scary monster under the bed?

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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AI was once feared by all, but it is now giving us the ability to do certain things more efficiently than ever before.
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Expert opinion: Three simple ways to prevent data loss

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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IBM estimates the cost of a data breach is $3.62m, highlighting the importance of encryption - COMPAREX UK's expert on the matter provides his advice.
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How to maintain productivity and engagement in the workplace

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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A mistake many businesses make is the belief that a remote workplace, and a stationed office, are binary opposites.
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Create a safer internet by building a culture of security

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.
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Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Mobility is already mission critical in the retail space. Addressing it with a focus on integration will ensure you don't miss the mark.
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Four steps organisations can take to protect against encrypted tunnel attacks

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Nefarious actors can use encrypted tunnels to pivot across corporate networks, eavesdrop, route traffic to phishing websites & access sensitive data.
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Cloud is confusing, deliberately

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Major software vendors like Oracle and SAP are pushing cloud solutions, but the term's overuse creates confusion, disadvantaging customers.
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On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre

Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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Pick a timeframe in the future and then imagine what the data centre will look like - a number of industry heavyweights have pitched their thoughts.
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The importance of net neutrality in today's digital world

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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cloud services
Who will end up paying any additional costs that are levied? Will cloud providers be taxed by the telco operators?.
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To get ahead with AI, get started with augmented intelligence

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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AI is an extension of a human, not a substitute for it. Once we realise this fact, we can appreciate AI for what it truly is.
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The six key elements of a DDoS incident response plan

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Incident response is too often an afterthought in the case of DDoS attacks. So, what does an effective Incident Response Plan look like?.
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Why the future of customer experience is both human and machine

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Touchpoint's CEO says when it comes to customer experience don't believe the 'robot revolution' will happen overnight.
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Threat Spotlight: New widespread, 'unstoppable' phishing attack

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Barracuda looks into a new phishing attack that impersonates popular web services to entice victims into giving away their credentials.
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Three ways artificial intelligence is making buildings smarter

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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In an ideal world, data anomalies would be automatically detected by AI-algorithms, and then immediately triaged and root cause identified.
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Realising maximum business value in a data-driven world

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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If data is the new oil, how can enterprises extract value? ManageEngine's Sridhar Iyengar talks about the best ways to manage the data boom.
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Ovum: IoT suppliers should engage board/C-level to fast-track decision-making

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Ovum senior analyst of IoT TZ Wong says identifying the right enterprise decision-maker is a critical step for IoT vendors and service providers.
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Why Data Privacy Day calls for greater collaboration

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Data Privacy Day highlights the urgent need for enhanced collaboration between IT and HR to protect personal data in an era of increasing cyber threats.
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Data centre expert reveals 8 key capabilities of intent-based networking

Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Sasha Ratkovic CTO and Founder of Apstra explains just what those capabilities are and how important it is to include them in your data centre.
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The brains behind the smart city: What data centers need to pay attention to this year

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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According to PwC, APAC's data center market size is worth US$12 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow by 27% per annum (p.a.).
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Where to focus your threat protection strategies this year

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Some might think that by now organisations would have come to a point where they are a step ahead of criminals.