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Big data to enjoy an even bigger year in 2018

Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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Three interwoven data-driven trends will likely occupy the energies of business leaders over the next 12 months.
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Six questions every business needs to consider to measure their cyber security

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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For those of you reading this that don't know your binary from a recursive hole in the ground, it's important to have a little foundational knowledge.
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New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Virtual reality isn't just for gamers; it's transforming workplaces by enhancing team building, customer experience, and remote collaboration. Here's how.
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Preventing data theft by combining network and application layer security

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Neustar's Robin Schmitt talks how cyber-criminals are utilising web and application layer security and how to stay one step ahead.
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Global attitude & aptitude: Dtex brings behavioural intelligence back to APAC

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Dtex's Mohan Koo on the importance of looking beyond firewalls, and the opportunities and challenges in Australia.
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Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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martech
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marketing
Google is moving to mobile-first indexing as over 50% of people now search on smartphones. Here are tips to get ready.
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APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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The generally perilous state of affairs in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) arena presents a host of challenges of its own.
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Building digital trust in 2018: Security predictions from CA Technologies

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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application security
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A bolt-on approach to security is not only inadequate, but might also cause immense, irreparable damage to an organization's operations & reputation.
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Expert gives advice for distributors competing in digital economy

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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commerce systems
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it automation
Doug Smith from Epicor says the rapid adoption of eCommerce is leaving many distributors at risk of falling by the wayside.
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Everything you need to know about cloud computing in 2018

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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In 2018, cloud computing is set to transform business landscapes, driven by digital transformation, cost optimisation, and emergent tech like AI and IoT.
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Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.
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GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.
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Qlik: An introduction to big data and business intelligence

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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It is vital that we understand the critical relationship between big data and BI, as without one another they are fruitless to an organisation.
Dark web

Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.
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3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018

Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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Australia's power grid faces instability in 2018 as coal is phased out; three key trends in renewables, IoT, and data centres anticipated to stabilise it.
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How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cx
After a year rife with Customer Experience (CX) failures, Australian companies must repair consumer trust through transparency and reliable service delivery.
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2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.
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Expert insights: Why visibility and forensics matter in cybersecurity

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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​A Six-Point Checklist for making sure that your security teams have the capacity to track the root causes and progress of noxious malware
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The myth of wireless: Why you can't have 5G without fibre

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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colocation
Fibre is foundational for 5G's promised speeds and capacity. Without extensive fibre networks, the full potential of 5G will remain out of reach.
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Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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public cloud
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crypto
Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.