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WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs

WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Avaya's BI solution wins gold with blockchain integration
Unified Communications

Avaya's BI solution wins gold with blockchain integration

The blockchain infrastructure securely collects and shares anonymous customer interaction data from a network of peers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Datacom report revenue growth despite overall loss
Software Development

Datacom report revenue growth despite overall loss

Datacom Group reports 9.3% revenue growth to NZ$1.27bn for FY2018, marking 20 years of continuous revenue growth.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
The end is nigh… AI can now predict your personality using your eyes
EduTech

The end is nigh… AI can now predict your personality using your eyes

New artificial intelligence research has revealed your eyes may be a window into your personality simply by the way they move.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jul 2018
Gartner opinion: The data centre is dead
DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner opinion: The data centre is dead

Gartner's managing VP says by 2025, 80% of enterprises will have shut down their traditional data centre, versus 10% today.

By David J. Cappuccio • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Verizon and Ericsson prepare for 5G launch
Unified Communications

Verizon and Ericsson prepare for 5G launch

Ericsson announced that the company has increased its U.S. footprint by expanding its partnership with Verizon.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
BlueJeans expands channel programme with incentives and investments
Unified Communications

BlueJeans expands channel programme with incentives and investments

The UC solutions provider looks to increase growth as its offerings become increasingly distributed through the channel.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex
Hybrid Cloud

Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex

AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
SonicWall gains 'Recommended' rating in NSS Labs Firewall Test
Malware

SonicWall gains 'Recommended' rating in NSS Labs Firewall Test

The 2018 NSS Labs Next-Generation Firewall Test is focused on security effectiveness, performance and total cost of ownership.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC
Wearables

Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC

Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Kaltura launches UX focused video capture solution
IT Automation

Kaltura launches UX focused video capture solution

Kaltura launches Kaltura Personal Capture, a UX-focused video solution simplifying video creation from the desktop with features like automatic slide detection.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Case study: Interxion reveals the bones of its third Dublin data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Case study: Interxion reveals the bones of its third Dublin data centre

Interxion reveals the inner workings of its Dublin facility, how it keeps it cool, and its vital partnership with Schneider Electric.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
Competition's heating up: Google unveils hybrid cloud solution
Virtualisation

Competition's heating up: Google unveils hybrid cloud solution

It's clear that this release from Google is part of an attempt to bolster its hybrid cloud strategy amidst fierce rivalry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Pi DATACENTERS implements data center encryption with new partnership
Encryption

Pi DATACENTERS implements data center encryption with new partnership

The company has Asia's largest Uptime Institute Tier IV certified data center and is now seeking to ensure its customers' data is secure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018
Interview: MuleSoft discusses the security risks in IoT
MuleSoft

Interview: MuleSoft discusses the security risks in IoT

IoT's rise poses grave security risks; enterprises seek secure integration and API-led strategies, experts say.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Synnex expands data protection portfolio for SMBs
Data Protection

Synnex expands data protection portfolio for SMBs

Synnex Australia partners with Carbonite to offer a comprehensive data protection platform, enhancing services for SMBs and channel partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Google Marketing Platform bridges gap between analytics & marketing
Marketing Technologies

Google Marketing Platform bridges gap between analytics & marketing

Google has bridged the gap between DoubleClick Digital Marketing and its Google Analytics 360 Suite through a single solution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Startup Dunedin congratulates 2018 Challenger Series finalists
Health Technologies

Startup Dunedin congratulates 2018 Challenger Series finalists

Three finalists have been selected for Startup Dunedin's Challenger Series, a four-month programme to support startup growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018