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New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum
Data Analytics

New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum

The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Cybersecurity experts opine on confession it's not if but when UK is attacked
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts opine on confession it's not if but when UK is attacked

Ciaran Martin says the UK has been 'fortunate' to avoid an attack that could cause devastating disruption to elections or critical infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
HPE helps Eni deploy world's most powerful industrial supercomputer
DataCentre infrastructure

HPE helps Eni deploy world's most powerful industrial supercomputer

Installed at the oil and gas company's green data centre, the new HPC4 supercomputer has a peak performance of 18.6 petaflops.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Adobe announces winners of APAC Partner Awards – includes ANZ entries
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces winners of APAC Partner Awards – includes ANZ entries

Adobe today announced the victors at its annual APAC Partner Awards, celebrating the work of partners driving success and innovation.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges
Firewalls

Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges

​The ideas of 'bring your own device' (BYOD) and Internet of Things (IoT) are a dream come true for most employees – but a nightmare for IT staff.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Whitepaper: What is cybercrime doing closer to home?
Security Information and Event Management

Whitepaper: What is cybercrime doing closer to home?

This new report from Frost & Sullivan delves into APAC's cybersecurity maturity and includes a country breakdown and advice moving forward.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Schneider Electric research reveals big data centre savings to be made
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric research reveals big data centre savings to be made

A new whitepaper from the data centre specialist reveals the benefits of deploying Pod Frames instead of using existing practices.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ
Public Cloud

Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ

It's only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Tech Data launches new portfolio to help manage 'tech ecosystem at every step'
Manufacturing

Tech Data launches new portfolio to help manage 'tech ecosystem at every step'

Portfolio enables OEMs and solution providers to focus on the future by providing end-to-end customer and product lifecycle management.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Edge computing to have big implications on cloud and data centre sectors
Hyperscale

Edge computing to have big implications on cloud and data centre sectors

Edge computing has become a hot topic in recent years, with a paradigm shift forming a fundamental connection with cloud computing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail
Digital Signage

Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail

More than half confided their company would need to adopt new technology within the next three years in order to evolve and stay competitive.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
SonicWall celebrates record revenue and 25 years with Ingram Micro
Network Infrastructure

SonicWall celebrates record revenue and 25 years with Ingram Micro

SonicWall has plenty to be pleased about after a year of record revenue, taking home a partner award and a 25th anniversary with Ingram Micro.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018
Unified Communications

75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018

​Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Nuvias EVP drops his top 5 UC trends for resellers in 2018
Unified Communications

Nuvias EVP drops his top 5 UC trends for resellers in 2018

Steve Harris has more than 20 years of experience in the UC industry and has delivered his top five predictions for the UC market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Kinetica and UClick push solutions to South Korea
Data Analytics

Kinetica and UClick push solutions to South Korea

Kinetica has announced its official entry into the South Korean market as part of its growth plans in the Asia Pacific region among key markets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
£400k fine: Is it big enough for Carphone Warehouse's huge data breach?
Breach Prevention

£400k fine: Is it big enough for Carphone Warehouse's huge data breach?

The retailer has received a £400k fine after 'striking' security issues & systemic failures led to its 2015 breach - but experts say it's not enough.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

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Unisys AU to provide employment support for those that serve their country
Unisys

Unisys AU to provide employment support for those that serve their country

After signing the 'Soldier On' pledge, the IT company will be providing exclusive employment opportunities to AU service personnel and their families.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018