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Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations
Firewalls

Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations

Fortinet's security fabric moves beyond the firewall into enhanced network management, more visibility and reduced risk. Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Apple release new free OS update for Mac – hello Siri!
Apple

Apple release new free OS update for Mac – hello Siri!

Apple unveils macOS Sierra, a free update bringing Siri to the Mac, enhancing desktop collaboration and multitasking.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
More ICT job opportunities on the market - more money too
Information Communication & Technology

More ICT job opportunities on the market - more money too

The current job market is in good stead. August saw a 9.9 percent rise in the number of advertisements on SEEK when compared to 12 months earlier.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China

FunderTech is sending this Kiwi tech company to China to pitch their idea in front of 300-500 investors - here's an update on their progress.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Your school's endpoint security: Solving the BYOD conundrum
Firewalls

Your school's endpoint security: Solving the BYOD conundrum

BYOD is both an enabler and a risk. Ingram Micro can show you how Fortinet's internal segmentation technology makes BYOD safer and more secure.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Employee claims he's owed $100,000 by Kiwi tech company in liquidation
Payment Technologies

Employee claims he's owed $100,000 by Kiwi tech company in liquidation

If you were owed $100k from your company, you'd feel pretty aggrieved wouldn't you? Ex-employee, Lawrence Sami certainly feels that way.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Written by Ashton

Fortinet's Security Fabric: Protection for the entire data centre
Firewalls

Fortinet's Security Fabric: Protection for the entire data centre

Data centres need protection from a variety of all-to-real threats. Fortinet has security solutions for the edge, the core and into the cloud.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
AOC releases the first member of its all new cutting-edge AGON series
Gaming

AOC releases the first member of its all new cutting-edge AGON series

AOC has evolved with the growing demands of gamers and now they've announced that an all-new premium line of gaming monitors is coming to town.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Major announcement: Microsoft reveals new cloud partnership at Ignite 2016
Marketing Technologies

Major announcement: Microsoft reveals new cloud partnership at Ignite 2016

​Today at Microsoft Ignite 2016, Microsoft announced a new partnership with who they call the 'most creative company in the industry'.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
IGNITE 2016 SPECIAL: Microsoft unveils tons of new offerings to drive digital transformation
Public Cloud

IGNITE 2016 SPECIAL: Microsoft unveils tons of new offerings to drive digital transformation

We're here in Atlanta for the first day of Microsoft Ignite 2016 and already there have a number of major announcements.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016
Whispir raises $11.75m to accelerate growth into Asia and beyond
Software-as-a-Service

Whispir raises $11.75m to accelerate growth into Asia and beyond

The originally Australian CAaaS company is now stretching its wings as it continues a rapid expansion in Asia and the United States.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
What does today's customer want? New study finds experience in ANZ is getting worse
Customer Relationship Management

What does today's customer want? New study finds experience in ANZ is getting worse

You'd think that over time, we'd start getting better at the things we do. Apparently, that's not the case for customer experience.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Global data center infrastructure management to grow through 2020 – but by how much?
Hyperscale

Global data center infrastructure management to grow through 2020 – but by how much?

Technavio recently released a report that details the forecast for the global data center infrastructure management (DCIM) market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage
Malware

Sophos releases product to address global cybersecurity skills shortage

Intercept X looks to provide a fast-track to advanced protection and response capabilities while minimising the need for specialised security admin.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
The changing customer demands non-traditional support channels
Customer Relationship Management

The changing customer demands non-traditional support channels

​Traditional support channels were designed for the customer of yesteryear. This company has released a new software offering to address the issue.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Businesses stumbling at the final tier of cloud adoption - how to enable with confidence
Disaster Recovery

Businesses stumbling at the final tier of cloud adoption - how to enable with confidence

Despite the huge benefits of the cloud, there are still many businesses that are hanging back at the final tier.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot
AI Security

Russian hackers steal Olympic athletes data: Insights and advice from Webroot

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'd be aware of the recent hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - here's Webroot's insights.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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