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Interactive makes two executive appointments with new CIO and CFO

Interactive says the appointments reflect the steady growth and expansion of the company, which is now in its 30th year.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Quantum Computing

Australian Government signs massive $1 billion agreement with IBM

The Australian Government has signed a AU$1 billion, five-year deal with IBM to enhance digital services with AI, blockchain, and quantum technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

Internet of Things

Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms

The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Fintech

Exclusive: SWIFT payments boss on how fintech will impact businesses

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with SWIFT head of Oceania Bill Doran to discuss how payments are changing on a global scale.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Partner Programmes

Synnex Australia and Toshiba partner to sell into ANZ

Toshiba and Synnex Australia announced their collaboration for internal hard drive product sales and after-sales services for the ANZ region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Surveillance

Western Digital announces product line geared for AI-powered video surveillance

According to IDC, the amount of big data exabytes generated by surveillance solutions is expected to grow by 25% per year through 2021.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

VExpress inks Aussie distie deal with Konference for audio conferencing solutions

The deal will see VExpress distribute Konference supplied Konftel audio products to its partners throughout Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Cloud Services

Former Rackspace boss to share the helm of Kablamo

One of Australia's fastest growing cloud specialists has announced the appointment of Angus Dorney as co-CEO effective immediately.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Drones

Australia's Big W to stock DJI drones

Despite harsh operating conditions imposed by the Australian regulators, drone ownership in Australia is about to get massive boost.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Internet of Things

Vodafone announces NB-IoT partnership with CCP

Vodafone announced a new partnership with CCP Technologies which will see CCP deliver critical control point monitoring solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

Nexion picks up Perth-based DC after merger with Site2

Nexion Networks finalises merger with Site2, acquiring Metro IX Data Center. This expansion enhances Nexion's local and global IT and telecom capabilities.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Matt Cudworth on how Ticketek crunches big numbers

Ticketek CTO, Matt Cudworth, discusses the company's migration to the cloud and how they handle peak traffic events.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018

Public Cloud

EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft CTO talks securing data in the cloud era

Aussie and Kiwi cloud use soars, yet data breach worries persist, says MSFT NZ's CTO. How secure is the cloud era?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018

Accenture

Cost of cyber attacks up 62% in five years - report

Cyber attacks are costing businesses more than ever, with a global average of USD $11.7 million per organisation, up 62% in five years, says a new report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Application Security

Company culture holding back DevSecOps adoption – CA Technologies

The global study involved a survey of more than 1,200 IT leaders across 15 markets, including some 575 respondents from seven APJ markets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Data Protection

Why internal financial controls are more important than ever

Global research from BlackLine suggests that data is increasingly seen as one of a company's most crucial assets, yet it's always at risk.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Breach Prevention

Tasmanian elector data breached via forms on Electoral Commission site

A data breach on the Tasmanian Electoral Commission site, via Typeform online forms, exposed voters' sensitive details. The issue was swiftly addressed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018