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BSA settles $347,000 in damages against Australian firms that used unlicensed software
Breach Prevention

BSA settles $347,000 in damages against Australian firms that used unlicensed software

BSA The Software Alliance settled over USD $347,000 in damages against 28 Australian firms using unlicensed software in 2017, double the previous year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
No sign of slowing - Digital transformation will bring $45b to GDP by 2021
EduTech

No sign of slowing - Digital transformation will bring $45b to GDP by 2021

A Microsoft and IDC study shows that digital transformation products and services will continue to bring in big numbers over the next four years.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Australian firms face cybersecurity inertia as the struggle to keep up takes its toll
DevOps

Australian firms face cybersecurity inertia as the struggle to keep up takes its toll

Australian organisations are being left stranded in a haze of inertia about their cybersecurity strategies, even after a cyber attack has hit them.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

Need for backup services exposed as power outages surge - report
Disaster Recovery

Need for backup services exposed as power outages surge - report

Eaton's annual Blackout Tracker Report reveals 27% surge in power outages affecting more than 1.7 million people in 2017.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe
Robotics

The little robot slave that will clean your floor... Maybe

Electrolux PUREi9 robot vacuum, app-controlled for easy home cleaning, blends tech & design. Launching Mar 15.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Millions of potential new spenders as Smartpay partners with Alipay
SmartPay

Millions of potential new spenders as Smartpay partners with Alipay

Alipay's active user-base is >520 million and in 2016, ANZ welcomed 1.6 million Chinese visitors in total. The rollout will commence with a NZ pilot.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Exclusive interview: The story of Lenovo's data center business
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: The story of Lenovo's data center business

Lenovo is a multinational company with a diverse leadership team, debunking misconceptions that it is just a Chinese manufacturing company.

By Julia Gabel • 8 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
NEC AU announces channel programme just for Kiwi partners
Unified Communications

NEC AU announces channel programme just for Kiwi partners

NEC Australia has rolled out a new partner programme for NZ to help selected NEC UC integrators to deliver a better experience to end-users.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%
iOS

Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%

Once dominant, Windows Phones are officially dead as market share plummets by 99.7%. Apple's iOS now leads with 56.2%, followed by Android at 43.8%.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Datacom takes data center services to Australia with AirTrunk
Hyperscale

Datacom takes data center services to Australia with AirTrunk

Datacom Group CEO Greg Davidson calls the deal a game changer for Datacom's offerings in Australia and a key part of the organization's strategy.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to 'conference smartphone'
Unified Communications

Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to 'conference smartphone'

Polycom has expanded its capabilities with Microsoft, AWS, Zoom and Bluejeans to the Trio, the 'smartphone for the conference room'.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Check Point expands portfolio to continue fight against Gen V cyber attacks

Check Point partners with IPSec to offer 24x7 SOC services, expanding its security portfolio against Gen V cyber attacks and enhancing enterprise protection.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Dicker Data employees score $1000 in company shares
Dicker Data

Dicker Data employees score $1000 in company shares

Dicker Data celebrates 40 years by giving each of its 400 employees AUD $1,000 in company shares, recognising their contributions and loyalty.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
From reactive to empowered: Building a case for automation within your security operations team
Malware

From reactive to empowered: Building a case for automation within your security operations team

Here are three questions every security leader can focus on to make automation a reality within their organisation.

By Monzy Merza • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Digital Entertainment

Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas

HOYTS partners with VRX Networks to bring VR cinemas to Australia, starting in March. Initial rollout includes HOYTS Highpoint, with four more locations soon.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
New Zealand and Australia to form their own eSports council
eSports

New Zealand and Australia to form their own eSports council

The New Zealand eSports Federation and Australian eSports Association have agreed to form their very own Oceania eSports Council.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Singtel cleans up at Singapore's HR awards
Human Capital Management

Singtel cleans up at Singapore's HR awards

Singapore's Singtel scoops top awards at HRM Awards, including Best Talent Management, Best Leadership Development, and Outstanding Contribution to HR.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018