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Six tips for improving data security in the healthcare sector
Data Protection

Six tips for improving data security in the healthcare sector

The stakes are high, given the fact that healthcare records contain a wealth of data, of the kind that can be used to perpetrate identify fraud.

By Jacqui Nelson • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Every second counts: The importance of incident response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Every second counts: The importance of incident response

As the risk of data breaches are not going away anytime soon, and effective incident responses have become paramount.

By Jon Cooper • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

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The five key steps to security automation
Security Information and Event Management

The five key steps to security automation

Volvo's CEO skips level 3 self-driving cars, deeming them unsafe. What lesson can we learn about automation in security operations?.

By Anthony Stitt • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
The race to keep ahead of healthcare cyber threats
Breach Prevention

The race to keep ahead of healthcare cyber threats

Healthcare cyber-attacks soar; 50% of firms hit, latest ServiceNow report reveals urgent need for security upgrades.

By David Oakley • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Is legacy IT infrastructure throttling your digital success?
Network Infrastructure

Is legacy IT infrastructure throttling your digital success?

Riverbed's ANZ VP delves into the region's IT environments and the massive gap between digital aspirations and actual digital performance.

By Keith Buckley • 3 min read • Mon, 30th 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
Becoming digital: The reinvention of the CIO
Cognizant

Becoming digital: The reinvention of the CIO

CIOs in Asia-Pacific are ahead in adopting disruptive technologies, but their role must evolve further to meet new digital expectations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Why SD-WAN is the next big thing in unified communications
Unified Communications

Why SD-WAN is the next big thing in unified communications

SD-WAN emerged as a key theme at the UC Expo in London and Enterprise Connect in Orlando, signalling a major shift in unified communications.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Why quantum computing could be bigger than blockchain
Blockchain

Why quantum computing could be bigger than blockchain

Quantum computing is hailed as the next big thing, but it will take time to become a reality and won't solve everyday IT problems.

By Thomas LaRock • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough
Opinion

Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough

From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.

By Phil Kernick • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?
Semiconductors

Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?

Security is critical in IoT deployment, with experts predicting it will compose 20% of annual security budgets. Is it, however, hindering progress?.

By Nick Sacke • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Is video communication still a relevant business tool?
Unified Communications

Is video communication still a relevant business tool?

Despite the rise of remote work, video communication remains a vital tool for improving employee engagement, trust, and productivity, says Zoom exec.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Why Agile has become more prominent within projects in the manufacturing industry
DevOps

Why Agile has become more prominent within projects in the manufacturing industry

In today's increasingly competitive market, streamlining any product development process is key to a manufacturer's success.

By Robert Parker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
Super-fast IoT enabled 5G is right around the corner - or is it?
Unified Communications

Super-fast IoT enabled 5G is right around the corner - or is it?

Steven Carlini says telcos are falling over themselves to be the first to offer 5G services, but it looks like Asian telcos have the inside line.

By Steven Carlini • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018
Five reasons why we need to rethink software piracy
Piracy

Five reasons why we need to rethink software piracy

Businesses use software for efficiency and growth, but over a third use unlicensed versions. Here are five reasons to rethink software piracy.

By Gary Gan • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
How chatbots can enhance the customer experience
Unified Communications

How chatbots can enhance the customer experience

Companies are increasingly using chatbots in their mobile apps to enhance customer service and improve the overall customer experience.

By Dmitri Tcherevik • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

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A clear definition of AI for colocation providers
DataCentre infrastructure

A clear definition of AI for colocation providers

Schneider Electric's Patrick Donovan discards all the hype and confusion surrounding 'AI' and paints a clear picture for now and the future.

By Patrick Donovan • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jul 2018