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IT pros fear threats to critical infrastructure, report shows
Cybersecurity

IT pros fear threats to critical infrastructure, report shows

IT pros globally fear attacks on critical infrastructure, with electric power seen as the most vulnerable sector, according to a Claroty report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Lack of skills holding back digital transformation
DataCentre infrastructure

Lack of skills holding back digital transformation

Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage
Supply Chain

It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage

Bitglass research reveals 38% of Fortune 500 firms lack a CISO, exposing vulnerabilities. Public trust now hinges on solid cybersecurity credentials.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific
Broadcasting

Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific

Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Wipro invests in Microsoft partnership with dedicated business unit
Digital Transformation

Wipro invests in Microsoft partnership with dedicated business unit

Wipro launches a Microsoft Business Unit to accelerate digital transformation with Azure-powered solutions, enhancing cloud adoption and innovation globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
VPN service sees 165% growth in users as remote working ramps up
Virtual Private Networks

VPN service sees 165% growth in users as remote working ramps up

Remote collaboration tools, virtual meeting software as well as VPNs are all seeing growth due to a surge in remote working.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
New portals at ACT Revenue Office cut refund processing time by 90%
Digital Transformation

New portals at ACT Revenue Office cut refund processing time by 90%

The ACT Revenue Office, leveraging OutSystems, launched new portals reducing refund processing time by 90% and slashing paper and email use dramatically.

By OutSystems • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Investment

Revealed: Global trends in technology investment

The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Video-streaming services to see a boom as people stay at home
Digital Entertainment

Video-streaming services to see a boom as people stay at home

Most of the world's economy is contingent around people leaving their houses; now, a 'stay at home economy' will see a meteoric boom.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions
Cybersecurity

Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions

Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report
Marketing Technologies

Remote working is here to stay - and employees love it, says GitLab report

Remote working is becoming a reality for many, with 83% of professionals saying they can accomplish all tasks remotely, according to a new report from GitLab.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
How a customer data platform can add value to your business
Data Analytics

How a customer data platform can add value to your business

Fed with complete and accurate data, CDPs will be able to provide insights that previously would have been impossible to achieve.

By Tido Carriero • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware
Malware

Cybercriminals prey on healthcare panic to spread malware

Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 panic, sending fake HIV test results via phishing emails to spread Koadic malware, forensic experts from Proofpoint reveal.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
Digital transformation halted by lack of skills, money and partner support
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation halted by lack of skills, money and partner support

UK enterprises chasing digital transformation face a skills shortage, limited budgets, and inadequate partner support, finds CIF and BT research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
NetApp partners with Google Cloud to expand services to Australia
Data Protection

NetApp partners with Google Cloud to expand services to Australia

NetApp partners with Google Cloud to bring Cloud Volumes Service to Australia and New Zealand, expanding enterprise application capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
NEXTGEN appoints its first female managing director
Digital Signage

NEXTGEN appoints its first female managing director

The company announced yesterday the appointment of Lynne Jeffery, who will head the company's New Zealand operaiton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare
Health Technologies

Interview: CCL & Canterbury DHB build IT backbone for healthcare

Canterbury District Health Board and Computer Concepts united to upgrade healthcare IT following the 2011 quakes, aiming for better patient care and efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Data visualisation market growing US$900 million a year
Data Analytics

Data visualisation market growing US$900 million a year

The biggest increase in the use of data visualisation tools is expected to be in academia and research, financial services and healthcare.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries
Unified Communications

High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020