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Copy data virtualisation: The five ways it could save you millions this year

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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virtualisation
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data analytics
You've heard of server virtualisation. You've heard of network virtualisation. But have you considered virtualising your data yet?.
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Is a multiyear approach to IT strategy obsolete?

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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risk & compliance
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ovum
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opinion
Is a traditional multiyear approach to IT strategy is still relevant when the approach to new initiatives tends to break them into shorter projects?.
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Adobe warns of Flash zero-day vulnerability, being actively exploited by online criminals

Tue, 17th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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flash player
As I write this, if you're running Adobe Flash on your Windows, Mac, Linux or Chrome OS computer you're potentially at risk.
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Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers

Fri, 13th May 2016
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opinion
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analyst report
Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.
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Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Thu, 12th May 2016
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encryption
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iot
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healthtech
Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.
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Ransomware is not a 'malware problem' - it's a criminal business model

Thu, 12th May 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Today Unit 42 published its latest paper on ransomware. It has quickly become one of the greatest cyberthreats facing organisations around the world.
Futuristic data center

TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift

Tue, 10th May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Amid extensive IT disruption fueled by ongoing customer desires to transform IT ecosystems and accelerate business initiatives, EMC sits on the cusp.
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It's not just about the weather: put your emails in context

Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Digitally empowered customers crave context and are shying away from the mass-marketing approach to email offers. It's time for a different approach.
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Hot Trend for B2B Marketers: Account-Based Marketing

Tue, 10th May 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Every salesperson wants good leads, and increasingly, B2B marketers are expected to not only provide those good leads but also help close deals.
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UK: Two Thirds of big business has been breached this year

Tue, 10th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
The UK Government has sponsored a survey that reveals a significant fraction of businesses have been breached this year.
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Highlights of the Verizon Data Breach Report 2016

Thu, 5th May 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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verizon
Verizon's 2016 report: Outsider threats dominate breaches, fast detection crucial, and mitigation key when patching's not possible.
Risks

Third party risks 'a serious risk'

Wed, 4th May 2016
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malware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
'Not having single individual or department in charge of managing third party risk leaves organisations more vulnerable to threats.'.
Data tunnel

HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption

Wed, 4th May 2016
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storage
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devops
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apm
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.
Budget

Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget

Wed, 4th May 2016
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australian government
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opinion
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bt
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has unveiled a surprise Budget with measures designed to drive economic growth and combat tax avoidance.
Ideas equal idea

Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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devops
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apm
DevOps is often seen as a goal, The Next Big Thing, something we 'need'. I see this as putting the cart before the horse. Here's what you should do.
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Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cloud services
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cisco
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ericsson
The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.
Rotten apple

Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era

Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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apple
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opinion
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technology gifts
For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.
Mobile vs computer

Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators

Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The number of mobile-only Internet users in the US is growing due to affordability issues, challenging traditional broadband thinking.
Cloud question

Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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opinion
IT's obsession with replacing old technology with new is like diet fads. Cloud-only strategies leave no room for moderation, says Gartner analyst.
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Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?

Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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opinion
Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.