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Don’t get left behind - cloud and the dangers of feet-dragging
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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New Relic’s Jill Macmurchy explains exactly how putting off the move to the cloud could negatively impact an organisation’s bottom-line.
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The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation’s data safe and its employees productive.
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SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.
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Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Singtel Group’s venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US ‘deception technology’ firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.
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Edge, IoT and energy efficiency all feature in Vertiv MD’s forecast for AU
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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The year seems to be flying by with one month down already, but Vertiv ANZ managing director Robert Linsdell says there is still much to come.
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Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Singapore's parliament has passed the new Cybersecurity Bill, bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors, from water to aviation.
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Apple, Cisco, Aon & Allianz make a play for cyber risk management services
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Tech giants Apple & Cisco join Aon & Allianz to innovate cyber risk management, merging tech & insurance solutions.
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La Trobe appoints esteemed expert Jill Slaw as Cyber Chair
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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La Trobe has appointed cybersecurity expert Jill Slay as Optus Cyber Chair to lead its virtual facility, enhancing its industry-engaged research and teaching.
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The six key elements of a DDoS incident response plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Incident response is too often an afterthought in the case of DDoS attacks. So, what does an effective Incident Response Plan look like?.
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80% increase in cyberattacks: “Ultimately it is a race against time”
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UK faces more than 10 significant cyber-attacks per week, according to Robin Jones, head of technology resilience at the FCA.
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Red Hat to acquire CoreOS, expanding its Kubernetes operations
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Red Hat is set to acquire CoreOS for USD $250 million, aiming to bolster its Kubernetes and container operations through this strategic purchase.
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'Urgent call to action' for ASEAN nations - improve cybersecurity or face losing $750b
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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A new report is rallying for ‘an urgent call to action’ for ASEAN nations, saying that a ‘radical agenda’ may help defend against cyber attacks.
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Mimecast doubles down on cyber resilience
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Mimecast enhances its cyber resilience strategy with key hires: Janet Levesque as SVP of Systems, Risk and Security, and Marc French as Chief Trust Officer.
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Aussie tech company rubs shoulders with the best in Reuters top 100
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Thomson Reuters has named Melbourne’s Computershare among the world's top 100 technology companies, the only Australian firm to make the prestigious list.
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CorpCloud rides wave of WA success with NEXTDC
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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NEXTDC partners with CorpCloud to expand its data centers in Perth and Melbourne, supporting CorpCloud's rapid business growth.
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Whitepaper: What is cybercrime doing closer to home?
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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This new report from Frost & Sullivan delves into APAC's cybersecurity maturity and includes a country breakdown and advice moving forward.
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Hong Kong company gets green light to build hyperscale data center in Mainland China
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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Chayora wins approval to construct a 300MW hyperscale data centre in Tianjin, marking its first major project in Mainland China. Completion set for late 2018.
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CheckPoint aims to tackle mental health issues using video games
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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CheckPoint has unveiled its first trailer for a new webseries aimed at tackling mental health issues through video games, launching on 29 January.
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Work-life balance a challenge for NZ businesses
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Stress was a challenge in 62% of organisations surveyed, and 50% of respondents noted concerns about the mental health of staff or colleagues.
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NTT Security launches in Thailand as region's cyber risk grows
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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NTT Security expands into Thailand to provide cybersecurity services as the country's economy grows, increasing cyber risks.