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Ransomware declining, but businesses must still be on guard – ExtraHop
Malware

Ransomware declining, but businesses must still be on guard – ExtraHop

Aussie firms face ongoing ransomware threats, with attacks shifting to critical systems, crippling operations.

By Barbara Kay • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019

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How digital transformation will impact the document industry
Document Management

How digital transformation will impact the document industry

A Y Soft executive explains how document and print services providers can ensure they stay ahead during the age of digital transformation.

By Adam O'Neill • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
The ethics of AI: From driverless cars to robo-baristas
Artificial Intelligence

The ethics of AI: From driverless cars to robo-baristas

The development of AI technology comes with inherent biases that translate into the systems we use, risking potential issues in everyday life.

By Brett Lobwein • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
What happens when AI falls into the wrong hands
Artificial Intelligence

What happens when AI falls into the wrong hands

Attackers are increasingly using AI in their cyber-attacks, but defenders are also using AI as a defence technology. Find out more here.

By Stuart Fisher • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
Network security in ANZ - OVH
Firewalls

Network security in ANZ - OVH

Network security in ANZ is crucial as cybercrime costs Australia up to AUD $1 billion annually. Businesses must invest in robust systems to ensure data safety.

By Lionel Legros • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
The growing importance of sustainability in data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

The growing importance of sustainability in data centres

Data centres are grappling with rising energy costs and environmental concerns, prompting a shift towards natural cooling techniques to enhance sustainability.

By Alessandro Bruschini • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Microsoft: The sky's the limit for your data with Cosmos DB
Public Cloud

Microsoft: The sky's the limit for your data with Cosmos DB

A modern Internet age with globally-distributed applications that must be fault-tolerant and scalable demands a high-concurrency, low-latency database model.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
In case you didn't know, you are a data company now
DevOps

In case you didn't know, you are a data company now

Data management practices are crucial for businesses to thrive in the new age of compliance and innovation, as data becomes both an asset and a challenge.

By Richard Gerdis • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
4 reasons cloud and colocation providers are going renewable
DataCentre infrastructure

4 reasons cloud and colocation providers are going renewable

Schneider Electric's John Powers shares the massive impact renewable energy is having on the data center industry.

By John Powers • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Three 'must-haves' for building a resilient edge
DataCentre infrastructure

Three 'must-haves' for building a resilient edge

Edge computing is set to surpass hyperscale markets, driven by 5G and data demands. Learn the three essentials for resilient edge infrastructure.

By Steven Carlini • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation
Virtualisation

No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation

Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
6 steps for setting up a server room for your business
DataCentre infrastructure

6 steps for setting up a server room for your business

Schneider Electric's Kavita Manral discusses the modern server room and advice for setting up one for a business.

By Kavita Manral • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Garbled VoIP calls and pixelated videos no more
Network Infrastructure

Garbled VoIP calls and pixelated videos no more

Failed telephony and network connections are more than annoying. They result in negative employee and customer experiences, lost time and missed opportunities.

By Graham Schultz • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
How platforms enable business owners to do what they love
Fintech

How platforms enable business owners to do what they love

Cloud revolution gives small firms big player tools. API platforms and scalable services level the playing field.

By Nick Houldsworth • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
How to ensure your digital transformation doesn't become a digital disaster
Data Analytics

How to ensure your digital transformation doesn't become a digital disaster

Midsize companies are racing towards digital transformation but risk disaster without the right tools. Converged data platforms could be their saving grace.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge
Multi-cloud

How to overcome the multi-cloud security challenge

More organisations are adopting multi-cloud strategies to reduce the risk of stoppages and increase flexibility. But security remains a concern.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy
Data Analytics

Australian citizens aren't sold on a data-powered economy

Australians doubt the government's handling of data, with a poll revealing only 29.3% trust in its responsible use. Serious work needed to shift perceptions.

By Nigel Mendonca • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019
Migrating to the cloud? It's time to talk about SD-WAN
Firewalls

Migrating to the cloud? It's time to talk about SD-WAN

As cloud adoption soars, businesses face a new challenge: the need for high-quality, reliable communication, making SD-WAN a crucial technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019