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Cloudian expands HyperIQ solution with management and security features
Data Analytics

Cloudian expands HyperIQ solution with management and security features

Cloudian enhances its HyperIQ observability solution with new management and security features for distributed storage infrastructures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
A single source of truth: The future of the construction industry
Risk & Compliance

A single source of truth: The future of the construction industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened risk for the construction industry, making software solutions crucial for reducing disputes.

By Tony Simonsen • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
ForgeRock launches new features to help enterprises make the move to the cloud
Identity and Access Management

ForgeRock launches new features to help enterprises make the move to the cloud

ForgeRock introduces new features to aid hybrid enterprises with access management, including Pass-Through Authentication and Just-in-Time Migration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Blockchain a possible key to the future of asset preservation
Crypto

Blockchain a possible key to the future of asset preservation

Dubai-based startup Stonses is using blockchain to create unique digital identities for real-world objects, preserving personal assets and memories.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?
Distributed Denial of Service

NZ pours billions into IoT - so what are we doing to secure it?

New Zealand's IoT market is expected to reach NZ$20 billion by 2021. But is enough attention being paid to IoT security?.

By Sara Barker • 9 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs
Fintech

Five reasons merchants must invest in open ecosystem loyalty programs

The booming eCommerce sector has increased competition in the retail industry, leading to a focus on customer experience and loyalty programs.

By Cary Lockwood • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Hands-on Review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Yubico's YubiKey Bio brings no-nonsense biometrics to 2FA

Yubico's YubiKey Bio offers portable, biometric authentication across different platforms and services, making multi-factor authentication easy and secure.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
How credentials became an attacker's easiest target
Identity and Access Management

How credentials became an attacker's easiest target

Even with education and phishing tests, users continue to hand over legitimate logins to attackers, who in turn exploit them with a high degree of success.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Leading Edge Data Centres launches new NSW facility in Tamworth
Hyperscale

Leading Edge Data Centres launches new NSW facility in Tamworth

Marking a major milestone in the company's national roll-out plan, the facility in Tamworth is designed to better support regional economic recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
DDoS attacks on the rise, becoming more sophisticated
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks on the rise, becoming more sophisticated

DDoS attacks have increased by 24% this quarter, with smart attacks up by 31%, according to Kaspersky. The US is the most targeted country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Hands-on Review: Nokia X20
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Nokia X20

The Nokia X20 offers a mid-range smartphone experience with impressive camera quality and a focus on sustainability, all at an affordable price.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report
Malware

Despite rising security budgets, businesses still paying ransom - report

The way cybercriminals use and manipulate ransomware in an effort to extract money from businesses has changed.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?
Breach Prevention

Millions of police records are accidentally deleted — what are the lessons?

8 million police files were deleted in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, impacting 175,000 criminal court cases. How did this happen?.

By Rachael Greaves • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 pandemic continues to change Kiwis' shopping habits, report finds

88% of New Zealanders say COVID-19 will impact their shopping habits, with 60% planning to increase online shopping, according to a survey by Shopify.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Juniper Networks launches AI-powered support solution for Junos portfolio
Artificial Intelligence

Juniper Networks launches AI-powered support solution for Junos portfolio

Juniper Networks unveils AI-driven support solution, Juniper Support Insights, to improve network efficiency and provide actionable insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Zscaler report reveals attacks on tech companies up by 2,300%
Encryption

Zscaler report reveals attacks on tech companies up by 2,300%

There has been a 314% year-over-year increase in HTTPS threats from the start of 2021, according to new research from Zscaler.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens
Unified Communications

Cybercriminals increase attacks on vulnerable retailers as global supply chain crisis worsens

Cybercriminals are increasing attacks on retailers amid the global supply chain crisis, warns cybersecurity firm Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021

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