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Playing dumb no longer an option against ransomware reporting
Malware

Playing dumb no longer an option against ransomware reporting

Given the massive amounts of data enterprises hold, it may seem like an impossible task to prove what data was accessed and by whom. It isn't.

By Jamie Humphrey • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

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Shopify to integrate ERP from partners including Microsoft, Infor, Oracle NetSuite
Marketing Technologies

Shopify to integrate ERP from partners including Microsoft, Infor, Oracle NetSuite

Shopify partners with Microsoft, Acumatica, Brightpearl, Infor, and Oracle NetSuite to bridge gap between ERP and eCommerce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Game review: Hot Wheels Unleashed (Xbox Series X)
Software-as-a-Service

Game review: Hot Wheels Unleashed (Xbox Series X)

Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun arcade racer with a lot of replay value as you collect the 60+ cars digital versions of Hot Wheels cars included in the game.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Equinix strikes $769m deal to develop xScale data centers in Australia
Hyperscale

Equinix strikes $769m deal to develop xScale data centers in Australia

The limited liability partnership between Equinix and PGIM Real Estate will bring about the launch of the SY9x and SY10x data centers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work leaving businesses exposed to cyber attack

Remote working is increasing cyber security risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and data vulnerable, according to ServerChoices research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Gartner identifies the top strategic technology trends for 2022
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner identifies the top strategic technology trends for 2022

Generative AI, Distributed Enterprise and Cloud-Native Platforms are amongst the top strategic technology trends for 2022, Gartner has predicted.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music
Digital Entertainment

Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music

Today's Apple announcements may bring music to Apple fans' ears, with audio taking a huge focus in this month's product announcements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Ennoconn to digitally transform manufacturing systems with Google Cloud
Manufacturing

Ennoconn to digitally transform manufacturing systems with Google Cloud

The first stage of the collaboration will see Ennoconn migrate its sales, marketing and operations systems from on-premises infrastructure to Google Cloud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
Firewalls

Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions

Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users rakes in millions. Scammers expand reach to US and Europe, warns Sophos. #Cryptocurrency #Scam #Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
UiPath and Snowflake partner, deliver RPA analytics for enterprise automation
Data Analytics

UiPath and Snowflake partner, deliver RPA analytics for enterprise automation

UiPath partners with Snowflake to integrate UiPath Insights, a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) analytics solution, with Snowflake's platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021
WeRide's hybrid-cloud storage gateway solution for AI and machine learning workloads
Hybrid Cloud

WeRide's hybrid-cloud storage gateway solution for AI and machine learning workloads

WeRide is using Alluxio's Data Orchestration software for applications on-premises to access public cloud storage such as AWS S3.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021
The Auth0 Identity Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

The Auth0 Identity Platform is now available on Microsoft Azure

The Auth0, a product unit within Okta, has announced the launch of the Auth0 Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
How card-linked loyalty programs will take eCommerce to the next level
Customer Relationship Management

How card-linked loyalty programs will take eCommerce to the next level

A card-linked loyalty program can help retailers and service providers take their eCommerce to the next level in several ways.

By Cary Lockwood • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Portworx improves stateful application backups for Kubernetes
Storage

Portworx improves stateful application backups for Kubernetes

Portworx by Pure Storage has released PX-Backup 2.1, providing improved data protection and compliance support for applications running on Kubernetes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Understanding the primary approaches to call recording in Microsoft Teams
Customer Relationship Management

Understanding the primary approaches to call recording in Microsoft Teams

Enghouse Interactive explains the benefits of integrating call recording with Microsoft Teams for contact centres.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
Hands-on Review: Tado Smart AC Control V3+
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Tado Smart AC Control V3+

In a world that's becoming ever more connected, it's cool to have the option to control your home's climate through your fingertips.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021

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IT expert says My COVID-19 Record app at risk of security breaches
COVID-19

IT expert says My COVID-19 Record app at risk of security breaches

An IT security expert said the web app was using software that was known to have security flaws and people's information could be at risk.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021