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IBM launches AI-powered software suite to fight climate change
Supply Chain

IBM launches AI-powered software suite to fight climate change

IBM launches environmental intelligence software leveraging AI to help businesses respond to weather and climate risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
Google Cloud to help Siemens Energy shift data centers to cloud
Hyperscale

Google Cloud to help Siemens Energy shift data centers to cloud

With the new partnership, the energy technology company aims to bring its company-wide SAP systems into a cloud environment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
How cloud monitoring delivers both challenges and benefits
Data Analytics

How cloud monitoring delivers both challenges and benefits

To ensure that cloud initiatives are performing to their potential, cloud monitoring takes several different forms.

By George Tsoukas • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cybercriminals exploiting SMEs as remote working continues

Industries need to ensure their infrastructure is regularly monitored and maintained to avoid being compromised by malicious actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
BigCommerce and Ebizio integrate B2B billing & subscription management
Software-as-a-Service

BigCommerce and Ebizio integrate B2B billing & subscription management

Chargify's recurring billing and subscription management suite is able to support hybrid B2B2C companies with their billing and pricing models.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
Yubico adds fingerprint recognition to YubiKey hardware security device
Biometrics

Yubico adds fingerprint recognition to YubiKey hardware security device

The hardware integrates native biometric enrolment and management features that are supported by desktop-based, FIDO-supported services and applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
How can businesses prepare for ransomware?
Malware

How can businesses prepare for ransomware?

Ransomware threat actors are using a 'name-and-shame' approach, increasing pressure on victims to pay up, warns cybersecurity expert.

By Alex Tilley • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered
Malware

New sniper-like Python ransomware uncovered

This is one of the fastest ransomware attacks Sophos has ever investigated and it appeared to precision-target the ESXi platform.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services
Unified Communications

Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services

73% of CSPs plan to launch 5G networks by 2022, but 94% have challenges with their existing charging systems, says Oracle Communications survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs
Malware

Remote working causes significant cybersecurity risks for SMEs

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, leaving infrastructure unmonitored & business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021
REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Malware

REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report

McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working
Data Analytics

SMEs face growing security risks thanks to remote working

Remote working is increasing cybersecurity risks for SMEs, with infrastructure left unmonitored and business data vulnerable, says ServerChoice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
5G is a backup connectivity breakthrough
Unified Communications

5G is a backup connectivity breakthrough

While most of the public discussion of 5G is for primary connectivity, businesses are far more interested in its potential to act as a failover option.

By Oshadha Ranaweera • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability
Fintech

Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services general availability

Microsoft has announced Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services will be generally available beginning November 1, 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Security professionals cautiously optimistic about automation benefits
ThreatQuotient

Security professionals cautiously optimistic about automation benefits

Nearly half of UK senior cybersecurity professionals lack trust in automation outcomes, despite 95% having used it, says a ThreatQuotient report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Microsoft begins Windows 11 rollout, but there's wait for Android apps
Unified Communications

Microsoft begins Windows 11 rollout, but there's wait for Android apps

Microsoft launches Windows 11, the first major update in six years, with a phased and measured rollout to eligible devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
eCommerce

Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?

Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
McAfee uncovers top threat trends for Q2, 2021
Malware

McAfee uncovers top threat trends for Q2, 2021

Flexible pandemic workforce fuels cyber criminals' new and updated threats, with ransomware in the spotlight, says McAfee's Advanced Threat Research Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021

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