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WhatsUp Gold monitoring software receives security updates and support for Microsoft, Cisco, and OpenID
Cybersecurity

WhatsUp Gold monitoring software receives security updates and support for Microsoft, Cisco, and OpenID

Progress has announced the latest release of Progress WhatsUp Gold, its award-winning network monitoring software.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Maintaining a customer-centric organisation in an increasingly digital world
Customer Relationship Management

Maintaining a customer-centric organisation in an increasingly digital world

The shift to digital channels and remote collaboration is creating challenges for organisations. Key questions and solutions are explored in this article.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks
Phishing

Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe amongst top brands impersonated in phishing attacks

Two million malicious emails evaded traditional defences, with Tessian Defender detecting tactics used by cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Nutanix showcases latest innovations in cloud at .NEXT conference
Storage

Nutanix showcases latest innovations in cloud at .NEXT conference

Nutanix introduces new capabilities for its Cloud Platform, including storage performance boost and unstructured data governance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Alibaba Cloud and Salesforce plan to launch new commerce product
Data Analytics

Alibaba Cloud and Salesforce plan to launch new commerce product

Alibaba Cloud and Salesforce are working toward an agreement to launch Salesforce Social Commerce, a headless commerce product designed and built in China.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
SourseAI enters NZ distribution agreement with Devoli, eyes up telco market
Customer Relationship Management

SourseAI enters NZ distribution agreement with Devoli, eyes up telco market

SourseAI partners with Devoli to offer New Zealand businesses AI tools for machine learning and better decision making in the telco market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
One Identity hits new milestone with latest PAM solution certification
DevOps

One Identity hits new milestone with latest PAM solution certification

One Identity's Safeguard for Privileged Passwords solution achieves Common Criteria certification for highest level of security requirements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Adobe to launch eCommerce Payment Services feature powered by PayPal
Marketing Technologies

Adobe to launch eCommerce Payment Services feature powered by PayPal

Adobe Commerce is set to launch a new Payment Services feature that will allow merchants to offer an Adobe-based payment solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report
Manufacturing

Manufacturing firms leave millions of files exposed - Varonis report

Many organizations are ill-prepared for disruptive attacks, leaving sensitive data at risk, according to Varonis' Manufacturing Data Risk Report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Software AG extends IoT platform with new app
Internet of Things

Software AG extends IoT platform with new app

Software AG launches app to automate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculation for its Cumulocity IoT platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Personalised marketing: Shaping the future of the online adult beverage market in 2021 and beyond
Data Analytics

Personalised marketing: Shaping the future of the online adult beverage market in 2021 and beyond

The pandemic has prompted the retail industry to adapt their marketing strategies. Here are key tactics for success.

By Beatrice Ellefsen • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Vertiv introduces lithium-ion batteries to UPS range
Hybrid Cloud

Vertiv introduces lithium-ion batteries to UPS range

The options are available for the Vertiv Edge line-interactive UPS family and provide benefits over traditional lead acid batteries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Enterprise apps market hit $241 billion in 2020, fuelled by push for resilience
Supply Chain

Enterprise apps market hit $241 billion in 2020, fuelled by push for resilience

The worldwide enterprise applications market reached $241 billion last year, growing 4.1% year-over-year in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
PAX chooses Sektor to distribute Android payment terminals in ANZ
PAX Australia

PAX chooses Sektor to distribute Android payment terminals in ANZ

The range includes the traditional desktop, mobile and kiosk form factors but also now full Point of Sale terminals with integrated PCI Payment capability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
11 things IT should be doing (but isn't)
Opinion

11 things IT should be doing (but isn't)

By following these 11 easy steps, IT can streamline and improve data management and protection processes while reducing risk.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Snowflake rolls out data cloud for financial services market
Data Analytics

Snowflake rolls out data cloud for financial services market

Snowflake has launched its Financial Services Data Cloud, aiming to help financial organizations improve data usage and customer experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
The next 5-10 years will make or break APAC banks, report finds
Digital Transformation

The next 5-10 years will make or break APAC banks, report finds

APAC banks risk losing market share and ceasing to exist unless they digitally transform, says a report by Mambu and The Financial Times Focus.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

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AWS invests NZ$7.5 billion in Aotearoa with new data centre region in Auckland
Hyperscale

AWS invests NZ$7.5 billion in Aotearoa with new data centre region in Auckland

The company estimates that, over the next 15 years, the new infrastructure region will add over $10 billion to New Zealand's GDP.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021