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Australian Stories

Hands-on Review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?

BlueAnt's newest product is a sturdy Bluetooth portable speaker that is being released at just $239.95. But is it any good? Yes. Yes it is.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020

Global Stories

Cloudera, Stats NZ on the radical change creating a 'data storm'
Data Analytics

Cloudera, Stats NZ on the radical change creating a 'data storm'

Organisations are in a 'data storm' due to increased data generation and the pandemic, according to Cloudera's Nick Hoskins.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
How 'data gravity' centres can spell trouble for enterprises
Digital Realty

How 'data gravity' centres can spell trouble for enterprises

Data gravity centres emerge as a major challenge for enterprises, as accelerating data growth complicates workflow performance, security, and costs.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Proofpoint rolls out new Microsoft Teams integration with focus on compliance
Unified Communications

Proofpoint rolls out new Microsoft Teams integration with focus on compliance

Proofpoint has launched a content capture and archiving solution for Microsoft Teams to help regulated organizations maintain compliance while working remotely.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Palo Alto Networks launches new SD-WAN solutions and enhancements
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches new SD-WAN solutions and enhancements

Palo Alto Networks expands its CloudGenix SD-WAN solutions with two new appliances and machine learning-based capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020
How object storage turns data into an actual asset
Storage

How object storage turns data into an actual asset

Object storage technology can transform data into a valuable asset by improving data management, protection, and accessibility.

By Aaron Baguley • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
BlackBerry partners with ServiceNow for incident response management
Partner Programmes

BlackBerry partners with ServiceNow for incident response management

BlackBerry has partnered with ServiceNow to integrate the BlackBerry AtHoc service into the Now platform for crisis communications and IT management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2020
Why organisations are poised to embrace machine learning
Digital Transformation

Why organisations are poised to embrace machine learning

Australian and New Zealand businesses are increasingly investing in machine learning, driven by promises of enhanced productivity and streamlined workflows.

By Rishu Saxena • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Gartner: The top 5 digital commerce trends accelerated by COVID-19
B2B

Gartner: The top 5 digital commerce trends accelerated by COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic will have long-term impacts on digital commerce, with contactless commerce and live commerce to become the norm, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
IDC unveils key tech investment trends for future enterprise
Health Technologies

IDC unveils key tech investment trends for future enterprise

IDC has unveiled its IT outlook for 2021, along with top trends and guidance for enterprises as they prepare for The Next Normal.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
NordVPN upgrades infrastructure with launch of colocated servers
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN upgrades infrastructure with launch of colocated servers

NordVPN enhances security with the deployment of colocated servers, offering users increased privacy and ownership control.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020
Switch achieves APJ first with new Sitecore partner status
Network Infrastructure

Switch achieves APJ first with new Sitecore partner status

Switch, a Sydney-based company, has become the first in the Asia Pacific and Japan region to earn Sitecore Experience Commerce Specialisation status.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Tableau Software integrates with Einstein Analytics for powerful data analytics
Data Analytics

Tableau Software integrates with Einstein Analytics for powerful data analytics

Tableau Software announces integration of Tableau and Salesforce's Einstein Analytics, creating Tableau CRM with enhanced analytics and AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
The growing need for a dual focus with enterprise connectivity
Unified Communications

The growing need for a dual focus with enterprise connectivity

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for reliable enterprise networks to accommodate remote access, with Chorus offering connectivity solutions for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Digital Transformation

Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020

COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.

By Leo Lynch • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
DataMesh tech cuts transaction costs with least cost routing
Marketing Technologies

DataMesh tech cuts transaction costs with least cost routing

DataMesh Group has developed a capability to automatically apply least cost routing technology to Australia's debit card payment system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Dark web monitoring and how it can help protect online identities
Physical Security

Dark web monitoring and how it can help protect online identities

Identity theft affects 1 in 6 New Zealanders, with personal information often traded on the dark web. Learn how to protect against it.

By Samantha Edwards • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020