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IXUP goes 'post-quantum' with security tech upgrade
Software-as-a-Service

IXUP goes 'post-quantum' with security tech upgrade

The secure analytics company has also partnered with Deloitte as a reseller, and launched a SaaS offering on Microsoft Azure.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Adobe & Amazon: Making merchants' stores a lot more powerful
Marketing Technologies

Adobe & Amazon: Making merchants' stores a lot more powerful

Adobe Magento Commerce offers Amazon sellers a streamlined, integrated platform for both Amazon and own stores.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Analytics8 brings trusted insights to Australia's health professionals
Data Analytics

Analytics8 brings trusted insights to Australia's health professionals

Analytics8, Snowflake and Talend are on a mission to improve trusted insights for Australia's GPs and health professionals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
3 ways cloud & colocation providers can use renewables
DataCentre infrastructure

3 ways cloud & colocation providers can use renewables

Schneider Electric's John Powers discusses the renewable revolution that is underway and how providers can jump on board.

By John Powers • 5 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Interview: Edge computing - the force powering hyperconverged infrastructure
Hyperscale

Interview: Edge computing - the force powering hyperconverged infrastructure

Scale Computing CEO Jeff Ready talks offerings, plans for the future, and a look as edge computing as the next tech innovation.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Could Huawei be paving the way to digitisation for carriers?
Unified Communications

Could Huawei be paving the way to digitisation for carriers?

Huawei and AsiaInfo's integration of cloud and CRM systems promises faster market entry and greater flexibility for carriers, poised for digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
5 steps to hybrid cloud efficiency
Network Infrastructure

5 steps to hybrid cloud efficiency

Digital Realty's Joseph Badaoui discusses the multi-cloud era and ive best practices to consider when planning hybrid cloud environments.

By Joseph Badaoui • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Western Digital addresses increasing data demands
Data Analytics

Western Digital addresses increasing data demands

Western Digital unveils a pioneering 256GB e.MMC using 64-Layer 3D NAND TLC technology, addressing the burgeoning data storage needs of the automotive industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public
Smart Home

Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public

Samsung's security oversight left Bixby and SmartThings code, along with key credentials, publicly accessible on GitLab, exposing 135 projects.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars
Cartech

People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars

A new study has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution
Biometrics

Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution

FIDO2 is a set of standards that enables easy and secure logins to websites and applications via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO Security Keys.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan
Digital Transformation

Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan

Failure to prioritise cybersecurity is stalling digital transformation efforts in Asia-Pacific, reveals a study by Forcepoint and Frost and Sullivan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Crypto

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
HPE and BlueData aim to accelerate AI-driven innovation in the enterprise
Digital Transformation

HPE and BlueData aim to accelerate AI-driven innovation in the enterprise

HPE unveils new integrated offering combining BlueData software platform and services to accelerate AI and data-driven business innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Google Cloud launches new Osaka region to support demand
Hyperscale

Google Cloud launches new Osaka region to support demand

In what it says is a bid to support its growing customer base in Japan, Google Cloud has announced the launch of a new region in Osaka.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Guiyang investing big to become China's big data hub
Data Analytics

Guiyang investing big to become China's big data hub

Guiyang, aiming to be China's big data hub, has attracted 4,000+ companies and seen its big data market exceed CNY ¥100 billion since 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Nova Energy & Plume launch family-friendly WiFi controls
Unified Communications

Nova Energy & Plume launch family-friendly WiFi controls

Nova Energy and Plume have launched new family-friendly WiFi controls in New Zealand, offering reliable internet, guest access, and robust parental controls.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019