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Ulbrich Stainless Steel uses AI-embedded solution to flatten IoT data challenges
Manufacturing

Ulbrich Stainless Steel uses AI-embedded solution to flatten IoT data challenges

Ulbrich Stainless Steel selects SAS Analytics for IoT to analyze data from its plant sensors, improving productivity and efficiency. #StainlessSteel #IoT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Data evolution: Past, present and future
Virtualisation

Data evolution: Past, present and future

As businesses increasingly rely on data to fuel operations, the evolution from central databases to data virtualisation marks the next transformative phase.

By Angel Viña • 5 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Demand for cloud services boosts APAC sourcing market
Software-as-a-Service

Demand for cloud services boosts APAC sourcing market

Asia Pacific sourcing market reaches a value of $2bn in Q1 2019, driven by strong demand for cloud services, according to ISG.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Why humanising the customer experience is key to business success
Customer Relationship Management

Why humanising the customer experience is key to business success

Retailers in Australia must focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences in order to succeed in the competitive market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Why one cloud is not enough
Data Analytics

Why one cloud is not enough

Time is money for businesses, especially during downtime. CIOs must ensure data and applications are continuously available and protected.

By Sean Abbott • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Almost half of storage devices for sale contain personal info, study finds
Storage

Almost half of storage devices for sale contain personal info, study finds

Nearly half of second-hand storage devices still contain sensitive personal data, a Blancco and Ontrack study reveals, highlighting data erasure failures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
AWS names award-winning ANZ partners
Hyperscale

AWS names award-winning ANZ partners

The awards ceremony was held at the annual AWS Partner Summit in Sydney and acknowledged partners both traditional and born in the cloud.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?
Unified Communications

SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?

Due to the growing reliance on mobile phones, SIM swapping is increasingly targeted as a way to take over a victim's online accounts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave
Cybersecurity

Cyber threats progressing as defenses evolve - Trustwave

Trustwave's 2019 Global Security Report reveals a sharp rise in focused cyber threats and highlights the ongoing evolution of both attacks and defences.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform
Firewalls

CyberX IIoT security app now available on Cortex security platform

Building on Cortex allows Palo Alto Networks Cortex partners to build cloud-based apps that deliver cybersecurity capabilities to joint customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform
Cybersecurity

Flashpoint announces new features on intelligence platform

The platform now features new dashboards and analytics, expanded datasets, chat services and communities, and industry alerting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
Snowflake & Anodot to offer AI-based anomaly detection
Data Analytics

Snowflake & Anodot to offer AI-based anomaly detection

Snowflake and Anodot partner to provide AI-driven anomaly detection and real-time alerts, promising cost-effective, scalable solutions for global businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
IDC: APeJ blockchain spending to grow over 80%
Blockchain

IDC: APeJ blockchain spending to grow over 80%

Blockchain technology spending in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan is set to surge 83.9% in 2019 to USD $523.8 million, says IDC's latest report.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
IDC: Manufacturing driving digital transformation spending in 2019
Manufacturing

IDC: Manufacturing driving digital transformation spending in 2019

Manufacturing is poised to lead global digital transformation spending, with a forecast investment of USD $1.18 trillion in 2019, according to IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
Data center construction market fuelled by boom in IoT, VR and cloud
Hyperscale

Data center construction market fuelled by boom in IoT, VR and cloud

The market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.04% between 2018 and 2023, predicts the latest Market Research Future report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
How to avoid disappointment from SEO 'cowboys'
Marketing Technologies

How to avoid disappointment from SEO 'cowboys'

Businesses that are disappointed with their SEO results may be to blame, says New Zealand marketing agency Insight Online.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019
Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance
Surveillance

Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance

Amazon has acquired Ring, a prominent smart home security company, aiming to make security devices more accessible and fight crime in neighbourhoods globally.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Toshiba launches fast rotary cutter for B-EX6T1 printer
Printing

Toshiba launches fast rotary cutter for B-EX6T1 printer

Intended primarily for industrial applications, these popular printers combine state-of-the-art technology with usability, reliability and low TCO.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019