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The doomsayers of Apple
Apple

The doomsayers of Apple

Amidst a narrative of decline, Apple jockeys for tech supremacy but faces grumblings over innovation and identity.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
ANZ web application firewall market forecast to undergo 'substantial' growth
Firewalls

ANZ web application firewall market forecast to undergo 'substantial' growth

The Australia/New Zealand firewall market will experience huge growth in the coming years, driven by an escalation of sophisticated attacks.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap

HTC Vive's Deluxe Audio Strap upgrades VR comfort, but will the hefty £150 price tag deter loyal fans of their flagship headset?.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Ovum says security industry 'finally' coming round to automation
IT Automation

Ovum says security industry 'finally' coming round to automation

Ovum analyst, Rik Turner says the security industry may at last be waking up to automation, probably at its' customers behest.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
EB Expo 2017 heads to the gold Coast
Gaming

EB Expo 2017 heads to the gold Coast

The EB Expo 2017 will shift from Sydney to the Gold Coast, offering gamers a sun-soaked celebration on 7-8 October at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

By Darren Price • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap
Artificial Intelligence

Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap

The AI Investment Gap – a discrepancy between C-Level executives who understand AI and those who have yet to deploy it into their business.

By Vanessa Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Edge computing - set to significantly impact data center planning, report says
Data Analytics

Edge computing - set to significantly impact data center planning, report says

The significance of edge to an organization depends on how much they outsource data hosting/processing needs. Understanding this is critical for data.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Google Cloud hits Aussie; Kiwis to benefit too
Hyperscale

Google Cloud hits Aussie; Kiwis to benefit too

Google has launched its Sydney region, promising round-trip reductions in latency of 80% to 95% for Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Equinix: Alibaba scales-up global cloud and digital services
Hyperscale

Equinix: Alibaba scales-up global cloud and digital services

The company that started out as a B2B portal now touches almost every aspect of the internet and eCommerce sectors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders
Cartech

Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Tata Communications boosts IZO private cloud across Asia & Europe
Private Cloud

Tata Communications boosts IZO private cloud across Asia & Europe

Tata Communications has expanded its new fully-managed IZO Private Cloud service to multiple countries including Malaysia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says
Smart Home

Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says

To appeal to a wider audience including older consumers, brands need to ensure that they highlight the applicability of products in day-to-day life.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Unified Communications

Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop

In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
South Korean web hosting provider pays $1m ransomware demand
Malware

South Korean web hosting provider pays $1m ransomware demand

South Korean web hosting company Nayana was hit by the Erebus ransomware and is paying 397.6 Bitcoins, the equivalent of US$1 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk
Malware

Rackspace presents five ways to reduce your ransomware risk

Rackspace reveals key strategies to combat ransomware, emphasizing robust backups and vigilant patch management.

By Gene Tang • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors

Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business
Hyperscale

Commvault: Make your data work for you - it's the heartbeat of business

Having a better understanding of what data is available and where it is, means organisations can empower their staff to make better decisions.

By Dan Kieran • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017

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