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Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants
Malware

Webroot reveals the 8 most prevalent ransomware variants

Ransomware will continue to plague IT decision makers and organisations every single day - in fact there are 390,000 new variants today alone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016
Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says
Supply Chain

Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says

Retailers must embrace mobility and dedicated mobile devices in order to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers, says Wavelink.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016
ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach
Firewalls

ANZ businesses need to reconsider security approach

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are prioritizing the wrong aspects of cyber security, according to Palo Alto Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Exclusive: Hyper-niche markets offering shot in arm for resellers
Wireless Networks

Exclusive: Hyper-niche markets offering shot in arm for resellers

A focus on niche markets doesn't mean small returns for resellers. Distributor Sektor tells how resellers can capitalise on some booming 'niche' plays.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
38% of organisations are data protection 'laggards'
Data Protection

38% of organisations are data protection 'laggards'

The reports keep coming through loud and clear: organisations are not doing enough to protect their data, favouring the old over the new.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations
Exeed

Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations

One of New Zealand's key distributors has launched its assault on the Australia market, opening a Melbourne office and warehouse.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown
Breach Prevention

Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown

Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
The 5 most common reasons for corporate data loss
Data Loss Prevention

The 5 most common reasons for corporate data loss

There is no doubt that one of the main assets of a company is the data it stores. It should be adequately protected & available when needed.

By Josep Albors • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Three roadblocks stopping your customers from realising the benefits of flash storage
Storage

Three roadblocks stopping your customers from realising the benefits of flash storage

It used to be that the major roadblock to flash storage adoption was cost – the price-point of flash made it cost prohibitive for all but the most mis.

By Paul Shaw • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Hands-on Review: Intel NUC NUC6i7KYK Mini PC - a little powerhouse
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Intel NUC NUC6i7KYK Mini PC - a little powerhouse

We just can't fault this very impressive device from Intel. It's small, very powerful, has heaps of connection options and it looks damn fine.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021
Internet of Things

The war against cyber threats will be worth $9.3 billion in 2021

The war against cyber threats is booming as the security analytics market grows from US$2.83 billion in 2016 to US$9.38 billion in 2021.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Salesforce's new and unified App Cloud Mobile solution is open to all users
Data Analytics

Salesforce's new and unified App Cloud Mobile solution is open to all users

Salesforce App Cloud Mobile is the new one-stop mobile solution from Salesforce that offers developers a choice of approaches.

By Michael Azoff • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Dick Smith shareholders told there's nothing in the bank for them
Dick Smith

Dick Smith shareholders told there's nothing in the bank for them

Dick Smith shareholders won't be recouping any of their investment, with administrators this week confirming the cupboards are bare.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
UE wireless speakers ups the ante with Siri & Google voice integration
Digital Entertainment

UE wireless speakers ups the ante with Siri & Google voice integration

This latest integration amps up the possibilities of where you can take your music and how easily you can access it all.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Tenable Network Security meets its match
Partner Programmes

Tenable Network Security meets its match

The logistical details of conducting credentialed network vulnerability assessments aren't all that straight forward. Enter Thycotic.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
Enterprise spend on mobile app development remains low
Cloud Services

Enterprise spend on mobile app development remains low

Enterprises keep tight rein on mobile app budgets, with Gartner reporting a mere 10% allocation despite growing demand and development pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Noel Leeming to help bring the HTC Vive VR headset to New Zealand
Gaming

Noel Leeming to help bring the HTC Vive VR headset to New Zealand

Noel Leeming is embracing the virtual reality (VR) realm as the retailer will bring the HTC Vive to its New Zealand stores later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover
Malware

Ransomware: Easy to get hit, hard to stop and costly to recover

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains what ransomware is and gives you ten tips to keep your data and applications from being held for ransom.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2016