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Synnex inks distribution deal with Jabra
Unified Communications

Synnex inks distribution deal with Jabra

Synnex has signed a deal to distribute Jabra offerings in Australia as the vendor seeks entry into new markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Global Stories

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
Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web
Cybersecurity

Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web

Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.

By Avivah Litan • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET
Malware

Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET

Internet users in Australia and New Zealand are lacking in cybersecurity practices at home, according to ESET research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Bring Your Own Device

Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Cognitive systems industry driving more knowledge into IT learning
Data Analytics

Cognitive systems industry driving more knowledge into IT learning

The global cognitive systems market will generate revenues worth $50 billion between 2016 and 2020, aided by development of self-learning IT systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
VCE rides hyperconverged wave taking partners along for the ride
EMC

VCE rides hyperconverged wave taking partners along for the ride

EMC's VCE resellers are cashing in on the vendor's move into hyperconverged, moving up the stack and into more lucrative services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work
Microsoft

Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work

Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2bn in a deal seen as a move to defend against the arrival of Facebook at Work.

By Richard Edwards • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs
Malware

FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs

FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Internet of Things

Five technologies ready to disrupt your business

Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Digital marketing risks alienating millennial shoppers, says experts
Marketing Technologies

Digital marketing risks alienating millennial shoppers, says experts

Online customer experience is crucial for retailers trying to attract millennial shoppers, according to Teradata.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Apple makes its latest move with the smart home
iOS

Apple makes its latest move with the smart home

Apple unveils 'Home' app at WWDC, sidestepping Echo rivalry but strengthening its smart home strategy by centralising control.

By Michael Philpott • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Are your employees putting your organisation at risk? Survey says 25% of employees bypassing secure VPN
Virtual Private Networks

Are your employees putting your organisation at risk? Survey says 25% of employees bypassing secure VPN

Latest results show that as much as 25% of your workforce may be bypassing secure VPN to access the internet through their mobile device, say CIOs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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
Holidays are now a virtual reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Holidays are now a virtual reality

Experience global adventures without leaving the store as Flight Centre introduces virtual reality holidays, powered by Samsung Gear VR headsets.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016