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Why endpoint security is critical in a post-perimeter era
Malware

Why endpoint security is critical in a post-perimeter era

Traditional perimeter-based security strategies – once the backbone of enterprise security – simply no longer apply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions
Malware

WatchGuard's eight (terrifying) 2019 security predictions

The next evolution of ransomware, escalating nation-state attacks, biometric hacking, Wi-Fi protocol security, and Die Hard fiction becomes reality.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Get ready to ride the new wave of WiFi
Network Infrastructure

Get ready to ride the new wave of WiFi

With the increasing demand for wireless internet in every space, it is time be thinking about how the inevitable next-generation of WiFi will look.

By Carl Jefferys • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Five digital trends that will dominate the enterprise landscape in 2019
Unified Communications

Five digital trends that will dominate the enterprise landscape in 2019

Evolving technology and data trends are paving the way to significant IT and network architecture changes in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Gartner's top 10 IoT tech trends
Semiconductors

Gartner's top 10 IoT tech trends

Gartner has released its top IoT technology trends for 2018-2023, including artificial intelligence and new wireless networking technologies.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018
Industry's first Wi-Fi 6 access point for SMBs coming in 2019
Semiconductors

Industry's first Wi-Fi 6 access point for SMBs coming in 2019

EnGenius Technologies will soon launch the industry's first Wi-Fi 6 2x2 access point, bringing next-generation WI-Fi into the hands of SMBs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018
Combatting the rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service
Malware

Combatting the rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service

Amateur cybercriminals (or anyone with a grudge), can execute spam attacks, steal people's identities, and more.

By Righard Zwienenberg • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Cambium enters multibillion-dollar Ethernet switching market
Network Infrastructure

Cambium enters multibillion-dollar Ethernet switching market

Cambium Networks releases cnMatrix enterprise switches for affordable, secure, cloud-managed administration of wired/wireless networks.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Heat waste of Microsoft's submarine data centre not acceptable
Hyperscale

Heat waste of Microsoft's submarine data centre not acceptable

An expert has shared his findings into Microsoft's underwater data centre project, saying the waste heat is unacceptable for climate change.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Smart Cities Council ANZ releases new development code
Smart Cities

Smart Cities Council ANZ releases new development code

The new standard of practice is designed to ensure smart cities are built in ways that are sustainable and deliver numerous benefits to citizens.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
Hands-on Review: Epson's ET-M1120
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson's ET-M1120

Epson's ET-M1120 promises budget-friendly mono printing with its cartridge-free, eco-friendly design, targeting businesses reliant on laser printers.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Eight reasons to use a VPN
Firewalls

Eight reasons to use a VPN

By keeping your actions, your identity and your geographical location a secret, you can browse the web in the knowledge that you're not being watched.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018
Huge discounts on Ruckus tech with Ingram NZ
Network Infrastructure

Huge discounts on Ruckus tech with Ingram NZ

Resellers new to Ruckus' range of network APs and ICX switches can get 40-50% off selected products by purchasing from Ingram NZ for a limited time.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018
Hands-on Review: Expand your Wi-Fi network with D-Link's Covr-2202
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Expand your Wi-Fi network with D-Link's Covr-2202

The Covr-2202 Tri-Band Seamless Wi-Fi System points each have six internal antennas connected to two 866Mbps 5GHz and one 2.4GHz radios.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Netgear report shows offering tops two competitors
Network Infrastructure

Netgear report shows offering tops two competitors

The Netgear sponsored Tolly Group report evaluates Insight Pro network management solution against competitors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
Paessler and Sigfox partner for IoT monitoring solution
Internet of Things

Paessler and Sigfox partner for IoT monitoring solution

PRTG Network Monitor provides real-time visibility of the IT infrastructure associated with Sigfox's dedicated network.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless stories

This app can tell if your Wi-Fi is 'NetStinky'
Wireless Networks

This app can tell if your Wi-Fi is 'NetStinky'

A researcher at the University of Waikato has created a 'NetStinky' way of telling whether your home internet network has been breached.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018