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Wi-Fi is getting a new name and numbering system
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi is getting a new name and numbering system

The Wi-Fi Alliance introduces a new naming system, renaming current Wi-Fi technology to Wi-Fi 5 and future tech to Wi-Fi 6, making it user-friendly.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era
Firewalls

Report finds AI is a key cybersecurity weapon in the IoT era

AI is emerging as a crucial cybersecurity tool in the IoT era, with 51% of Australian firms recognising its importance, a Ponemon Institute study shows.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Razer's new high-performance Wi-Fi router is optimised for the gaming experience
Gaming

Razer's new high-performance Wi-Fi router is optimised for the gaming experience

This week Razer launched Sila, a high-performance Wi-Fi router that's optimised for gaming, streaming, and downloading multimedia content.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT
Firewalls

Fortinet adds network access control solution for IoT

FortiNAC provides visibility and control of IoT services and automated response to threats at scale in multi-vendor environments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
D-Link launches latest Wi-Fi mesh system in ANZ
Desktop-as-a-Service

D-Link launches latest Wi-Fi mesh system in ANZ

D-Link ANZ debuts the COVR-2202, a high-powered Tri-Band Wi-Fi mesh system, promising expanded coverage and ultra-fast speeds, priced at AUD $499.95.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2018
Enterprise WLAN market still on the rise in Q2 2018
Desktop-as-a-Service

Enterprise WLAN market still on the rise in Q2 2018

The combined consumer and enterprise WLAN market segments rose 1.9% year over year in the second quarter of 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Connectivity downtime costs local business over $4,000/hour
Network Infrastructure

Connectivity downtime costs local business over $4,000/hour

Ruckus Networks' State of Wi-Fi survey finds almost half of Australian organisations deal with Wi-Fi downtime up to five times per month.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Downtime a crippling issue in APAC State of Wi-Fi Study
Unified Communications

Downtime a crippling issue in APAC State of Wi-Fi Study

Ruckus has released findings from its study of 1200 organizations in APAC who collectively have lost US$53m from downtime in the last 12 months.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
The channel-only managed networks platform for SMBs
Network Infrastructure

The channel-only managed networks platform for SMBs

Netgear has released Insight Pro, a platform that leverages the cloud allowing networking resellers and services providers enhanced efficiency.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Intel adds U and Y series to 8th gen family
Semiconductors

Intel adds U and Y series to 8th gen family

They are designed for maximum connectivity speeds and come with a range of upgrades to suit modern requirements.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Allied Telesis releases first WLAN hybrid solution for enterprise
Wireless Networks

Allied Telesis releases first WLAN hybrid solution for enterprise

The Channel Blanket hybrid wireless solution delivers multi- and single-channel WLAN capabilities simultaneously using a single access point design.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
IDC adds new category with $5.6b opportunity growth by 2022
Virtualisation

IDC adds new category with $5.6b opportunity growth by 2022

The new network functions virtualisation infrastructure category is under carrier network infrastructure and looks to be a high growth area.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
The opportunities in wifi for partners... and us all
Network Infrastructure

The opportunities in wifi for partners... and us all

Ruckus president Ian Whiting was surprisingly insightful when it came to the social applications of wireless technologies.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018
Spark details 5G rollout plans
Unified Communications

Spark details 5G rollout plans

By 2020, Spark expects its wireless-network specific capex to be between 25%-35% of Spark's overall capital expenditure envelope.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Who's who in the enterprise LAN access infrastructure magic quad
Wireless Networks

Who's who in the enterprise LAN access infrastructure magic quad

The leaders, the visionaries and the laggard in Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant for the Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Exclusive - Ruckus ready to shake up ANZ networking market
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive - Ruckus ready to shake up ANZ networking market

Ruckus is no longer just wifi and is ready to take on the incumbents. Three business leaders explain how ANZ partners can gain from this growth.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
Gartner opinion: The data centre is dead
DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner opinion: The data centre is dead

Gartner's managing VP says by 2025, 80% of enterprises will have shut down their traditional data centre, versus 10% today.

By David J. Cappuccio • 7 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018

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