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NetWireless cuts network risk down to size with free network audit
Firewalls

NetWireless cuts network risk down to size with free network audit

WiFi and wireless networks are dangerous, but they're also an inherent part of your devices, network and your employees' mobility.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials
Unified Communications

Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem will power live 5G NR trials with Vodafone and other global operators as part of a push to commercialise 5G by 2019.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Aruba awarded industry's first Common Criteria certification for NAC solution
Firewalls

Aruba awarded industry's first Common Criteria certification for NAC solution

National Information Assurance Partnership awards Aruba the cybersecurity industry's first Common Criteria certification for a network access control solution.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Comba Telecom aims to help customers evolve their wireless networks
Unified Communications

Comba Telecom aims to help customers evolve their wireless networks

Comba Telecom is participating in global 5G trials, developing advanced NR solutions like base station antennas and massive MIMO AAS for network evolution.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
NetMotion expands into ANZ with new country manager
Wireless Networks

NetMotion expands into ANZ with new country manager

NetMotion enters ANZ markets by appointing Daniel Pratt as country manager, aiming to enhance mobile performance and analytics solutions across the region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail
Digital Signage

Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail

More than half confided their company would need to adopt new technology within the next three years in order to evolve and stay competitive.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Norwood launches enterprise VPN security app
Virtual Private Networks

Norwood launches enterprise VPN security app

World Secure lets organisations easily adjust staff members' VPN security profiles on the fly in response to evolving cybersecurity threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Busy families rejoice! Yet another central hub for your smart home
Smart Home

Busy families rejoice! Yet another central hub for your smart home

Lenovo's new Smart Display, with Google Assistant, promises a sleek, handy hub for smart home control, catering to busy families' tech needs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Wireless Networks

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Five Tips on Shopping Safely This Festive Season
Marketing Technologies

Five Tips on Shopping Safely This Festive Season

Aussie shoppers face online scam risks amidst festive e-sales surge. Stay vigilant with top cybersecurity tips.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2017
Exclusive interview: Extreme Networks on their 2017 growth and what's next
Partner Programmes

Exclusive interview: Extreme Networks on their 2017 growth and what's next

Yvette McEnearney talks about the importance of the channel to Extreme Networks and how they are ensuring they take care of their partners.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2017
Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel
Firewalls

Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel

We talked to WatchGuard Technologies VP of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, Sylvain Lejeune, to find out more.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Working through the holiday season? Four ways to keep your mobile device secure
Endpoint Protection

Working through the holiday season? Four ways to keep your mobile device secure

As the holiday season begins, Ixia warns that remote workers must not overlook mobile device security to avoid cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Hands-on Review: D-Link DSL-5300 Cobra AC 5300 Wave 2 Wi-Fi Modem Router
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link DSL-5300 Cobra AC 5300 Wave 2 Wi-Fi Modem Router

The D-Link DSL-5300 Cobra AC 5300 marries eye-catching design with cutting-edge Wi-Fi capabilities, offering top-tier performance and future-proof versatility.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Malware

IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018

WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Netgear debuts DIY Wi-Fi for small businesses
Wireless Networks

Netgear debuts DIY Wi-Fi for small businesses

Netgear launches Orbi Pro, the DIY Wi-Fi system tailored for small businesses, offering secure, efficient, and easy-to-install connectivity at AUD $849.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Wellington City is getting street lamps of the future
Smart Cities

Wellington City is getting street lamps of the future

Telensa to deploy its PLANet intelligent street lighting system for Wellington City Council, with completion expected by June 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

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