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Can virtualisation solve the data control problem?
Virtualisation

Can virtualisation solve the data control problem?

Two-thirds of enterprises failing to control their critical data, risking security breaches, says IDC research commissioned by Actifio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015
Wireless and cloud tech at the heart of connected living
Internet of Things

Wireless and cloud tech at the heart of connected living

Connected living is becoming a reality with emerging IoT innovations and the convergence of ICT and electronics, says Frost - Sullivan report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015
Smart home services to hit US$100 billion by 2020
Smart Home

Smart home services to hit US$100 billion by 2020

Smart home offerings offer potential for retailers, with Juniper Research predicting consumer spend on smart home services will hit US$100b by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2015
Canalys: Need for speed, channel and new skills
3D Printing

Canalys: Need for speed, channel and new skills

The need for speed, skills updates and the crucial role channel partners will play were on the agenda at a recent Canalys Channel Forum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
Companies missing out on chance to monetise customer data
Data Analytics

Companies missing out on chance to monetise customer data

Are you - or your customers - sitting on a potential goldmine of customer data but failing to capitalise on the potential monetary value of it?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2015
Innovation cells top priority for APAC business
Hybrid Cloud

Innovation cells top priority for APAC business

APAC businesses prioritise innovation cells for agility amid CEO concerns over financial pressures and evolving business models.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Improper use of big data analytics risky, says Gartner
Data Analytics

Improper use of big data analytics risky, says Gartner

Gartner warns of increased risk of failure in big data projects, stressing the need for best practices to secure business value.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
'Robo' future: Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2016 and beyond
Cloud Access Security Broker

'Robo' future: Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2016 and beyond

From compulsory heath tracking devices, to customer's being responsible for 95% of cloud security failures - it's all in Gartner's latest predictions.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
Is email still relevant as a marketing tool?
Email

Is email still relevant as a marketing tool?

In the face of competition, channel proliferation and spam, it is critical SMBs look at how they can improve their email marketing campaigns.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Q3 PC shipments: Who won, who lost?
PC shipments

Q3 PC shipments: Who won, who lost?

Lenovo leads Q3 PC market despite shipment decline; HP, Dell secure top spots while Apple gains market share and Acer faces significant drop.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Light at the end of the tunnel after gloomy year for PC sales
Notebook

Light at the end of the tunnel after gloomy year for PC sales

While the latest PC shipment data from IDC and Gartner makes for gloomy reading, both analyst firms believe there is light at the end of the tunnel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Digital businesses affecting information security, says Gartner
Cybersecurity

Digital businesses affecting information security, says Gartner

Gartner warns of new cybersecurity frontiers as digital businesses evolve, with a push towards protecting the IoT's burgeoning 'edge'.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Physical and virtual merge in Gartner's top 10 strategic tech trends
Supply Chain

Physical and virtual merge in Gartner's top 10 strategic tech trends

Architecture, smart machines and the glue that binds it all together are key features in Gartner's top 10 strategic technology trends for 2016.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Gartner: Data is dumb, welcome to the algorithmic economy
Data Analytics

Gartner: Data is dumb, welcome to the algorithmic economy

With worldwide IT spend expected to surpass US$3.6 trillion in 2016, Gartner says data is dumb - it's time to embrace algorithms.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective
Cybersecurity

Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective

Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators
Unified Communications

OTT voice providers challenging traditional operators

Over the Top voice providers such as Skype and WhatsApp are disrupting the traditional telcos, and encouraging them to 'fight back'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Manufacturing leading enterprise mobile charge
Manufacturing

Manufacturing leading enterprise mobile charge

Mobile technology spend will reach $1.2 trillion by 2019 with the manufacturing sector offering the largest enterprise opportunity for mobile tech.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015

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Calling all CIOs: Gartner expo comes to Gold Coast
Gartner Symposium

Calling all CIOs: Gartner expo comes to Gold Coast

The event features key presentations from CIOs from high profile organisations in Australia will discuss digital transformation and leadership.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2015