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Padlock security

The time for micro-segmentation is now

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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In the wake of costly breaches, it's whole-system micro-segmentation that is set to redefine cybersecurity this year.
Rotten apples

Is your data rotten?

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Left to its own devices, data rots, not only eroding its intrinsic value but also that of the systems and ultimately, people who depend upon it.
Big data future

Predictions for Big Data Analytics in 2016

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
The collaborative hybrid of human and machine - five ways big data will shape the future of business as we know it.
Facebook hack

5 ways to protect your business on Facebook

Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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smb
It's no secret that small businesses are the lifeblood of the New Zealand economy and our communities, and a growing number are using Facebook.
Fbi watching data

Stop bullying Apple around and start doing some intelligence homework

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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apple
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it industry
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fbi
The FBI should stop bullying Apple and the technology industry and spend their time and energy instead on figuring out other ways of investigating.
Data centre

Getting started in the data centre: The 5 must have's with any fabric

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Today we use an unprecedented amount and variety of data through a vast number of applications. The best way to hook them together is through fabric.
Iot

Top 5 Reasons IoT is different than conventional IT

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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iot
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it industry
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opinion
IT and business are inextricably intertwined. Always have been. When IT systems stop — business stops, revenue stops, customer assistance stops.
Laptop virus

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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trojan
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opinion
A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.
Investment

The data break-even point: How to ensure your data investment is right

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
Understanding the costs of managing data is crucial for businesses to make smart decisions and increase data value.
Encrypt

Why the Government needs to leave Apple and Google encryption alone

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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encryption
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google
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apple
It doesn't make any sense to put so much pressure on Apple or Google when in the end, they don't control all the keys to the kingdom.
Hand holding globe

How will the next major meta trend in networking cause global change?

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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uc
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network infrastructure
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devops
In order to support the next twenty years of innovation, the coming major meta trend will reshape businesses and organisations around the world.
Emotion business analytics

Getting emotional with business analytics

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A quantitative, analytic and evidence-based approach is inhibited by the fact that people are predominantly emotional decision makers.
Iot

Attacks against IoT, Dark Web indexing, and other tales from Ground Zero

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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opinion
I've uncovered Israeli innovation countering soaring IoT attacks and Dark Web's underworld market indexing—key battlegrounds in cyber warfare.
Article header cryptowall

CryptoWall 4.0 - briefly explained and analysed

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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ai security
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ai
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webroot
CryptoWall 3.0 has been hugely successful – netting cybercriminals nearly $490 million NZD in its debut year. Now its successor has arrived.
Selfie

Belong to the 'selfie' generation? You are probably oversharing

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Such data leaks can easily lead to trouble, ranging from phishing emails or loss of social network account access to identity theft and extortion.
Like share follow facebook

Facebook turns 12: Bigger, better and more secure

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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facebook
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social media
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opinion
Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium.
Cloud computer

Cloud-ready WAN made easy

Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The movement to cloud-based services is advancing rapidly, yet most corporate WANs are still built for the pre-cloud world.
Man search engine

SEO for small businesses: Why it matters

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
Small businesses, give heed to SEO's power to boost your online presence, or risk obscurity in the digital age.
Iot ball

What's next after the Internet of Things?

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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iot
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opinion
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solar power
The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.
Eftpos security

Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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contact centre
Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.