Opinion stories - Page 208
Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.
IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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iot
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wireless networks
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healthtech
CES 2016's IoT explosion poses daunting tasks for networks, with connected devices strain prompting crucial IT adaptations.
Availability to the remote office: Myth or reality?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
The perception is a data centre in a head office is capable of everything needed for the company; but can the remote office live up to expectations?.
What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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opinion
Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.
Is it really Big Brother? In-store analytics
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Only recently stores are starting to focus their analytics efforts for a deeper understanding of their customer's behaviours, needs and preferences.
Three customer experience lessons from social media performance in 2015
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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cx
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martech
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facebook
The performance of social companies contains lessons about the future of social media and the present of marketing.
Advances in collaboration technology sends educators 'back to school'
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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edutech
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uc
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digital entertainment
What's needed to upskill our educators to ensure they have the tools and knowledge required to thrive within this technology driven learning world?.
Why NZ retailers need to be wary of attacks in the last week before Christmas
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
New Zealand retailers are entering the busiest week of the year ahead of Christmas and the number of DDoS attacks continues to rise.
Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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hpe
Cyber security is a challenging game for any organisation. Staying on top feels a little like bailing water from a leaking boat.
How to ensure people and data work together effectively
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
People and data are a powerful combination, but it can be hard to get both right. Effective people management is crucial to the success of data.
What is the SD-WAN and how does it affect you?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Software-defined networking has driven huge change in the data centre, so it only makes sense that it's adopted in other areas of the business.
Why digital identity is the key to truly smart cities
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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smart cities
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iot
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forgerock
There's no doubt the rise of the Internet of Things is fundamentally changing the way we interact with the world around us.
What has paved the way for software-defined networking?
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The network world is abuzz with the technology revolution provided by SDN, but what is so great about it that has got everyone so excited?.
What are the three key areas of software-defined networking?
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The speed and agility of business information systems was forever increasing, while the surrounding constructs were unable to keep up.
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.
ECM in the cloud: The changing landscape and growing take-up
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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ecm
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martech
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cloud services
The enterprise content management (ECM) landscape has entered a period of rapid evolution, according to global analyst firm Ovum.
Understanding the IoT opportunity: An industry perspective
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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iot
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iiot
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opinion
The IoT is one of the hottest technology topics in 2015 and will continue to be the subject of hype and conjecture for the next five years.
Ericsson-Cisco partnership: what are the implications?
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
On November 9 2015, Ericsson and Cisco announced a Global Strategic Partnership to provide end-to-end CSP product and service offerings.
Six transitions that will shape the future of supply chain
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Steve describes the six transitions which will shape the future landscape. They will all have an impact on the supply chain of the future.
Making a clear distinction between M2M and IoT
Tue, 1st Dec 2015
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iot
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ovum
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m2m
Analysts often blur the lines between M2M and IoT, yet distinctions remain crucial, particularly for telecoms focusing on connectivity.