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The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline
Apple

The smartphone wars continue as shipments decline

This quarter saw a global 6% YoY decline in smartphone shipments, largely due to a 13% decline for market leader Samsung, but Xiaomi's rise continues.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Will blockchain be the next big thing in the healthcare sector?
Network Infrastructure

Will blockchain be the next big thing in the healthcare sector?

Blockchain technology, touted as the next big thing, may transform the privacy-driven healthcare sector in Australia.

By Peter O'Connor • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
The key to a successful digital transformation journey
Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Game review: Back in the saddle with Red Dead Redemption 2
Gaming

Game review: Back in the saddle with Red Dead Redemption 2

With the developers' track record of releasing outstanding games, Red Dead Redemption 2, wasn't likely to be anything but superb.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Securing your cloud data: Point solutions vs single pane of glass
EduTech

Securing your cloud data: Point solutions vs single pane of glass

Organisations that can use fewer security products that individually offer more capability are likely to have a lower total cost of ownership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay
Unified Communications

Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay

Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country's newest shopping destinations next year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
How businesses can enhance customer service using new technology
Customer Relationship Management

How businesses can enhance customer service using new technology

Australian customers are increasingly dissatisfied with call centres, with 64% having had a bad experience, according to a survey by Citrus Group.

By Charles Heunemann • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
How phishing is evolving to outpace awareness
Phishing

How phishing is evolving to outpace awareness

Phishing techniques are evolving, targeting cloud-based services like Gmail, deceiving users into granting API access and exposing sensitive data.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout
Data Analytics

Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout

Adobe completes its USD $4.75 billion acquisition of Marketo, aiming to fuse their platforms for superior B2B and B2C cross-channel marketing solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Organisations lack holistic approach to data protection
Data Protection

Organisations lack holistic approach to data protection

It is paramount for organisations to have a clear understanding of what data protection is and close the gaps in their protection strategies.

By Robert Malkin • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Retail transformation fuelling data centre boom
Hyperscale

Retail transformation fuelling data centre boom

A new Vertiv report has forecast data centres and public cloud adoption to skyrocket in the coming years throughout the retail industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide
Application Performance Monitoring

Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide

Learn techniques for handling normalised SQL data in PowerApps. This guide helps proficient developers create seamless interactions with SQL databases.

By Shane Sloan • 7 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
Why cloud migration is still a difficult beast to grapple
Cloud Services

Why cloud migration is still a difficult beast to grapple

Australian government agencies struggle with cloud migration due to data sovereignty concerns, ASD Certification dependency, and security risks.

By Ash Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
There's nothing scarier than a data outage
Disaster Recovery

There's nothing scarier than a data outage

Halloween is upon us, but the real fear for businesses is what happens if the lights go out? Protection of data and digital services is crucial.

By Nathan Steiner • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018

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Computer Lounge online store hit by security breach
Breach Prevention

Computer Lounge online store hit by security breach

Auckland's Computer Lounge has suffered a months-long security breach. While credit card details are safe, other personal data may have been exposed.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Brother-sister duo build crypto investment platform
Crypto

Brother-sister duo build crypto investment platform

A brother and sister team is behind one of New Zealand's newest cryptocurrency exchange platforms designed for everyday investors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Security experts comment on latest OIAC report
Firewalls

Security experts comment on latest OIAC report

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has been notified of 245 data breaches affecting personal information between July and September 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018