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2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Internet of Things

2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT

67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Hyperscale

Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry

Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Need to know: The dark side of the IoT and how to protect your business
Internet of Things

Need to know: The dark side of the IoT and how to protect your business

The IoT has opened the world of cyber threats directly into your living room & beyond - here is an expert's advice for protection.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk
Malware

Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk

As long as a device can be connected to the web or other devices and isn't secured, it can be accessed stealthily and used to a criminal's advantage.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Equinix joins Industrial Internet Consortium to speed up IIoT growth
Unified Communications

Equinix joins Industrial Internet Consortium to speed up IIoT growth

Global data center giant Equinix is now a member of the Industrial Internet Consortium, an organisation supporting and promoting growth of IIoT.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
What's driving the industrial internet? The IoT and interconnection
DataCentre infrastructure

What's driving the industrial internet? The IoT and interconnection

We see valuable commonalities between our goals and the missions of the following IIC working and task groups.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives
Surveillance

Smartphones are becoming key controllers of our lives

We can unlock our homes, disable our security system & turn the lights on using our smartphones. Useful, but it also gives rise to security concerns.

By Alex Talevski • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
SD-WAN: Why you need one and what you need to know
Virtualisation

SD-WAN: Why you need one and what you need to know

SD-WAN technology is maturing rapidly to enable much-needed network flexibility. The challenge for IT decision-makers is understanding the options.

By Phil Caleno • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint
Unified Communications

MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint

MyRepublic has been let off by the Advertising Standards Authority, after a complaint about a promo that was 'in very poor taste'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Empired explains how real-time data & IoT equal greater business value
Data Analytics

Empired explains how real-time data & IoT equal greater business value

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a powerful force that can help organisations achieve greater value by leveraging real-time information from big data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
China Unicom & Cavium carve path towards virtualized network infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

China Unicom & Cavium carve path towards virtualized network infrastructure

China Unicom and Cavium will be working together to design and develop virtualized BBU and a new path towards 5G adoption.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Avaya ramps up SDN training to help companies capitalise on DX
Network Infrastructure

Avaya ramps up SDN training to help companies capitalise on DX

Avaya is ramping up its push to drive SDN networking skills development - and DX - with the expansion of its Ace-Fx training.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Verizon chosen for Aussie govt service provider panel
Unified Communications

Verizon chosen for Aussie govt service provider panel

Verizon secures spot on Aussie govt telecom panel, to bolster digital services and network security for federal agencies.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Zyxel Communications matches brand transformation with top industry accolade
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel Communications matches brand transformation with top industry accolade

Zyxel Communications named one of Taiwan's best global brands for 14th year running, with 5% yearly increase in brand value.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Interview: How Jucebox made one IoT connectivity device to rule them all
Internet of Things

Interview: How Jucebox made one IoT connectivity device to rule them all

New Zealand startup JUCEBOX aims to connect all smart devices with its universal device enabler for homes and businesses. @Jucebox #IoT #startups.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei
Unified Communications

Orcon continues Gig rollout to Whangarei

Orcon expands its Gig plans to Whangarei, following successful uptake in other metropolitan areas across New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017
Malware

Rogue nations, IoT, fileless malware and drones: A new era of cybercrime in 2017

Hack forecasts for 2017: experts warn of a surge in fileless malware, IoT exploits, and politically-charged cyber thefts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Aussie firm takes bigger bite of Asian market with new Hong Kong PoP
Network Infrastructure

Aussie firm takes bigger bite of Asian market with new Hong Kong PoP

Australian-based tech company MNF Group has secured its space in the Hong Kong Point of Presence (PoP) space, with a new facility in the region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Optus secures $60 million to extend mobile networks in rural Australia
Unified Communications

Optus secures $60 million to extend mobile networks in rural Australia

Optus is planning to build 114 new mobile sites across Australia as part of the Federal Government's Mobile Black Spots Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016