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ASEAN, India organisations driving demand for managed security services
Health Technologies

ASEAN, India organisations driving demand for managed security services

The managed security services market in ASEAN is booming, with a 22.3% YoY increase, ranking second only to India.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb
Malware

Cryptomining malware affected 42% organisations worldwide in Feb

This persistent threat not only continues to chip away at enterprise CPU power, but once inside a network can carry out other malicious acts.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Cloud's next step - 6 trends that are taking shape
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud's next step - 6 trends that are taking shape

Cloud computing has firmly established its place in both the enterprise and consumer spaces. But what is next for the revolutionary technology?.

By Vikas Tatwani • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center

Vertiv's cooling solution also meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for maximum reliability and energy efficiency.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Former UK security minister warns NZ about importance of digital infrastructure protection
Internet of Things

Former UK security minister warns NZ about importance of digital infrastructure protection

Former UK Security Minister Admiral Lord Alan West warns New Zealanders about the critical need to protect digital infrastructure amidst rising cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how
Gaming

Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how

​A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Sat, 17th Mar 2018
Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor
Unified Communications

Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor

Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
MYOB pilots AI advisory feature for accountants
Fintech

MYOB pilots AI advisory feature for accountants

MYOB has unveiled MYOB Advisor, an AI-powered tool designed to help accountants provide insightful business advice, currently in pilot phase.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Why organisations should consider new innovations to secure print device access
Document Management

Why organisations should consider new innovations to secure print device access

As the Internet of Things expands in offices, securing multifunction devices becomes crucial. Y Soft suggests new innovations are essential to counter threats.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Asia Pacific countries are a melting pot of cyber threats
Malware

Asia Pacific countries are a melting pot of cyber threats

APAC was also the region affected by the highest number of threats in most recorded categories including online banking malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Everything you need to know about microservices in today's agile world
DevOps

Everything you need to know about microservices in today's agile world

Microservices will continue to grow in popularity this year, as more companies realise significant business benefits.

By Will Bosma • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says
Malware

Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says

There are more than 12,000 Monero mining malware samples 66% of which were submitted between November and December 2017.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Rise of the super apps – shaping the future of finance
Fintech

Rise of the super apps – shaping the future of finance

Super apps are revolutionising finance, integrating social, retail, and payments into seamless experiences. Are banks ready for the shift?.

By Pat Patel • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped
Fintech

Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped

Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out
Fintech

Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out

Xero's International Women's Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Why interconnection is the building block of APAC's digital transformation
DataCentre infrastructure

Why interconnection is the building block of APAC's digital transformation

Everyone wants to be digital; people want customer-facing apps that work seamlessly, and businesses want to operate digitally to remain relevant.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Unified Communications

This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting

The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018