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Queensland govt body one-ups cyber threats through Darktrace tech
AI Security

Queensland govt body one-ups cyber threats through Darktrace tech

Darktrace's AI technology helps Australian local government body tackle cyber attacks and insider threats in shift to digital services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Riverbed - Aussies leading the way for SD-WAN adoption
Network Infrastructure

Riverbed - Aussies leading the way for SD-WAN adoption

The findings come from the company's Future of Networking survey, which includes responses from 1000 IT decision makers.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Avaya appoints new MD focusing on digital transformation in ASEAN
Digital Transformation

Avaya appoints new MD focusing on digital transformation in ASEAN

​Avaya has today announced the appointment of a new managing director for the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN).

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools
Google

Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools

Quann partners with Google Cloud to bolster Singapore's cyber defences, offering next-level security and threat analytics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
HP signs Metro Systems for 3D printing in Thailand
Document Management

HP signs Metro Systems for 3D printing in Thailand

HP has appointed Metro Systems as its first Thai 3D printing solutions reseller as it seeks to ramp up delivery of the Jet Fusion 3D printing in APAC.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Vexata emerges after 3 years in 'stealth mode' to launch revolutionary product
Storage

Vexata emerges after 3 years in 'stealth mode' to launch revolutionary product

The company was founded by a flash-storage executive who left Dell EMC in 2013 because he sought to solve an underlying active-data problem.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Pegasystems to deploy automation solution for IP Australia
Customer Experience

Pegasystems to deploy automation solution for IP Australia

The solution will aim to improve overall customer experience by automating business processes for the government agency.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Datacom recognised for implementation of IP Australia's intelligent assistant, Alex
Customer Relationship Management

Datacom recognised for implementation of IP Australia's intelligent assistant, Alex

Datacom's intelligent assistant 'Alexa' has scooped an award at the 4th Annual Intelligent Assistant Awards in San Francisco this week.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Ride the artificial intelligence wave: Four technologies making AI accessible
Semiconductors

Ride the artificial intelligence wave: Four technologies making AI accessible

The focus for businesses now is using the AI technologies available to them to dramatically alter the way they engage with their customers.

By Mark Armstrong • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
The humble printer: A useful tool – and a security risk
Document Management

The humble printer: A useful tool – and a security risk

Connected devices bring new risks to organisations, warns Y Soft, highlighting the overlooked vulnerability of networked printers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
IDC names top 10 fastest growing fintech companies in ANZ
Fintech

IDC names top 10 fastest growing fintech companies in ANZ

The companies were evaluated across key metrics such as addressable market, customer adoption, investments, chance of survival, and innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Cyber Security Advisory Panel
Breach Prevention

Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Cyber Security Advisory Panel

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set up its own Cyber Security Advisory Panel that includes global security experts and thought leaders.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Fuji Xerox files proceedings against former senior executives
Document Management

Fuji Xerox files proceedings against former senior executives

Fuji Xerox NZ and its parent company have begun civil action against the former senior executives of the Kiwi operations.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Quann & Claroty strengthen Singapore's critical infrastructure security
Partner Programmes

Quann & Claroty strengthen Singapore's critical infrastructure security

Managed security services provider Quann will take on Singapore's critical infrastructure security in partnership with Claroty.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
South Africa overtakes other nations in leapfrog up cloud curve
Digital Transformation

South Africa overtakes other nations in leapfrog up cloud curve

The country may have been late to the party when it came to cloud strategies, but the Routed MD says this has resulted in some positives.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week
Hyperscale

Canberra IT experts showcase skills in Singapore this week

Australia's top IT providers and government officials are showcasing ACT's tech sector to Singapore this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival

The Future of Storytelling event in New York will put AR/VR retellings of James Hurman's The Boy and the Lemon in the spotlight.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017