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Pokemon Go is giving to society what other technology had taken away

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Pokemon Go has rekindled human interaction and outdoor activity, reversing the isolation fostered by other technologies and reigniting community spirit.
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Why enhanced video will prove to be much more than a gimmick

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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social media
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ovum
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opinion
An new area of innovation is set to rise and rise in importance, especially for video - this is the ability to enhance content.
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Digital transformation within Microsoft IT

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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What are Microsoft's four pillars of digital transformation and how can IT deliver on them? Jim DuBois shares his insights.
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Rise in mobile enterprise apps meets developers lacking skill

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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crm
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martech
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mobile apps
Businesses aspire to leverage mobile apps, yet grapple with a dearth of skilled developers for true digital transformation.
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Is the gap between education technology suppliers and end users increasing?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
EdTech innovation surges, yet end users struggle to keep pace in an ever-evolving, crowded digital learning landscape.
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Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Recently, a particular type of malware, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users. It is is known as ransomware.
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Are security monitoring alerts becoming obsolete?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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data protection
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ueba
Most SOCs today work by putting their first level analysts – the most junior analysts, usually assigned to be the 24×7 eyes on console.
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Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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data leak
Data leaks and breaches are alarmingly common, but there are still many misconceptions as to how and why they happen.
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Types of VPN networks and how they work: Do you know which kind to use?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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malware
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vpns
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wireless networks
No doubt you are already aware of the importance of using VPN networks to guarantee the privacy of your information.
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Are you spending too much with your cloud provider?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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saas
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public cloud
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iaas
Cloud-based Windows or a Linux server can cost approximately $1 per hour and even after a year the cost of that server is less than $9,000.
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Redefining agility in the digital age

Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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it industry
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digital age
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opinion
Something changed at the start of 2016. Concepts and trends that Gartner has been discussing for years suddenly became the aspirational norm.
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Securing trust in digital business

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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risk & compliance
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ciso
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opinion
As smart devices are becoming autonomous, CISOs are being required to adopt new mechanisms and approaches to trust.
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Service providers not keeping up with digital transformation

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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virtualisation
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supply chain
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healthtech
Lack of an end-to-end systems offer is one reason service providers have not got a bigger digital story to tell.
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Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Plug the digital holes: Our guide reveals four vital strategies to fend off data leaks and secure your organisation's sensitive info.
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Malicious scripts in compromised websites - and how to protect yourself

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
People often highlight those threats that are more or less predictable, but the most dangerous are scripts that are hard for users to detect.
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10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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opinion
Here is a short guide that we have refreshed to help you travel safely and keep all your data and devices protected.
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Peace of mind from cybercrime

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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comptia
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opinion
Alarm bells for Aussie firms as cyber breaches cost millions; attitude shift urged to pre-empt digital threats.
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Chrome OS is five years old and ready to leave kindergarten

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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google
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chrome
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chrome os
Accounting for more than half of all devices sold in US classrooms, the time has come for Chrome OS to prove its worth in the workplace and the home.
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Lessons from Spark's outage misfortunes

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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uc
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dr
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cloud services
Spark faces backlash after a major outage, as firms tally the high costs of similar disruption and stress the need for robust infrastructure.
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Is your data still protected? Three steps that could save enterprises $1m a year

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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storage
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data protection
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cloud services
Most IT professionals are so busy dealing with everyday challenges and managing fires that there's hardly ever time to recognise progress.