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Social media up n down

The biggest losers in the Microsoft/LinkedIn merger could be other social networks

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Rivals brace as Microsoft's LinkedIn buy raises stakes in social network integration, questioning the future harmony of tech's biggest players.
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Facebook introduces 360 photos

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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apple
This medium enables new opportunities for creativity, and we're excited to see what kinds of 360 photos get shared on Facebook.
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The connection between business and technology – digital transformation

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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madison recruitment
Technology exists to enable, to improve and to streamline. When you really break it down, it's as simple as that.
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5 key benefits of SDN in the data centre

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
With almost any program available at our fingertips, it is undeniable software continues to impact businesses across the board.
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Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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apple
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itunes
Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information. Here's the rundown.
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I'm feeling yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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martech
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google
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search engines
You woke up today with a headache. It's been getting worse all day, and you aren't sure if you should be worried or not. So what do you do? Google.
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Do you know if your child is being cyberbullied? These are the red flags

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
ESET has put together a list of indicators that help parents recognise whether their offspring are being cyberbullied.
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Design thinking lies at the corner of risk management and innovation

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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digital transformation
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martech
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risk & compliance
Right now, businesses of all shapes and sizes are struggling to find the next disruptive, digital idea that will lead to exponential growth & profits.
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Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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facebook at work
Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2bn in a deal seen as a move to defend against the arrival of Facebook at Work.
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Why cloud mobile strategies will beat apps

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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saas
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cloud services
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mobility
With worldwide sales of mobile phones still surging, organisations that don't have a mobile & cloud strategy will be left behind.
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How you can help your CIO adjust for inattentional blindness

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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opinion
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business strategy
Businesses beware: Inattentional blindness can be costly. Learn how to help your CIO spot the 'invisible gorillas' that hinder success.
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Massive data leak in Czech Republic- and how to avoid one

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
T-Mobile Czech Republic hit by unprecedented leak; 1.5m customer records stolen by employee, sparking widespread concern over data security.
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Quantum Computation: A cryptography armageddon?

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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malware
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Cryptography is at risk of being broken by quantum computers, but post-quantum cryptography offers solutions. #PQCrypto #QuantumComputing.
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How to upgrade student IDs for better security, more efficient issuance, and to support new services

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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iam
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cybersecurity
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opinion
University administrators do more with less, however many facilities are still using obsolete, vulnerable campus ID cards. It's time to upgrade.
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Expert advice: Vision vs Strategy

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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marketing strategy
Marketing plans often mistake visions for strategies. True strategies require in-depth planning and alignment with the overall business goals to be effective.
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Why the acquisition of LinkedIn annoys LinkedIn users

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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facebook
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linkedin
Your data is for sale. It's something we've all known for a while now but $26.2 billion later the conversation has been reignited.
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Apple makes its latest move with the smart home

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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ios
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apple
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siri
Apple unveils 'Home' app at WWDC, sidestepping Echo rivalry but strengthening its smart home strategy by centralising control.
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The next wave of virtualisation - hyper-convergence

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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storage
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
Currently, many organisations are running legacy architectures that simply can't accommodate today's business demands - what's the answer?.
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Microsoft targets mother of all professional people master data with LinkedIn buy

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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opinion
So you saw the announcement: Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for over $26bn. Our team were contemplating the meaning of the deal.
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Getting to grips with a hybrid cloud environment for Asia Pacific enterprise

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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iaas
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at&t
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opinion
The hybrid cloud approach is an effective way for Asia Pacific enterprises to manage business but security & management concerns need to be addressed.