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Data Protection

25% of firms fail to implement multi-factor authentication for BYOD

25% of respondents at the Gartner Symposium lacked some form of multi-factor authentication when securing BYOD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Gartner provides 7 steps for dealing with Spectre and Meltdown

No doubt you've heard of Spectre and Meltdown before, given security researchers are calling them 'catastrophic' - here's Gartner's advice.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Cloud Services

Asking the right questions: The Australian Government's digital storage plan

If Australia wants to continue to be agile across government technology, cloud technology is a must-have, and the transition needs to happen now.

By Michael Chetner • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Malware

Malicious PoriewSpy app spies on Android devices in India

A malicious app called PoriewSpy is targeting Android users in India and is capable of stealing device information as well as making audio recordings.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Apps

2018, the year that...apps will become intuitive and conversational

Striking a balance between human-led interactions and digital advancements will be key in delivering the next level of customer service in 2018.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem selected for 5G NR trials

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 5G modem will power live 5G NR trials with Vodafone and other global operators as part of a push to commercialise 5G by 2019.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Cybersecurity

Apple says DON'T fear about leaked source code – experts say DO

After a critical source code for the iPhone was leaked online recently, Apple reassured there was nothing to fear but experts think otherwise.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Wearables

Cisco, Samsung, Spark & Jupl push healthcare tech into Aussie market

The solution evolved as a result of thousands of hours of collaboration between Samsung, Cisco Jasper, Spark and Jupl.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Wearables

Apple Watch 2017 shipments up by over 50% - Canalys

Q4 2017 shipments grew by more than 32% over Q4 2016, the highest ever number of shipments in a single quarter for any wearable vendor.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Apple

Rumors of a second Apple data center in China get louder

Rumours intensify about Apple establishing its second data centre in Ulanqab, China, to operate by 2020, using 100% renewable energy.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Risk & Compliance

Apple, Cisco, Aon & Allianz make a play for cyber risk management services

Tech giants Apple & Cisco join Aon & Allianz to innovate cyber risk management, merging tech & insurance solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Semiconductors

Augmented reality and machine learning dominate Deloitte predictions

Deloitte predicts 2018 to be the tipping point for AR and machine learning in business, with substantial growth and shifts anticipated in various industries.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Lenovo

Detachable tablets return to growth while slate tablets continue decline

Growth for the overall year just remained positive with 1.6 percent year over year growth in 2017, a sharp drop from the 24 percent growth in 2016.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kill big beasts in Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World is a new action game from Capcom hitting the PS4, Xbox One and PC. For fans of the franchise, this could be the best one yet.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Lenovo

NSW government taps 13 IT companies for ICT services panel

Ingram Micro, Data#3, Acer and Lenovo (amongst others) will all deliver services for NSW government departments.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer

NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018