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Crowd testing in the Digital Age - why is it growing so fast?

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
​Crowd testing is becoming a popular tool for ensuring application quality in digital organisations. The question is, why?.
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Platform-based services are fast becoming prime differentiators in the media transformation era

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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ovum
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managed services
The emergence of new pure-play OTT services is gradually pushing digital service providers to embark on the media transformation journey.
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Windows 10 security and privacy: An in-depth review and analysis

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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malware
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gaming
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digital entertainment
As Windows 10 approaches its one year anniversary, it is interesting to take a look at how far the operating system has come.
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From a drip to a flood - the impact of a data leak

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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cyber attacks
Data leaks, especially from an organization's point of view, are a huge and growing problem, as the fallout can be devastating.
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Building the digital universities of tomorrow - challenges and opportunities

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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tertiary education
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universities
Students' needs and expectations will continue to change as new technologies arise and affect the education sector.
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The future of technology in schools

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
The completion of the Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) program is an important milestone for New Zealand schools.
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Defining the best software subscription distributor in NZ

Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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dicker data
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subscriptions
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cloud distribution
​The New Zealand market is much more accommodating to the Cloud than the rest of the world. So what key attributes make the best software distributor?.
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Windows flaw enhances DNS hijacking

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
ESET discovers new version of DNS Unlocker with sneaky capabilities to re-configure DNS settings on victims' computers.
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Fortinet and Ransomware: What your clients need to know

Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The best way to protect your digital assets from Ransomware is to not get compromised in the first place - but can it be done?.
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Cool new features of the Samsung Galaxy S7

Mon, 30th May 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung
While some consider the latest update to the Galaxy line of handsets to be minor, there are some very important changes.
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Cloud technology employment: Is the sky the limit?

Wed, 25th May 2016
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microsoft
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cloud services
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recruitment
Cloud computing and its associated technologies are booming in New Zealand, creating new challenges and opportunities for IT professionals.
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Five easy steps to prep business for a software-defined WAN

Thu, 19th May 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) tech is the latest advance in a steady evolution that continues to make business communications easier.
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Data-centric security for the Internet of Things

Thu, 19th May 2016
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
The Internet of Things (IoT) & its dependence on the cloud has created new, critical security challenges in the escalating fight against cyber-crime.
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The best innovation in social media is a return to basics

Mon, 16th May 2016
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partner programmes
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social media
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marketing strategy
Innovation has become a way of life in marketing, particularly in social media, as marketers jump from one strategy to another.
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The customer experience expectation gap

Mon, 16th May 2016
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crm
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uc
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cx
Last Monday afternoon, as I rode to JFK Airport en route to a conference, I realized that I'd left my travel credit card on my dresser.
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Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?

Thu, 12th May 2016
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mdm
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iot
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supply chain
Cybersecurity is already top of the agenda for many corporate boards, but the scale and scope of the Internet of Things escalates security risk.
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Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market

Mon, 9th May 2016
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pc hardware
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acer
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notebook
Acer battles for supremacy in the fierce PC industry, positioning itself as an innovator amidst giants with clearer visions.
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The key to digital success is time

Thu, 5th May 2016
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healthtech
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b2b
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accenture interactive
Accenture reveals patience is essential for digital prowess, as time-honed strategies yield market leadership in new study.
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Three steps to compliance for end-of-life systems

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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windows
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carbon black
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partners
Each time a vendor terminates support for an OS or solution, organisations are put at risk of failing to meet regulatory and compliance mandates.
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Companies fear data breaches caused by compromised credentials

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) report reveals that compromised credentials are the main cause of data breaches, according to surveyed security professionals.