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When antivirus fails, here's how to choose next-gen antivirus

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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The ineffectiveness of traditional antivirus , which catches less than half of noteworthy malicious events, is causing untold damage to organisations.
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Using education to accelerate the journey into next-generation technology

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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distributors
Avnet ramps up tech fluency with targeted Education Services, bridging the skills gap for a future-proof workforce in Asia Pacific.
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CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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3d printing
In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.
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Big boost in sales gives smart home vendors a very Merry Christmas

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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In the run-up to Christmas season, several vendors in the smart home market took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday's shopping frenzy.
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What it takes to target new buyers of IT

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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smart machines
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managed services
IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.
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Partners pick up the slack, propelling Workday to large enterprise success

Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hcm
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microsoft
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payroll systems
Workday continues prioritising top-line growth over profitability, which is paying off as the vendor had major 3Q16 signings in the U.S. and Europe.
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If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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storage
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public cloud
Let us picture the ideal storage platform if the technology were invented today, without limitations, pre-conceived ideas or restrictions.
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Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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If you don't own the data or rights to that data, no amount of fancy algorithm or application will win. You need access to the vastness & variety.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
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HPE's first anniversary brings declining revenues amid heavy market disruption

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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storage
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software development
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a 7% decline in revenue during Q3 2016, but saw operating margin rise to 6.2%.
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Oracle plans to get more out of NetSuite

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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iaas
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financial systems
Oracle has completed its tender offer for NetSuite and has announced plans to leverage its resources to globalize the mid-market enterprise.
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Workspace in the era of digital transformation: Top trends for 2017

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Ahead of the new year Oliver Bendig, CEO of Matrix42, has shared insights into the defining technologies for the IT workplace in 2017.
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Cyber attacks: A growing risk for healthcare professionals

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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gemalto
Why is the healthcare industry becoming such a popular target for hackers and data thieves? To put it simply, the answer is in the data.
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What is the future of sales without sellers?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.
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Siemens-branded CCTV webcams require urgent firmware patch

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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surveillance
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healthtech
Siemens-branded IP-based CCTV cameras are the latest internet-connected devices to be found vulnerable to hacking attacks.
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The momentum of equity crowdfunding in NZ

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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The New Zealand government has been an early mover in enabling regulation for equity-based alternative finance activities.
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What do CIOs say about BI and analytics

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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ovum
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modernisation
CIOs at Gartner Symposium discuss skills gap in BI, data storage options, governance in self-service BI, and choosing the right vendor.
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Red Hat picks prime time to strengthen its telco value proposition

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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As more CSPs embrace open source solutions in their network and IT environments, Red Hat is poised to make further inroads.
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Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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at&t
While 2016 brought to light a number of massive data breaches, we have to be ready for more highly sophisticated and rapid attacks in 2017.
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What the big Eftpos switch means for consumers

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
New Zealand's biggest technology 'switch-over' since the demise of analogue TV is on its way, and the change is good news for consumers.