Opinion stories - Page 246
Could Verizon be gunning for both Google and Facebook?
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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facebook
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verizon
AOL and Yahoo join forces in a US$4.8bn deal, their last chance to compete with Google and Facebook in the digital media market.
Check out what's new to Microsoft Office 365
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
This month, we are releasing a new set of cloud-powered intelligent services in Office apps designed to save you time and produce better results.
PowerWare ransomware imitates locky malware family
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
PoshCoder has been encrypting files with PowerShell since 2014, and the new variant named PowerWare was reported in March 2016.
Can you detect advanced threats with just Flows/IPFIX?
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Do we have enough data to detect an advanced threat? Let's have a discussion on the usefulness of netflow-type data.
Big data: Could the end really be in sight?
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
I can't say I love the term Big Data. How big is big? When it comes to data, often what was big last year is just the norm this year.
Attack delivers '9002' trojan through google drive
Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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google
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trojan
Unit 42 recently observed a 9002 Trojan delivered using a combination of shortened links and a shared file hosted on Google Drive.
Ericsson faces a rocky road - will its premium brand survive?
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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uc
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ericsson
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opinion
Ericsson's CEO Hans Vestberg resigns amidst financial turmoil and corruption probes, casting doubt on the future of its premium branding.
Aquilas first flight: A big milestone toward connecting billions of people
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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uc
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facebook
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opinion
Internet access can offer life-changing opportunities and experiences to all of us, but there are still 4 billion people without it.
SOTI joins other EMM solution vendors, becomes part of AppConfig
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
Developing and promoting valuable EMM standards and practices will be vital to the long-term success of the AppConfig Community.
How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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mobility
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disruption
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opinion
The Softbank acquisition of ARM Holdings and the Unilever acquisition of Dollar Shave Club signify prospective acquirers buying into disruption.
It's time to get ready for tomorrow's digital data centers
Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Utilizing a wider digital ecosystem can give an organisation a competitive edge while enabling it to evolve with data center advancements.
In depth analysis of AWS, Azure and Google IaaS: Who came out on top?
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Gartner's latest IaaS review reveals AWS leading, with Azure close behind, but Google trails in cloud service race.
CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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healthtech
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microsoft
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ibm
CSC partners with IBM to offer Cloud Managed Services for z Systems, enhancing their cloud strategy for mainframe clients in healthcare, insurance, and finance.
Microsoft AppSource: Increase the reach of your SaaS business apps
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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saas
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microsoft
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wpc
One of the key focus areas for us is to ensure that the end user experience is stellar when they discover and try apps from AppSource.
You can now bring in business 24/7 with Microsoft Bookings
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
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opinion
Microsoft Bookings: A new Office 365 service for hassle-free appointment scheduling, helps businesses stay open round the clock.
IFS opinion: Are ANZ companies doing enough to transform themselves?
Wed, 20th Jul 2016
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digital transformation
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ifs
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opinion
When I first saw the results of IFS's Digital Transformation Survey, I was surprised that only 50% of respondents in ANZ had a clear strategy.
Fake apps on Google Play tricked users into paying
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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google
Many malicious developers try to trick users into downloading their apps by creating the illusion of a useful application.
Facebook CIO says Microsoft 'got cool again'
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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facebook
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wpc
Facebook's CIO praises Microsoft's resurgence at WPC, declaring it 'cool again' with robust Office 365 adoption.
Expert insights: The true meaning of availability
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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servicenow
The cloud storage industry approaches availability from the inside out, but factors that are out of our control may pose even greater problems.
Have you met Delilah? The first Insider Threat Trojan
Fri, 15th Jul 2016
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ueba
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cybersecurity
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trojan
New Trojan, Delilah, recruits insiders through social engineering and extortion, using ransomware techniques. Insider threats set to increase.