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Adobe's role in the fascinating evolution of fonts
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's role in the fascinating evolution of fonts

Adobe is shaping the future of typography, transitioning from selling CD font libraries to offering a 'Netflix for fonts' with its TypeKit service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017
Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like
Storage

If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like

Let us picture the ideal storage platform if the technology were invented today, without limitations, pre-conceived ideas or restrictions.

By Greg Wyman • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence
Data Analytics

Gartner on the challenges of artificial intelligence

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.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Review: Dead Rising 4 is a gory but funny experience
Gaming

Review: Dead Rising 4 is a gory but funny experience

After rotating main characters in previous entries, the first game's Frank West is back in Dead Rising 4 and he is haunted by zombies again!.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Microsoft

No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'

Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
HPE's first anniversary brings declining revenues amid heavy market disruption
Storage

HPE's first anniversary brings declining revenues amid heavy market disruption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a 7% decline in revenue during Q3 2016, but saw operating margin rise to 6.2%.

By Krista Macomber • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Salesforce Shield offers superior level of data security
Data Protection

Salesforce Shield offers superior level of data security

Introducing Salesforce Shield. Launched in July, it was built to help customers see the who, what and where information about sensitive data access.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Oracle plans to get more out of NetSuite
Fintech

Oracle plans to get more out of NetSuite

Oracle has completed its tender offer for NetSuite and has announced plans to leverage its resources to globalize the mid-market enterprise.

By Tim Jennings • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Interview: How Jucebox made one IoT connectivity device to rule them all
Internet of Things

Interview: How Jucebox made one IoT connectivity device to rule them all

New Zealand startup JUCEBOX aims to connect all smart devices with its universal device enabler for homes and businesses. @Jucebox #IoT #startups.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly
Supply Chain

BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly

Unmanaged BYOD policies risk data breaches, IT disruption, and hefty fines, warns NETSCOUT, stressing proactive management and technology use.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
APC by Schneider Electric takes partners on jam-packed trip to Italy
DataCentre infrastructure

APC by Schneider Electric takes partners on jam-packed trip to Italy

Six lucky members of APC by Schneider Electric's Australia and New Zealand partner community have just returned from Italy as part of a study tour.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Global visual analytics a five billion dollar industry, APAC set for fast growth
Data Analytics

Global visual analytics a five billion dollar industry, APAC set for fast growth

APAC is predicted to be the fastest growing region in the global visual analytics market, set to surpass $5 billion by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Malware

Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Asian companies need an efficient supply chain ecosystem, exec says
Manufacturing

Asian companies need an efficient supply chain ecosystem, exec says

Asian retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers are investing in disruptive technologies, according to a recent survey by NTT Communications.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Wearables

Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers

Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Datapipe walks away with Asia Pacific Cloud Company of the Year award
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Datapipe walks away with Asia Pacific Cloud Company of the Year award

Datapipe has come out on top as the Asia Pacific Managed Cloud Company of the Year at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016