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Ovum on gigabit broadband: Is it speed for speed's sake?

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Is there a genuine need for speeds of 1Gbps or more? Equipment vendors want to think so, but service providers Ovum has spoken to are less certain.
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The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.
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Troubleshooting wireless interference can be a nightmare for businesses

Tue, 18th Oct 2016
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Troubleshooting wireless interference is a challenge for many companies, but having the right tools can make all the difference, according to NETSCOUT.
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It's time to move on from “what is the Internet of Things” discussion if you want to secure it

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Increasing confusion over the definition of IoT is distracting from the real importance: securing it, says Gartner.
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New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future

Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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Rangitoto College and Avondale College in New Zealand have implemented Aruba's Mobility Defined Networks to support student and teaching initiatives.
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Workplace by Facebook: Can the social media giant convince IT decision makers?

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Workplace by Facebook launches to boost organisational collaboration - but will IT leaders be swayed by its familiar interface?.
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Exclusive: IoT driving wireless opportunities for local resellers

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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IoT is helping drive wireless demand for distributors inTechnology and Cloud Distribution and their reseller partners.
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How to solve the top five common wi-fi deployment issues

Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Deploying large-scale Wi-Fi networks can be plagued by delays and issues, affecting service quality and user experience, according to NETSCOUT APAC director.
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Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.
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Cambium Networks targets IIoT with new wireless radio technology

Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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Cambium Networks is targeting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) explosion with its new cnReach technology, a new narrowband wireless radio.
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Is the Internet of Things putting your business at risk?

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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The rise of wireless network technology and the Internet of Things is increasing the risk of cyber attacks, warns Palo Alto Networks.
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Huawei's cloud strategy fully aired for the first time at Connect 2016

Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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​At Huawei Connect 2016 in Shanghai, the company has presented a comprehensive look into their cloud strategy for the first time ever.
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7Signal and inTechnology ink exclusive distribution agreement

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Australian company inTechnology Distribution has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with 7Signal to improve IT operations.
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Spark boosts data cap allowances - and some prices - on select broadband plans

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Spark is upping the data caps - and some prices - on some of its popular home & business plans by as much as 50% to cater for Kiwis' love for data.
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Optus Business scores $20 million wi-fi contract for Vicinity shopping centres

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Optus has announced plans to roll out high-speed public wi-fi for visitors to 81 Australian shopping centres and six corporate sites.
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Tale of two halves for Hills as back to basics turnaround continues

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Hills has seen its NPAT return to black in the second half of FY16 as the distributor continues to transform its business.
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ESET report says millennials are cyber savvy – and also cyber careless

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Millennials in Australia and New Zealand are prioritising ease of use over security, says a new report by ESET.
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Web filtering for business: Keep your secrets safe, and keep your employees happy

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Bottom line: The open internet sounds wonderful, but there is content that simply should be blocked by every organisation for its own protection.
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Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.
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$1 billion and counting for Datacom as strong growth continues

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Datacom has cracked the billion dollar mark with its latest full year financials, with the IT services company reporting growth across its business.