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Stories by Staff - Page 14

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The customer experience expectation gap
Mon, 16th May 2016
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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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Should the Government regulate cybersecurity?
Fri, 13th May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Trying to codify cybersecurity regulations can be a lot like trying to paint a racecar as it zips around the track.
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Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?
Thu, 12th May 2016
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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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Modular Magic: How a non-traditional modular data centre can bring you significant savings
Thu, 12th May 2016
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colocation
Modular data centres cut costs and energy use, an innovative silver bullet for the tech-hungry modern economy.
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Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market
Mon, 9th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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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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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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.
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Financial services in the age of IoT
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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finance, leasing & rental
Even if your company doesn’t provide technology as an end product, pretty soon, your products and services will be inseparable from technology.
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Auckland local board to establish tech innovation hub
Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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local government
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ateed
Auckland's Waitematā board seeds tech growth, investing £12,000 to kickstart a local innovation hub in Uptown/Newton.
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Hands-on review: MicFlip’s Reversible Micro USB Cable
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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MicFlip revolutionises device charging with the first fully reversible Micro USB cable, promising durability with its gold-coated, tangle-free design.
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IT scalability on demand: Pay-per-use arrives in the data center
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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Data centres adapt with pay-per-use models, blending flexibility with on-demand IT scalability to meet the modern enterprise needs.
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How the channel can turn converged stacks into converged sales
Tue, 5th Apr 2016
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virtualisation
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public cloud
Offering integrated cloud packages featuring your own services, is a fantastic opportunity for the channel says Trend Micro’s Indi Siriniwasa.
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Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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telco
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tuanz
New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.
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Is there such a thing as a little disruption?
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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disruption
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analyst report
Dollar Shave Club proves that disrupters come in all shapes and sizes, as it challenges market leader Gillette in the men's shaving market.
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Does it fly? Eddie the Eagle film review
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Eddie the Eagle is an inspirational sporting film, filled with emotion and led by an outstanding performance from Taron Egerton.
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FSI CIOs: Choosing the right data center is your most important decision right now
Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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IO’s Keith Murray explains how to take stock of your data usage and storage, and how scalability and sustainability affects your business.
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Transform your business with IoT analytics
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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data analytics
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IoT analytics revolutionise business intelligence, Gartner says, promising a leap in operational efficiency and data complexity.
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From SAMR to signage
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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digital signage
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UK schools miss the mark in using digital signage, with ineffective content and heavy IT systems hampering educational outcomes.
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Hands-on review: Miitomo - Nintendo’s first mobile hit
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Miitomo has only been released in Japan, but it is already a big hit. Nintendo's first successful smart-device app is well worth its hype.