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Trust, truth, and ethics – AI's role in the media
Artificial Intelligence

Trust, truth, and ethics – AI's role in the media

The conclusion drawn was AI is not at the stage when it can take the place of writers, or popular presenters, but is at the stage that it can support.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
R&D businesses big winners from Budget 2018 – MYOB
Fintech

R&D businesses big winners from Budget 2018 – MYOB

Businesses spending more than $100,000 on R&D will be able to claim 12.5 cents back for every dollar they spend on it.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Aussie-based Probax among the winners of Veeam's 2018 innovation awards
Virtualisation

Aussie-based Probax among the winners of Veeam's 2018 innovation awards

The awards celebrate organisations that use the company's Hyper-Availability platform to deliver 'innovative solutions at scale'.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Mavenlink lands in APAC with new office in Melbourne
Cloud Services

Mavenlink lands in APAC with new office in Melbourne

The expansion has gained the support of the Victorian Government, which has provided business assistance to Mavenlink.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
The AI difference: How chatbots gain and retain customers
Unified Communications

The AI difference: How chatbots gain and retain customers

Customers become emotionally invested and more loyal with brands that engage with them – but not all engagement methods are created equal.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
SnapLogic integrates with Apigee to enhance end-to-end API creation
Data Analytics

SnapLogic integrates with Apigee to enhance end-to-end API creation

This latest solution builds on SnapLogic's support for the Google Cloud Platform, which includes existing intelligent connectors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
HPE's latest tool for CSPs uses AI to 'automate a dynamic world'
Unified Communications

HPE's latest tool for CSPs uses AI to 'automate a dynamic world'

Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled its HPE Intelligent Assurance Suite for CSPs this week, hailing it as an AI that can automate a dynamic world.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Datacom's local govt app launches issue-reporting feature
Datacom

Datacom's local govt app launches issue-reporting feature

It is free for people in the community to use and is already in use by a number of councils in New Zealand and Australia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
The basics of data encryption: What you need to know
Data Protection

The basics of data encryption: What you need to know

To ensure top notch security it's necessary to understand the following best practices when deploying and utilising encryption.

By Jon Oliver • 4 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
VeeamON: From B&R to intelligent data management
Virtualisation

VeeamON: From B&R to intelligent data management

The Veeam team's strategy for transitioning from a vendor of virtualised backup and recovery to intelligent data management for the enterprise.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
VeeamON: Getting hands-on with DataLabs
Virtualisation

VeeamON: Getting hands-on with DataLabs

Software engineer Marty Curlett takes me inside Veeam's new DataLabs offering to explain how it can save time, money and mitigate risk.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
VeeamON: New offering builds on virtual testing environment capabilities
Virtualisation

VeeamON: New offering builds on virtual testing environment capabilities

Veeam DataLabs allows developers to use production-like workloads to validate updates, security vulnerabilities, forensics and compliance.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Data Protection

GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

​There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Google Drive to quietly morph into Google One over next few months
Google

Google Drive to quietly morph into Google One over next few months

Google Drive will be replaced by Google One, which offers expanded storage plans and extra benefits for consumers. Upgrades will be automatic.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation
Outsourcing

IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation

IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Now you see me, now you don't: Security beyond the physical network
Unified Communications

Now you see me, now you don't: Security beyond the physical network

A big shift in the way people work means organisations can no longer rely on the same legacy security models they have been using to date.

By Lee Field • 4 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Adobe accelerates experience design growth with starter plan for Adobe XD
Marketing Technologies

Adobe accelerates experience design growth with starter plan for Adobe XD

Adobe launches a free Starter plan for Adobe XD, aiming to democratise UX design with enhanced features and a USD $10 million innovation fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
HPE acquires software-defined startup Plexxi in hybrid-cloud push
Hybrid Cloud

HPE acquires software-defined startup Plexxi in hybrid-cloud push

HPE acquires US startup Plexxi, enhancing its software-defined networking to deliver a cloud-like experience in the data centre, boosting hybrid IT efforts.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
How AI is changing marketing exponentially - Gartner
Customer Experience

How AI is changing marketing exponentially - Gartner

AI is set to revolutionise marketing, offering real-time personalisation and conversational experiences at scale, according to a report from Gartner.

By Chris Pemberton • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018