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LogRhythm's 15 year dream realised with revolutionary CloudAI launch
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm's 15 year dream realised with revolutionary CloudAI launch

LogRhythm has taken another innovative step forward after reinventing the definition of SIEM by merging Cloud and AI together.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
How businesses can address low engagement levels in millennial employees
Deloitte

How businesses can address low engagement levels in millennial employees

Millennials can provide fresh ideas and deliver significant value, so organisations must present opportunities to learn and grow where possible.

By McMurray • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards
IBM

My Food Bag, Hyundai announced as finalists for Best Workplaces Awards

The three key trends apparent in this year's data relate to employee well-being, career mobility and employer attitudes to continuous listening.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Datacom expands fintech footprint with $20m deal
Fintech

Datacom expands fintech footprint with $20m deal

Finzsoft's professional services team will move to Datacom, although customer contracts will remain with Finzsoft.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage
Cloud Access Security Broker

In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Space

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost
Digital Transformation

Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Huge tech leaders come together for open source licensing initiative
Open source

Huge tech leaders come together for open source licensing initiative

Red Hat, Facebook, Google and IBM have come together to promote greater fairness and predictability in license enforcement.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Research: skyrocketing interest in Cloud RAN for 5G deployments
Unified Communications

Research: skyrocketing interest in Cloud RAN for 5G deployments

Heavy Reading surveyed more than fifty major CSPs around the world, with 94% reflecting intention towards deploying Cloud RAN architectures.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Microsoft teams up with TomTom to launch Azure Location Based Services
Unified Communications

Microsoft teams up with TomTom to launch Azure Location Based Services

Microsoft is launching a new Azure service that aims to meet the geospatial needs enterprise customers that use location data.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Why New Zealand becoming Australia's data center hub can help save our planet
Hyperscale

Why New Zealand becoming Australia's data center hub can help save our planet

Data centers' power use soars; could NZ's green energy be an eco-friendly solution for Australia's data needs?.

By Julia Gabel • 13 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors
Apple

Gartner: solid growth for top 5 global smartphone vendors

Global smartphone sales grew by 3% in Q3 2017, with top vendors posting strong gains. Samsung led with 19.3% growth, while Xiaomi soared with an 80% rise.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Exclusive interview: What happens when artificial intelligence is racist?
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive interview: What happens when artificial intelligence is racist?

So, the question then becomes, are organisations (and the general public) prepared to trade more transparency for better decisions?.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Coding

Accenture: How to get more girls into technology

Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.

By Justin Gray • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Exclusive interview: ESET on protecting the mobile workforce
Malware

Exclusive interview: ESET on protecting the mobile workforce

Expect to see more instances of ransomware, DDoS attacks and attacks against Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
AWS brings Alexa to the enterprise with Alexa for Business
Digital Signage

AWS brings Alexa to the enterprise with Alexa for Business

The new AWS service makes it easy for companies to voice-enable their offices with Alexa, giving workers an intelligent assistant.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
New features announced for VMware Cloud on AWS
Virtualisation

New features announced for VMware Cloud on AWS

Availability, networking, and security features added and extended native integrations with AWS Direct Connect.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
HPE says hybrid IT crucial for survival in retail – and how to implement it
Data Analytics

HPE says hybrid IT crucial for survival in retail – and how to implement it

​Digital disruption is happening across industries around the world and HPE asserts none more so than retail - the tech giant discusses hybrid IT.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Eight signs your organisation has outgrown its financial processes
Financial Systems

Eight signs your organisation has outgrown its financial processes

Rajeev Mitroo, Anaplan ANZ managing director outlines some of the red flags that indicate a need for enhanced financial processes.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017