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Case study: A deep dive into the 2024-2025 cyber threat landscape
Data Protection

Case study: A deep dive into the 2024-2025 cyber threat landscape

Borderless CS unveils its innovative digital transformation strategy, addressing the cyber threat landscape and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Case Study: Macquarie University's journey to a future-proof digital infrastructure
Unified Communications

Case Study: Macquarie University's journey to a future-proof digital infrastructure

Macquarie University has modernised its digital infrastructure in partnership with CommScope, enhancing reliability and scalability to meet evolving educational demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
Peripherals

Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point
Network Infrastructure

Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point

Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap
Data Analytics

Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap

The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.

By Chris Iavocou • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Cisco launches new smart Wi-Fi 7 access points for businesses
Network Infrastructure

Cisco launches new smart Wi-Fi 7 access points for businesses

Cisco has launched its new Wi-Fi 7 access points, promising to enhance connectivity and security for workplaces facing increasing network demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise

Lenovo unveils its Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services, aiming to simplify hybrid cloud design complexities and deliver future-proofed solutions within six weeks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Nikos Katinakis takes helm as Zayo's Chief Technology Officer
Unified Communications

Nikos Katinakis takes helm as Zayo's Chief Technology Officer

Former Telstra executive, Nikos Katinakis, brings three decades of network leadership to his new role as Chief Technology Officer of Zayo Group, set to enhance their fibre network infrastructure with AI and automation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Peter Barry rejoins PubMatic in Sydney as VP, Addressability
Monetisation

Peter Barry rejoins PubMatic in Sydney as VP, Addressability

Tech firm PubMatic appoints Peter Barry as VP, Addressability and Commerce Media for APAC, returning him to his home country of Australia to boost commerce media revenue using the company's Convert platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

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BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025
Network Infrastructure

BT urges CNI to switch from copper to digital by 2025

BT is calling on UK's Critical National Infrastructure providers to shift from outdated analogue systems to digital by December 2025 to safeguard essential services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime
Money Laundering

Corporate Digital Identity: a tool to combat financial crime

Financial crime is set to cost global economies USD $485.6 billion in 2023, prompting calls for Corporate Digital Identity to enhance fraud prevention.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Finance leaders struggling to keep up with eCommerce evolution
Digitisation

Finance leaders struggling to keep up with eCommerce evolution

A Hokodo survey reveals that 66% of finance leaders believe their teams lag behind the rapid pace of eCommerce, with B2B commerce poised to hit USD $2.641 trillion by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness
Customer Experience

How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness

Australian organisations must embrace automation to enhance competitiveness, as many are trailing behind in innovation amid economic challenges.

By Dan Cooke • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
UK businesses see 6.1% rise in investments amid tech focus
Digital Transformation

UK businesses see 6.1% rise in investments amid tech focus

UK business investments surged by 6.1% in 2023. Jumar's CDIO Chris Weston advises that aligning tech investments with strategic goals is key to future-proof growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Embracing innovation crucial for Australia's future
EduTech

Embracing innovation crucial for Australia's future

Australia's future prosperity hinges on harnessing innovation and establishing a strong presence in tech value chains, Urbis indicates.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Technical education: shaping the workforce for the better
Data Privacy

Technical education: shaping the workforce for the better

N3i champions T Level students to combat digital sector skills shortage, as the company advocates for technical education to future-proof the rapidly evolving tech industry.

By Kevin Sanders • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage
EduTech

ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage

ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023