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IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly
Internet of Things

IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly

Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
ON Semiconductor prepares for new era of IoT power over ethernet
Internet of Things

ON Semiconductor prepares for new era of IoT power over ethernet

ON Semiconductor advances IEEE 802.3bt standard, enabling high-speed, 90W power over ethernet for robust IoT connectivity and efficient energy management.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Digitally transform without fear with consistent security policies
Unified Communications

Digitally transform without fear with consistent security policies

Embrace digital transformation without added risk by implementing consistent security policies, integrating OT and 5G for a secure future.

By Josh Alcock • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption
DevOps

Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption

Wipro's industry-focused solutions, with Google Cloud technologies embedded at their core, will enable enterprises to future-proof their IT investments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Gartner: IoT market growth shows no sign of slowing
Internet of Things

Gartner: IoT market growth shows no sign of slowing

Utilities will be the highest user of IoT endpoints, totalling 1.17 billion endpoints in 2019, and increasing 17% in 2020 to reach 1.37 billion.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty
Internet of Things

Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
UPS market continues to grow due to need for hardware uptime
DataCentre infrastructure

UPS market continues to grow due to need for hardware uptime

Transparency Market Research (TMR) predicts that the global UPS market will grow at a respectable CAGR of 7.8% over the period between 2018 and 2026.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Infosys officially becomes Google Cloud MSP
Hyperscale

Infosys officially becomes Google Cloud MSP

As a qualified MSP, Infosys will offer clients full application lifecycle services with its deep cloud and data analytics expertise.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020
Unified Communications

Gartner: 5G infrastructure revenue to reach US$4B in 2020

7% of CSPs worldwide have already deployed 5G infrastructure in their networks and the rollout is set to accelerate.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Renesas launches IoT Cloud Kit with AWS integration
Hyperscale

Renesas launches IoT Cloud Kit with AWS integration

Semiconductor solutions provider Renesas has created a new cloud kit for IoT endpoint devices that connect directly to Amazon Web Services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
Startup's 'super-map' takes on Google Earth
Space Technologies

Startup's 'super-map' takes on Google Earth

Soar launches its 'super-map', poised to rival Google Earth by offering near real-time global imagery from satellites, drones, and aerial cameras.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A
Security Information and Event Management

Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A

GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here's why.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
IDC recognises PTC as leader in global industrial IoT platforms
Internet of Things

IDC recognises PTC as leader in global industrial IoT platforms

PTC named leader in Industrial IoT platform market, according to IDC MarketScape report. ThingWorx platform at the core of PTC's technology portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal
Internet of Things

Access Networks partners with WoMaster on distie deal

Access Networks will now work with WoMaster, which is hailed as one of the world's leading industrial IoT providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Australian distie Alloys launches MakerBot Method 3D Printer
3D Printing

Australian distie Alloys launches MakerBot Method 3D Printer

Melbourne's Alloys has unveiled the MakerBot Method, a 3D printer aimed at bridging the gap between industrial models and hobbyist versions.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Ricoh Australia launches new line of multifunction printers
Printing

Ricoh Australia launches new line of multifunction printers

Ricoh Australia has launched the 8300S series multifunction printers, promising enhanced mono production for commercial printers, schools, and offices.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
How Ricoh printing solutions drive growth for Prima Printing
Printing

How Ricoh printing solutions drive growth for Prima Printing

Ricoh Australia partners with Prima Printing to install eight cutting-edge Ricoh Pro C9210 Graphic Arts Edition printers, fuelling substantial business growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019