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Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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Given cloud's massive momentum, Mark Gaydos says there is a risk that some basic fundamentals might be being overlooked in the rush.
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important considerations ahead of a cloud migration

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Data and oil have undeniable similarities in how businesses use them, but hoarding and storing data like an oil tycoon can lead to damaging consequences.
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5G needs IT and telco to converge in distributed cloud data centers

Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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5g & beyond
The convergence of IT and telco in distributed cloud data centres is crucial for 5G's expansion, promising lower latency and enhanced scalability.
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Exclusive: Juniper EVP shares company strategy and market opportunities

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Recently we were given the chance to speak to Juniper Networks about current industry trends and where the company is placing its bets for the future.
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Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.
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Exclusive: Vertiv exec says it's not just hype, the edge is going to be big

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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edge computing
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healthtech
Sim shares insights into how Vertiv defines the edge, the impact he believes it will have on the data center industry, and research findings.
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What to expect when you're expecting 5G NR deployment

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Schneider Electric's Steven Carlini discusses the new wave of optimism surrounding 5G and what this means for the future of micro data centers.
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Is legacy IT infrastructure throttling your digital success?

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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Riverbed's ANZ VP delves into the region's IT environments and the massive gap between digital aspirations and actual digital performance.
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The 2018 AU CIO Summit – an exclusive opportunity

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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digital transformation
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fonterra
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cio summit
The Australian CIO Summit is just around the corner bringing decision makers and solution providers together as well as a burly line-up of speakers.
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5 data center ideas that would never have been imagined 50 years ago

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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From power backup to predictive maintenance, modern data centers have come a long way. Embracing new technology is key for businesses to stay competitive.
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Data centre security: Technology alone is not the answer

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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breach prevention
Arturo Maqueo says he has seen many security breaches over the years and ironically this is most often in data centres with state-of-the-art security.
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EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he'd breach an enterprise

Sat, 16th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
Carbon Black's Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.
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Self-driving cars are cool, but what about the self-driving data centre?

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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storage
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage's regional vice president discusses how a self-driving data centre is self-managing, optimising, and restoring - much cooler than a car.
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Back to basics: 4 common sense steps to avoid a software attack

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity
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software
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flexera
Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.
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It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.
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Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cybersecurity
Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.
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Having the right connections: Are VPNs really fit for purpose?

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Stuart Sharp says with remote working fast becoming commonplace in today's business landscape, IT teams are being faced with a security conundrum.
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Expert panel: Overcoming barriers of multi-cloud & realising its benefits

Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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In this article, five IT experts offer advice to organisations about the reasons to adopt multi-cloud, and what to look for when choosing a solution.
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AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile

Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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opinion
Ovum research analyst Guillermo Escofet delves into augmented reality (AR) and whether the market has potential for future commercial applications.
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Musk says AI 'more dangerous than nukes' - expert stays optimistic

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Elon Musk spoke at SXSW and used examples of AI's rapid advancements to show why it 'scares the hell' out of him - Kolochenko remains optimistic.