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Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language
Gaming

Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language

The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
New Zealand is one of the 'Cyber Five' APAC countries most at risk of cyber attacks
Phishing

New Zealand is one of the 'Cyber Five' APAC countries most at risk of cyber attacks

According to Delta, there is now a perception that a cyber attack victim is punished by publicity, rather than the perpetrator.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds
Fintech

SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds

A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Zerto commits to ANZ with country manager appointment
Health Technologies

Zerto commits to ANZ with country manager appointment

Sean Abbot takes the role of ANZ country manager at Zerto as the cloud solutions provider aims to make their presence in the region felt.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Email: The often ignored factor in strong cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Email: The often ignored factor in strong cybersecurity

A customer-facing organisation will receive hundreds, if not thousands of emails every day, each one containing personal identifiers.

By Steve Malone • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Are UK councils prioritising data collection over security?
EduTech

Are UK councils prioritising data collection over security?

A slamming report found 1 in 4 UK councils experienced a security breach in the last 5 years and more than half didn't even report the incident.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
YOU'RE INVITED: the 2018 Cities 4.0 summit
Smart Cities

YOU'RE INVITED: the 2018 Cities 4.0 summit

The 2018 Cities 4.0 Summit, from 20-22 March at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, will showcase cutting-edge smart city innovations with global experts.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack
Government Communications Security Bureau

NZ & AU join international condemnation against Russia for NotPetya attack

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have condemned Russia for the NotPetya cyber attack that caused global damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Uptime Institute to start testing hybrid IT resiliency
Hybrid Cloud

Uptime Institute to start testing hybrid IT resiliency

The number of organizations with complex infrastructures comprised of multiple data centers, colocation facilities and the cloud is on the rise.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Interview: Vertiv VP says data centre energy usage to triple in next decade
DataCentre infrastructure

Interview: Vertiv VP says data centre energy usage to triple in next decade

Emiliano Cevenini says data centres need to invest in solutions to help them optimise their energy usage or risk falling by the wayside.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
Entrepreneur

SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture

Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Don't get left behind - cloud and the dangers of feet-dragging
DevOps

Don't get left behind - cloud and the dangers of feet-dragging

New Relic's Jill Macmurchy explains exactly how putting off the move to the cloud could negatively impact an organisation's bottom-line.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess
Storage

The seven critical skills all IT teams should possess

Skillsoft's EMEA MD explains how embedding key skills within in-house IT teams can help keep an organisation's data safe and its employees productive.

By Steve Wainwright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Singapore firms suffer cybersecurity inertia as attacks take heavy toll
DevOps

Singapore firms suffer cybersecurity inertia as attacks take heavy toll

Despite Singapore's technological advancements, research from CyberArk reveals 38% of firms rarely update their security strategies even after cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Dubai Airport sets up 'world-first' modular data centre complex
Huawei

Dubai Airport sets up 'world-first' modular data centre complex

Dubai Airports announced the successful completion of the world's first Tier III certified modular data centre complex.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Telstra takes on shifting market and comes out on top
Telstra

Telstra takes on shifting market and comes out on top

Telstra reports increased subscriber numbers and progress on strategic investment program in its half-year results for 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Cybersecurity

Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion

Singtel Group's venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US 'deception technology' firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018