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Moving to the cloud proving too costly for businesses
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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cloud migration
Despite prioritising cloud migration, UK businesses are facing unexpectedly high costs, reveals a new Capita report. 58% found the move pricier than planned.
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Juniper Networks extends connected security with two new updates
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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encryption
Juniper Networks enhances its security suite with encrypted traffic analysis for Advanced Threat Prevention and SecIntel integration for Mist wireless access.
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RPA: The promise of value in the workplace
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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it automation
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micro focus
Automating basic tasks with robotic process automation (RPA) can free up staff for meaningful activities, boosting productivity and profitability.
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Intel & QuTech outline 'milestone' in quantum computing
Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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quantum computing
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
'Horse Ridge' could pave the way for further understanding how quantum practicality could solve real-world problems.
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Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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google
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fido alliance
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security keys
Google’s Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
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Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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virtualisation
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daas
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workplace
Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.
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Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.
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Refinitiv announces new market database powered by Google Cloud
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Refinitiv launches its Tick History dataset on Google Cloud, leveraging BigQuery's machine learning to enhance data access and trading model development.
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Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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verint
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thoma bravo
Private equity deals in the global technology sector surged to USD $11.79 billion in December 2019, a 17.05% increase from the previous month.
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15,000 companies still critically vulnerable from Citrix security flaws - report
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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malware
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
More than a month after a critical Citrix software flaw endangered 80,000 firms globally, new data reveals 15,000 companies remain at high risk.
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Big Data Exchange to construct Nanjing data center in China
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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colocation
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data center construction
Big Data Exchange (BDx) is set to launch a strategic new data centre in Nanjing by June 2020, offering 3,800 racks for international and domestic clients.
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Humans to be working alongside robots in retail within 5 years - Gartner
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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robots
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ai
Retailers will embed robots into their workforce by 2025, with AI and automation transforming warehouse operations, says Gartner.
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Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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smart home
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5g & beyond
The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
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M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
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Cisco Australia reports $16m loss
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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uc
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cisco
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collaboration
Cisco Systems Australia’s latest annual report has indicated a $16,118,000 loss for the period ended 27 July 2019.
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As AI accelerates, focus on road conditions - SAS
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI is becoming integral to business operations, but firms must address potential pitfalls, such as governance and cultural challenges, to sustain progress.
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NZ needs fintech to tackle big 2020 problems
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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fintech
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government
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fintechnz
Fintech can help tackle climate change and digital literacy, says FintechNZ. Utilising fintech will make 2020 a 'decade to remember.'.
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Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.
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Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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apm
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low-code
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software development
Generation Z (Gen Z) is the newest generation in the global workforce, and already it is having an impact on how businesses harness technology.
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Turning automation into a business strategy
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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it automation
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financial systems
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blackline
IDC predicts a 50% surge in software robot contributions to work within two years, reshaping automation strategies.