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Dell claims most secure PCs with new BOIS verification

Fri, 5th Feb 2016

data protection

network infrastructure

Dell has released a new security suite to combat malware threats in the enterprise, integrating Cylance technology using AI and machine learning.

Malware

Spam goes mobile

Fri, 5th Feb 2016

Spam shifts to smartphones as email junk declines, with cybercrooks crafting mobile malware, Kaspersky warns of rising threat.

Iot ball

What's next after the Internet of Things?

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

The era of the Internet of Things is ending; we are now entering the era of the Pervasive Digital Presence, according to a security analyst.

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Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.

Smart home

Smart Homes: The next CPG battleground?

Wed, 2nd Dec 2015

Will the smart home be the next battleground for CPG brands? Gartner estimates that 30 billion devices will be connected to the internet by 2020.

Ransomware

Don't let cybercriminals hold your business hostage

Mon, 31st Aug 2015

Ransomware attacks are set to continue as cybercriminals find profitable business model, says Webroot Threat Research.

Time

Time-to-detection key to prevent sophisticated cyberattacks

Mon, 3rd Aug 2015

Organisations must reduce the time to detection to remediate against sophisticated cyber attacks, according to new findings from Cisco.

Acronis mobility

Preparing your IT environment for mobility

Mon, 6th Jul 2015

Scalability doesn't need to be a scary word for IT managers trying to scale their systems amid the mobility explosion.

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Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts

Fri, 19th Jun 2015

risk & compliance

Female CIOs are more risk-aware than their male counterparts, although the top technology priorities amongst CIOs are the same regardless of gender.

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ESET uncovers another porn clicker on Google Play

Mon, 1st Jun 2015

ESET has uncovered multiple variants of a Trojan porn clicker on Google Play, masquerading as Dubsmash 2, rapidly exploited by cybercriminals.

Profit

Rakon back to profit

Thu, 21st May 2015

Rakon returns to profit with a USD $3.2 million net gain after closing its UK plant and shifting production to India and NZ, despite doubling its debt.

Microsoft backs VMob's America plans

Wed, 29th Apr 2015

Microsoft will contribute additional funding and resources to enhance VMob's sales, marketing and product development programme.

Threat landscape

The current threat landscape, according to Dell

Wed, 15th Apr 2015

network infrastructure

Dell warns of surging POS malware and cyber threats against payment systems in its latest threat landscape analysis.

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A 'why not cloud?' approach essential for government CIOs

Tue, 7th Apr 2015

research director

Gartner says government CIOs must flip from 'Legacy First' to 'Digital First' by inserting a 'Why not cloud?' step into all planning.

Fallback

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds

Fri, 20th Mar 2015

commerce department

US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.

Xero

Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review

Fri, 27th Feb 2015

financial systems

After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there's always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).

Xero

UPDATE: A2 Milk's premium payout attracts farmer interest with lower dairy prices this year

Wed, 25th Feb 2015

A2 Milk Co, which markets milk with a protein variant said to have health benefits, says it's had more interest from farmers interested in supplying t.

Fallback

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares close at new record as earnings season looms; Heartland gains

Thu, 5th Feb 2015

air new zealand

New Zealand shares rose for a fourth day, closing at a new record, as a lack of profit warnings ahead of the earnings season reinforced confidence.

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Collaboration in the Enterprise: Facebook trumps the rest

Mon, 22nd Dec 2014

In a fast-moving digital era, Facebook emerges as the top choice for workplace collaboration, outshining Microsoft's Yammer and others.

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Naverisk releases 2014 R2 and delivers on promises

Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Naverisk announces new release of RMM and Service Desk software, featuring network probe and remote control improvements.