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The growing importance of sustainability in data centres
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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Data centres are grappling with rising energy costs and environmental concerns, prompting a shift towards natural cooling techniques to enhance sustainability.
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BigCommerce brings customised shopping experiences to Drupal
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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open source
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bigcommerce
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drupal
BigCommerce has released a headless commerce module for Drupal, allowing brands to embed enterprise-level eCommerce functionality into Drupal's CMS.
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Microsoft: The sky's the limit for your data with Cosmos DB
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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public cloud
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db
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cloud services
A modern Internet age with globally-distributed applications that must be fault-tolerant and scalable demands a high-concurrency, low-latency database model.
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Bartercard helping Kiwi startups and small businesses thrive
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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tax
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bartercard
Here's a breakdown of what Bartercard actually is and how it provides invaluable opportunities for businesses privy of its network.
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O3b satellites roar into space, scaling SES’s MEO constellation
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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dr
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spacetech
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cloud services
SES successfully launches four O3b MEO satellites, bringing the total to 20 and marking a transition to its next-gen MEO system.
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Are hard disk drives damaged by smoke recoverable?
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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dr
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The old saying ‘fail to prepare, prepare to fail’ is certainly an apt proverb in IT circles - ESET shares some advice for recovering smoke-damaged HDDs.
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No ETL? No worries, with SQL Server 2019's new data virtualisation
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
Unlike a typical data lake, there is no need to move data from where it lives when using data virtualisation, and this is a huge advantage over traditional ETL.
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6 steps for setting up a server room for your business
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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datacentre infrastructure
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Schneider Electric's Kavita Manral discusses the modern server room and advice for setting up one for a business.
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Why multifunction devices need biometric security
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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ecm
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biometrics
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document management
PINs, or ID badges on card readers are important basic measures, but can still leave information vulnerable in the case that they’re lost, stolen, or copied.
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Millions of Facebook user records exposed in latest data leak
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
UpGuard reported that each of the data sets was stored in its own Amazon S3 bucket configured to allow public download of files.
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How platforms enable business owners to do what they love
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Cloud revolution gives small firms big player tools. API platforms and scalable services level the playing field.
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Hands-on review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Dyson's Pure Hot and Cool revolution for asthmatics; 99.95% of fine pollutants trapped, fostering a sneeze-free home.
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How ERP is transforming the pool and spa services industry
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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financial systems
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fintech
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oracle
Poolwerx, the world's top pool and spa service company, leverages ERP solutions to unify operations and fuel rapid expansion across three continents.
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Spark to stock Cat’s new rugged smartphone
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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smartphones
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rugged
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spark
The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.
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Honeywell launches online enterprise app store
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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honeywell
Honeywell has unveiled the Honeywell Marketplace, an online enterprise app store offering software solutions to boost productivity across various industries.
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Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.
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Worldpay makes next moves for ANZ expansion
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Worldpay to boost its presence in Australasia with new offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and a domestic card payment licence in New Zealand for 2019.
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Australian citizens aren’t sold on a data-powered economy
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australians doubt the government's handling of data, with a poll revealing only 29.3% trust in its responsible use. Serious work needed to shift perceptions.
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Apple's AirPower Wireless Charging Mat gets axed
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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wireless charging
Apple has pulled all plans to bring its anticipated AirPower Wireless Charging Mat to market, because it can’t live up to Apple’s ‘high standards’.
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One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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avast
Avast's 2019 report reveals that 33.4% of Australian smart homes have at least one vulnerable device, risking cyber attack. Global figures stand at 40.8%.