Opinion stories - Page 207
Facebook turns 12: Bigger, better and more secure
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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facebook
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social media
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opinion
Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium.
Cloud-ready WAN made easy
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The movement to cloud-based services is advancing rapidly, yet most corporate WANs are still built for the pre-cloud world.
SEO for small businesses: Why it matters
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
Small businesses, give heed to SEO's power to boost your online presence, or risk obscurity in the digital age.
What's next after the Internet of Things?
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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iot
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opinion
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solar power
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.
Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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uc
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iot
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contact centre
Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.
Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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malware
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gaming
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ransomware
The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.
IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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iot
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wireless networks
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healthtech
CES 2016's IoT explosion poses daunting tasks for networks, with connected devices strain prompting crucial IT adaptations.
Availability to the remote office: Myth or reality?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
The perception is a data centre in a head office is capable of everything needed for the company; but can the remote office live up to expectations?.
What is the biggest telco IT trend to watch in 2016?
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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opinion
Telco IT trends are being driven by a number of factors, including competition, the shift towards digital services and the need for business agility.
Is it really Big Brother? In-store analytics
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Only recently stores are starting to focus their analytics efforts for a deeper understanding of their customer's behaviours, needs and preferences.
Three customer experience lessons from social media performance in 2015
Thu, 14th Jan 2016
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cx
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martech
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facebook
The performance of social companies contains lessons about the future of social media and the present of marketing.
Advances in collaboration technology sends educators 'back to school'
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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edutech
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uc
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digital entertainment
What's needed to upskill our educators to ensure they have the tools and knowledge required to thrive within this technology driven learning world?.
Why NZ retailers need to be wary of attacks in the last week before Christmas
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
New Zealand retailers are entering the busiest week of the year ahead of Christmas and the number of DDoS attacks continues to rise.
Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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hpe
Cyber security is a challenging game for any organisation. Staying on top feels a little like bailing water from a leaking boat.
How to ensure people and data work together effectively
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
People and data are a powerful combination, but it can be hard to get both right. Effective people management is crucial to the success of data.
What is the SD-WAN and how does it affect you?
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Software-defined networking has driven huge change in the data centre, so it only makes sense that it's adopted in other areas of the business.
Why digital identity is the key to truly smart cities
Fri, 11th Dec 2015
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smart cities
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iot
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forgerock
There's no doubt the rise of the Internet of Things is fundamentally changing the way we interact with the world around us.
What has paved the way for software-defined networking?
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The network world is abuzz with the technology revolution provided by SDN, but what is so great about it that has got everyone so excited?.
What are the three key areas of software-defined networking?
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The speed and agility of business information systems was forever increasing, while the surrounding constructs were unable to keep up.
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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sdn
Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.