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Data Protection

The continuous subtleties of data privacy and security

Global data privacy muddle dissected in FT's latest Comment piece, spotlighting the legal labyrinth across borders.

By Andrew White • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Internet of Things

8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017

The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop - Gartner says its showing no signs of slowing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Endpoint Protection

Trend Micro takes out top spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Trend Micro has taken the most prized spot in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms, featuring both the highest and furthest.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Network Infrastructure

Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants

Already widely regarded as one of Australia's leading Tier 3+ data centres, Polaris has now taken the experience to a whole new level.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Firewalls

Sophos holds strong in Magic Quadrant as industry catches up to new era of endpoint security

Amongst the Magic Quadrant leaders is global endpoint and network provider Sophos, which has held a Leader position since 2007.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017

Dropbox

Dropbox hits $1bn revenue run rate, reveals new web design & solutions

Dropbox launches new solutions and revamps website in bid to revolutionise business. CEO says focus is on collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

AI Security

Cylance gains top spot in Magic Quadrant for second year running

Cylance has been positioned as a 'Visionary' in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the second year running.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Microsoft

Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'

Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017

Workplace

Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations

Digital workplace tech vendors thrive with forward-thinking firms, but must navigate longer sales cycles and cultural hurdles to succeed.

By Craig Roth • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017

Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike's 'visionary' approach lands a spot in Gartner's Magic Quadrant

Cloud and endpoint security provider CrowdStrike has been named a 'Visionary' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017

Apple

Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone

The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017

Cloud Services

Most smartphone users spend zilch on apps, survey finds

Over half of smartphone owners don't shell out for apps, engaging more with in-app purchases, says Gartner's latest survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

User and Entity Behavior Analytics

Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021

AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

Network Infrastructure

Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging

Asia Pacific PC market sees 5.5% YoY decrease in 2016, but commercial market contracts by only 1.4%, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017

Microsoft

Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Transformation

DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ

Technologies enabling DX will drive more than 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 with 50% of all infrastructure and software spend being cloud-based by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Digital Transformation

DX to attain 'macroeconomic scale' in Australia in next three to four years

Digital transformation will attain macroeconomic scale over the next three to four years and the channel will play a big part on the cloud front.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017

Trump

Trump's tough talk may crush Asian vendors' US plans

The global smartphone market is in a good place. Or perhaps was until Trump made his intended plans clear, that would affect all of Asia's industries.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017