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CompTIA: DDoS attacks growing in scope, size and sophistication
Cybersecurity

CompTIA: DDoS attacks growing in scope, size and sophistication

CompTIA's new free resource guide helps IT pros combat the surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, growing in scope and complexity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend
Lenovo

Worldwide tablet market continues to fall, but some vendors buck trend

IDC's research indicates that global shipments have fallen to 24.6 million units, down 18.1% year-over-year during the first quarter of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Slack launches data residency in Australia
Cloud Security

Slack launches data residency in Australia

Slack selected Sydney, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Paris as the first four regions outside the United States to offer data residency to its users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
NEC enters comms-aaS market with new partnership
Customer Relationship Management

NEC enters comms-aaS market with new partnership

NEC teams up with Intermedia to launch new cloud-based unified communications and contact centre solutions, expanding their global reach and market presence.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders
Digital Entertainment

Netflix value skyrockets amid COVID-19 stay at home orders

Netflix's value has surged to USD $192.52 billion amid COVID-19 lockdowns, surpassing Disney, as homebound audiences boost streaming demand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
London Internet Exchange awards Epsilon platinum partner status
DataCentre infrastructure

London Internet Exchange awards Epsilon platinum partner status

Epsilon has been named a Platinum Partner by LINX, recognising its impressive expansion of remote peering services through the Infiny SDN platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Malware

Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic

Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Soprano Design updates enterprise messaging platform
Supply Chain

Soprano Design updates enterprise messaging platform

Soprano Design has revamped its Soprano Connect platform, introducing RCS support, enabling businesses and governments to improve mobile interactions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
WhiteHawk announces product launch and partnership with global consulting firm
Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk announces product launch and partnership with global consulting firm

WhiteHawk launches its Cyber Risk Program amid new partnership with a global consulting firm, already securing over USD $400,000 in initial revenues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Network Infrastructure

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Network Infrastructure

Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis

Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion
Internet of Things

Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion

Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020
Employee errors 'the most significant threat to personal data' - report
Supply Chain

Employee errors 'the most significant threat to personal data' - report

Employee errors are now the leading threat to personal data, surpassing hacker attacks and malicious insiders, according to an nCipher Security report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020
SAS

SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Data Privacy

Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19

Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
IoT device shipments to grow 9.8% despite COVID-19 uncertainty
Internet of Things

IoT device shipments to grow 9.8% despite COVID-19 uncertainty

IoT device shipments soar to 718m despite COVID-19, Canalys predicts a dip but sees growth driven by remote lifestyles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
RtBrick launches BNG software for disaggregated networks
Unified Communications

RtBrick launches BNG software for disaggregated networks

RtBrick, a provider of carrier routing software, has made its new broadband network gateway (BNG) software generally available this month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
Report: Majority of New Zealanders exposed to cyber crime
Cybersecurity

Report: Majority of New Zealanders exposed to cyber crime

A NortonLifeLock report reveals 36% of Kiwis experienced cyber crime in 2019, leading to NZ$108 million in losses and over 5 million hours fixing issues.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020

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