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Australians ignoring cybersecurity policies in favour of productivity
Cybersecurity

Australians ignoring cybersecurity policies in favour of productivity

Despite increased cybersecurity awareness, many Australian remote workers are ignoring policies for productivity, risking corporate data, Trend Micro reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Ricoh interactive hub brings collaboration to NGO
Unified Communications

Ricoh interactive hub brings collaboration to NGO

Latrobe Valley Enterprises (LVE) is a not-for-profit organisation with a network of businesses providing employment for people with disabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
IDC names top Digital Workplace Services vendors
Workplace

IDC names top Digital Workplace Services vendors

A new MarketScape report from IDC names the Leaders and Major Players in the market that is seeing forced growth in the time of COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last
Tablets

'They don't make things like they used to' - why devices aren't built to last

Apple accused of encouraging obsolescence, says UNSW industrial design expert. Manufacturers should do more to make products last longer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness
Firewalls

Training is essential to build cybersecurity awareness

More than ever, businesses need to ensure that all their workers have the right skills and training to protect the business from cybercrime.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Fortinet's Security Fabric: Optimised for a remote workforce
Firewalls

Fortinet's Security Fabric: Optimised for a remote workforce

The boom in remote workforces has highlighted the need for comprehensive security measures to protect and enable mobile/remote workers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Illumio launches Zero Trust endpoint protection solution for our digital, remote world
Malware

Illumio launches Zero Trust endpoint protection solution for our digital, remote world

Illumio launches Zero Trust solution for endpoints to combat ransomware and malware attacks in the remote working era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2020
Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics
Biometrics

Common misconceptions about smart homes and biometrics

The real cause of most attacks is not biometrics itself, but the storage of biometrics data in a centralised database.

By Andrew Shikiar • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: 13-inch MacBook Pro - the butterfly keyboard is finally dead
Gaming

Hands-on Review: 13-inch MacBook Pro - the butterfly keyboard is finally dead

With the typing experience improved and the insides bumped up and the Apple ecosystem now better than ever, the MacBook Pro is now an even more reliable tool.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough
Malware

In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough

Cyber attackers live by the motto 'Never let a good crisis go to waste', and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: The Nokia 1.3 mobile phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Nokia 1.3 mobile phone

The Android 10 OS has proved to be a very stable and reliable system, meaning that even if you take a wrong turn, it's not the end of the world.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Securing the hyperscaled network: Integration, orchestration and automation
Firewalls

Securing the hyperscaled network: Integration, orchestration and automation

Network infrastructure has been kept up and running during lockdowns, but can cyber-security defences keep up with the increase in users and devices?.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: Razer Seiren X microphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Razer Seiren X microphone

Revolutionise Your Audio: New external mic delivers superior sound for avid gamers, podcasters, and live streamers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Razer Kiyo broadcasting camera

With live streaming on the rise as more people work from home, we tested Razer's Kiyo broadcasting camera, priced at USD $229, and found it to be exceptional.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2020
Getac announces 5G capable, fully-rugged laptop
Mobility

Getac announces 5G capable, fully-rugged laptop

The B360 includes the 10th gen Intel core and a full HD display, is IP66 dust and water resistant and droppable from up to six feet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace
Hybrid & Remote Work

Aruba unveils tech solutions for reimagined workplace

Aruba has unveiled innovative workplace solutions and a new vision for the future of work, including returning to the office and working from home.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Hands-on Review: iPad Pro 2020
Gaming

Hands-on Review: iPad Pro 2020

Armed with the new iPad OS update, a new chip and the Magic keyboard, does this year's iPad actually have what it takes to replace a MacBook?.

By Lama Farhat • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Acer NZ reports decreased revenue but boosted profits for FY19
Acer

Acer NZ reports decreased revenue but boosted profits for FY19

The dip in yearly revenue was offset by an 89% increase in operating profit, increasing from $232,344 in FY18 to $440,741 the following year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020