Opinion stories - Page 289
Budget 2016 for R&D and innovation: Disappointing
Thu, 5th May 2016
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australian federal budget
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rsm australia
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opinion
The 2016/17 Budget's support for innovation disappoints, with only minor announcements and a lack of tax changes.
Third party risks 'a serious risk'
Wed, 4th May 2016
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malware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
'Not having single individual or department in charge of managing third party risk leaves organisations more vulnerable to threats.'.
HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption
Wed, 4th May 2016
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storage
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devops
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apm
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.
Is Big Brother watching? How metadata can affect you
Wed, 4th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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opinion
It's been 5 months since the introduction of Australia's metadata laws came into effect, and the general public's understanding remains vague at best.
Ask the experts: Unwrapping the Forrest Gump budget
Wed, 4th May 2016
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australian government
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opinion
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bt
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has unveiled a surprise Budget with measures designed to drive economic growth and combat tax avoidance.
Want to deliver successful DevOps? Here's a few points to remember
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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devops
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iaas
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apm
DevOps is often seen as a goal, The Next Big Thing, something we 'need'. I see this as putting the cart before the horse. Here's what you should do.
Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cloud services
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cisco
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ericsson
The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.
Who ruined social media?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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facebook
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social media
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x
I'll happily tell you who I think is ruining it for all of us. Let's have some straight talk about who is ruining Facebook and Twitter.
The Internet of Things and security: Is your enterprise protected?
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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semiconductors
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iot security
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iot
In this time of digital transformation, it's vital for businesses to understand the risks and opportunities unleashed by the ecosystem of ecosystems.
Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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apple
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opinion
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technology gifts
For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.
Storage squeeze: Why 2016 is the year of consolidation in the storage industry
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Today's storage market is a tussle between old and new, so how will the industry cope and what can we expect in the future?.
Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The number of mobile-only Internet users in the US is growing due to affordability issues, challenging traditional broadband thinking.
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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public cloud
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fintech
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cx
Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.
How technology saved my husband's life
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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smart home
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healthtech
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social media
There were times that I thought technology was taking over our lives and not always in a positive way - until it saved my husband's life.
Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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texting
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emoji
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opinion
My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.
Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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opinion
IT's obsession with replacing old technology with new is like diet fads. Cloud-only strategies leave no room for moderation, says Gartner analyst.
Managers! Why are you telling employees you don't want them to collaborate?
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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opinion
Collaboration is the oft-stated goal of a myriad of technology deployments from knowledge management to social software to digital workplace.
Analyst Opinion: The window is still open for fixed wireless technologies
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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uc
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ovum
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fixed wireless
Renewed interest in fixed wireless broadband as factors such as upgrades to LTE technology and the need to connect the unconnected come into play.
The many perks of having a smart home security system
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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smart home
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home security
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cleverloop
Smart security systems are smart enough to know what's normal and only alert you to anything not normal, no matter where you are in the world.
Analyst Opinion: Cloud HCM gathers momentum for enterprises
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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saas
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hcm
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cloud services
Following customer-facing applications, human capital management (HCM) systems are transitioning rapidly to a cloud-delivered SaaS model.