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The myth of wireless: Why you can't have 5G without fibre
Hyperscale

The myth of wireless: Why you can't have 5G without fibre

Fibre is foundational for 5G's promised speeds and capacity. Without extensive fibre networks, the full potential of 5G will remain out of reach.

By Greg Whiffin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Hyperscale

Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.

By John Engates • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Expert: What CaaS channel partners should look for in a data centre partner
Unified Communications

Expert: What CaaS channel partners should look for in a data centre partner

There is a huge market for channel partners to sell Collaboration as a Service (CaaS) solutions - Node4 has provided advice for data centre selection.

By Mark Phelps • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?

Machine learning and deep learning are transforming tech, but what's the difference? Discover how deep learning powers driverless cars and voice assistants.

By Johanna Pingel • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
The future of the Internet of Things in 2018
Software-as-a-Service

The future of the Internet of Things in 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) industry faces rapid technological advances in 2018, pushing companies to innovate and adopt customer-centric monetisation models.

By Hugh Darvall • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Riding the data wave: How to choose the right technology for the right workload
DevOps

Riding the data wave: How to choose the right technology for the right workload

We're seeing data streams generated by smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and every other area of life pour into data centers.

By Rob Makin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Connecting the dots between BYOD and the cloud
Hyperscale

Connecting the dots between BYOD and the cloud

When it comes to the cloud, companies and organisations have become more comfortable with running critical business workloads there.

By Kevin Greely • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
What MSPs need to know about Compliance-as-a-Service
Partner Programmes

What MSPs need to know about Compliance-as-a-Service

MSPs can capitalise on the regulatory landscape by offering Compliance-as-a-Service, yet they must navigate significant risks and challenges.

By Marina Brook • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Sharing threat reports improves collective security
Data Analytics

Sharing threat reports improves collective security

Watson for Cyber Security has already analysed more than one million security documents and is now tackling an additional 15,000 per day.

By Jo Healey • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Gartner reveals top trends impacting infrastructure and operations in 2018
Hyperscale

Gartner reveals top trends impacting infrastructure and operations in 2018

Gartner's 2018 report highlights 10 crucial trends for infrastructure and operations, urging IT leaders to adopt agile, decentralised, and strategic approaches.

By Christy Pettey • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?
Virtualisation

Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?

The iPhone revolutionised more than just calls. Veeam's Shaun McLagan explores its profound impact on hyperconnectivity and the Always-On world.

By Shaun McLagan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Protecting agile business innovation against devastation
DevOps

Protecting agile business innovation against devastation

As DevOps takes hold, more and more privileged account credentials and secrets are created and shared across interconnected access points.

By Jeffrey Kok • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Preparing for the unpredictable - the importance of network disaster planning
Disaster Recovery

Preparing for the unpredictable - the importance of network disaster planning

Organisations are recognising the need for network disaster recovery plans to mitigate the impact of unexpected disruptions.

By George Wilson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Layered security: Making it harder for the bad guys to win
Malware

Layered security: Making it harder for the bad guys to win

While locking every door may seem obvious, making it harder for cybercriminals to physically get in should be stage one of a layered security program.

By Tim Brown • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
The evolution of “trust” to a cloud environment
Cloud Security

The evolution of “trust” to a cloud environment

This article will examine the evolution of trust that has had to happen to enable us to access infrastructure from any device, anytime, anywhere.

By Ashish Rajan • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success
AI Security

Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success

Darktrace's Sanjay Aurora on developments in AI-led cybersecurity, threat detection and the company's expansion in APAC.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

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How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system
Blockchain

How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system

Blockchain is not going to be the one piece of technology that will be the panacea to solve every problem and challenge that exists today.

By Greg Dillon • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017