BSO stories - Page 41

Ransomware ravages Ireland's health service - experts comment
Mon, 17th May 2021
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malware
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firewalls
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dr
Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre points to the ‘Conti’ ransomware variant, which caused the HSE's IT systems to shut down over the weekend.

Ransomware attacks surge in 2021, Triple Extortion threat comes to light
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have seen 102% increase this year compared to the beginning of 2020, and there are no signs of it slowing down.

Making security a focal point when building an MSP
Wed, 12th May 2021
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partner programmes
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managed services
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connectwise
A successful transition can lead to enhanced efficiency, better service, and increased profit, writes ConnectWise SVP of international sales Gregg Lalle.

Data growth compounding storage management issues - Datadobi report
Wed, 12th May 2021
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cloud services
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451 research
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data management
More organisations are holding on to unstructured data, causing headaches for the planning, storage, and management of on-premise and cloud data.

Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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kaspersky
Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.

Zscaler advances zero trust security for the digital business
Tue, 11th May 2021
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malware
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Cloud security firm Zscaler has unveiled new innovations and programs to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform and secure digital businesses.

Hands-on review: OCULUS Quest 2
Tue, 11th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Oculus Quest 2 is my first and long overdue foray into the world of virtual reality, and I've been having fun.

Game Review: Outriders (PC)
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Outriders, a new RPG looter-shooter game by People Can Fly, offers a promising concept but falls more in line with Anthem than Destiny 2.

SolarWinds celebrates channel partners in APJ Channel Awards
Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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partner programmes
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solarwinds
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solar power
The awards recognise SolarWinds’ partners and distributors for their achievements in delivering services and expertise to customers.

Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Cybercrime trends in 2020 included increased phishing attacks, monetary gain, and supply chain attacks, according to a report by Keysight Technologies.

Hands-on Review: WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive
Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Western Digital sets out to speed up data storage with its WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive. Does it live up to its claims?.

FortiGuard appoints former cyber warfare officer
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Former RAAF cyber warfare officer Mark Robson joins FortiGuard to provide 24/7 threat response coverage for clients in Oceania.

Will a vaccine passport help international flights take off?
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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covid-19
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hotels
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bso
Immunity credentials could mean that both international and domestic carriers could start flying with greater confidence — and the world could get moving again.

The ultimate remote working hardware and software kit
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Poly has released the all-in-one Poly Studio P5 kit, providing hardware and software solutions for remote working.

Interview: SAS outlines the seven AI-based trends you'll see in 2021
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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ai
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healthtech
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sas
Artificial intelligence has, let's face it, been the subject of much hype, of experimentation, and in some cases, pipe dreams.

Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.

Microsoft Exchange breach a wake-up call to ditch the server
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft Exchange breach prompts small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to ditch their servers, says IT services director.

The importance of AI to modern observability
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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digital transformation
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aiops
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ai
Artificial intelligence is crucial for modern observability, managing variables, proactive decision making, and complementing human expertise.

IoT botnets: Perspectives from a residential router
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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malware
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ddos
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iot
Surprisingly, a vast volume of malicious traffic can reach a residential device, writes Radware head of research Daniel Smith.

How a NZ contact centre solution grew into a leading Microsoft Teams offering
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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crm
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uc
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martech
NZ-based Zeacom's software has become Enghouse’s top-selling contact centre solution, with its Microsoft Teams contact centre offering at its heart.