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Teraco breaks ground on South African data centre
Data Center Planning

Teraco breaks ground on South African data centre

The JB4 data centre, located in Ekurhuleni, will take just over a year to build as a standalone data centre, with completion slated for Q1 2022.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
Ping Identity acquires Symphonic Software
Identity and Access Management

Ping Identity acquires Symphonic Software

Ping Identity acquires Scotland-based security firm Symphonic Software, adding its dynamic authorisation platform to its portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020
Wearable sensor industry worth $2.5 billion in 2020
Semiconductors

Wearable sensor industry worth $2.5 billion in 2020

The wearable sensor industry is set to reach $2.5bn by 2020, despite economic challenges caused by COVID-19, says IDTechEX.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Six steps for effective public-sector cloud adoption in a post-COVID-19 world
Malware

Six steps for effective public-sector cloud adoption in a post-COVID-19 world

Australian and New Zealand governments urged to adopt comprehensive cybersecurity strategies as technology rapidly transforms the public sector.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
The green future of the public cloud
Public Cloud

The green future of the public cloud

As data centres grow by 14% annually, a shift to sustainable cloud practices, advocated by Accenture, could slash CO2 emissions by 59 million tonnes each year.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Yubico rolls out subscription service for hardware authentication keys
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico rolls out subscription service for hardware authentication keys

Yubico expands into the Asia Pacific market with its first regional client using the YubiEnterprise Subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness
Wearables

Work it: Apple's new Watch series puts huge focus on health & fitness

It's time… for new additions to the Apple Watch series, with the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE, and the new Fitness+ app.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales
Wearables

COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales

COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC
Wearables

COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC

COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support
Identity and Access Management

Yubico launches latest YubiKey with NFC & USB-C support

Yubico launches YubiKey 5C NFC, a hardware authentication key for secure authentication across various devices and platforms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Fujitsu recognised a leader in Australian cyber security
Cybersecurity

Fujitsu recognised a leader in Australian cyber security

Fujitsu recognized as cybersecurity leader in Australia by ISG. Strong technical capabilities and focus on basics praised.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Apple pledges 100% carbon neutrality by 2030
Supply Chain

Apple pledges 100% carbon neutrality by 2030

Apple commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, reducing carbon footprints of every device sold to zero in 10 years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Vodafone NZ moves forward on digital reinvention with appointment of strategy officer
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ moves forward on digital reinvention with appointment of strategy officer

Mooney will be tasked with helping to guide the business through its ongoing reinvention towards becoming a more digitally focused business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Software providers seeing light at end of pandemic tunnel
Report

Software providers seeing light at end of pandemic tunnel

ABSIA's report uncovers expectations of growth and innovation and technological change as the Australian economy emerges from the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis
Unified Communications

Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis

e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)

With the actual MotoGP season postponed, Milestone's MotoGP 20 offers a brutal yet rewarding simulation for fans willing to conquer its steep learning curve.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
TCO puts sustainability data back in the hands of IT purchasers
Clean technologies

TCO puts sustainability data back in the hands of IT purchasers

TCO Certified has extended its online product finder to included measurable sustainable performance data for certified products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Fitbit Charge 4

With inbuilt GPS and Fitbit Pay in a reasonable $270 device, I appreciate the insights it provides for the sake of my mental and physical health.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Organisations increasingly concerned about data centre sustainability
Clean technologies

Organisations increasingly concerned about data centre sustainability

As data centres threaten to consume up to 20% of global electricity in a decade, DigiPlex launches a guide urging businesses to address sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020