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Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
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Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.
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Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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apple
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bi
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big data
Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.
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Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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managed services
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partner programmes
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recruitment
As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.
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Twitter gets a makeover
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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facebook
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social media
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Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.
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Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.
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Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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facebook
Facebook to launch Calibra wallet for its new Libra currency in 2020, targeting global financial inclusion.
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Facebook: 'We'll pay you if we can track your apps'
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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facebook
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market research
Facebook Study program to pay users for app usage data, promising transparency and security.
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Who's watching you?
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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vpn
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privacy
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instagram
With privacy an increasing concern amongst the public, users should be more aware than ever of what personal data companies hold.
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Facebook sues South Korean analytics firm Rankwave
Mon, 13th May 2019
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Last week the company filed a lawsuit against South Korean data analytics Rankwave, whose apps used the Facebook platform.
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Experts and execs comment on Facebook data leak
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook's reputation takes another hit as 540 million user records are exposed due to misconfigured AWS servers.
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Millions of Facebook user records exposed in latest data leak
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
UpGuard reported that each of the data sets was stored in its own Amazon S3 bucket configured to allow public download of files.
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Data centre titans blazing green energy trail – AWS under fire
Thu, 28th Mar 2019
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microsoft
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apple
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cloud services
Data from Cloudscene has revealed tech giants like Google and Apple are setting a precedent in renewable energy, but AWS has come under fire.
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NZ investment funds throw weight against social media giants
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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google
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facebook
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A consortium of NZ funds managing assets worth more than $90m are appealing against Facebook, Twitter, and Google following the Christchurch terror attacks.
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NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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facebook
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twitter
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NZ telcos urge Facebook, Twitter, Google for talks on curbing violent content after Christchurch attack.
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Facebook launches dedicated home for its Gaming
Sat, 16th Mar 2019
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gaming
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technology gifts
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facebook
Facebook has unveiled a new home for its Gaming feature, aiming to make it easier for users to discover, play, watch, and share gaming content.
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A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far
Sat, 23rd Feb 2019
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cloud services
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colocation
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data centre operators
Alibaba Cloud, Facebook, and Oracle - among others - have already opened major facilities this year, so here's a round-up.
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Okta: Reclaiming control over digital identity
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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iam
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identity
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okta
What is a digital identity? Who is responsible for that information? And what rights do digital citizens have?.
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Facebook fights fake news ahead of Africa elections
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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elections
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whatsapp
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Facebook Africa is deploying local fact-checkers and improving digital literacy to combat misinformation ahead of elections across the continent.
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Germany watchdog calls out Facebook's 'abuse of power'
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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facebook
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privacy
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google
Germany blocks Facebook's mass data merger, citing abuse of dominance.
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Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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cybersecurity
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facebook
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social media
Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.
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Facebook ban serves as stern warning for marketing firms
Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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martech
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facebook
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digital marketing
Facebook has banned a digital marketing group in the Philippines from its platform after the agency allegedly violated spam and misrepresentation policies.
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NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018
Wed, 9th Jan 2019
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vpn
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Over a billion affected by data breaches in 2018, from BA to Marriott, exposing sensitive details.
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Hyperscalers hurling colossal capital at data centres
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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microsoft
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apple
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colocation
The old proverb ‘you have to spend money to make money’ could never be truer than in the hyperscale data centre industry.
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Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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facebook
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learning
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social network
Facebook launches mentorship in groups for personal growth.