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AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?
Open source

AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?

New Zealand's AI-DAY event showcased the unconventional use of AI for pest control, including a device that lures and eliminates predators.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Global Stories

Game review: Broforce gets Switched
Gaming

Game review: Broforce gets Switched

Devolver Digital's acclaimed retro-shooter, Broforce, blasts onto Nintendo Switch, allowing players to enjoy its 80s/90s action-movie nostalgia on the go.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Thinxtra honoured for IoT operation and implementation
Desktop-as-a-Service

Thinxtra honoured for IoT operation and implementation

The IoT specialist network operator and solutions provider has been awarded two awards this year, and nominated for two more.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global
Robotics

Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global

It was the right time to add a professional chief executive to a high-calibre team, especially after strong growth and funding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Exclusive: How AI and quantum computing are changing cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

Exclusive: How AI and quantum computing are changing cybersecurity

AI and quantum computing are transforming cybersecurity, promising enhanced threat detection and faster responses, but also presenting new challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs

The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018
Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report
Distributed Denial of Service

Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report

Attack traffic origination against from China and Russia combined was three times the number of attacks from the US.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018
Day 2 of InfoSec EU 18 wraps up – here's some of the main highlights
Cybersecurity

Day 2 of InfoSec EU 18 wraps up – here's some of the main highlights

Some of the features included a keynote from Baroness Martha Lane Fox, the first ever InfoSec Europe Symposium, and various awards.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level
DevOps

Data center sustainability: The hunt for renewables is on at an enterprise level

Ten years ago, you wouldn't be able to source a utility-scale solar project that was cost-neutral to the price of utility power. Today it's possible.

By Rod Glover • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Anatomy of an outage: Understanding the lifecycle of downtime
Disaster Recovery

Anatomy of an outage: Understanding the lifecycle of downtime

Businesses face high costs and risks with outages, impacting operations and reputation; understanding all stages is key.

By Eric Vaughn • 7 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review
Unified Communications

Government launches telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review

Current consumer safeguards have been in place since Telstra owned and operated the national fixed-line telecommunications network.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Join leading security experts and execs at Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum from April 30 to May 2. Secure your spot now!.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Interview: Hitachi Vantara discusses the big questions on everyone's data-obsessed minds
Storage

Interview: Hitachi Vantara discusses the big questions on everyone's data-obsessed minds

Hitachi Vantara's VP discusses businesses' struggles with data storage, management and the impact of IoT and machine learning.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences
Marketing Technologies

New cybersecurity export strategy from UK govt to bolster global defences

The UK government today announced the launch of a new strategy to support the export of the nation's cybersecurity technologies.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Australia strengthens ties with 10 Asian countries to boost digital trade
Marketing Technologies

Australia strengthens ties with 10 Asian countries to boost digital trade

Australia's Government has launched a joint initiative with ASEAN to boost digital trade and support economic growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Government invests $300m in nation's space sector, sets up first agency
Space Technologies

Government invests $300m in nation's space sector, sets up first agency

The UK Government is investing $41m into the nation's first space agency, aiming to secure a greater portion of the global space market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Australia joins NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Cybersecurity

Australia joins NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Australia opens its first pop-up embassy in Tallinn, Estonia to support its aim of becoming a member of NATO's cyber defence hub.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018