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5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace
Analyst report

5 types of workers to drive the digital workplace

As digital workplaces evolve, Gartner identifies five worker types – Engineers, Mavericks, Pilots, Caretakers, Navigators – each crucial for future success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Equinix: The elastic hybrid cloud evolution
Hybrid Cloud

Equinix: The elastic hybrid cloud evolution

Snowmobile, a 45 foot container truck holds up to 100 petabytes of data to be moved from an enterprise data center to an AWS site.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Cloud exchanges clearing path to better network performance
Hyperscale

Cloud exchanges clearing path to better network performance

As the enterprise increasingly adopts cloud, more business-critical applications are moving into cloud environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017
Unified Communications

Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017

Workplaces are transforming. Technology is the driving force. And it's impacting business at all levels, from C-Suite to intern.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
The changing demand for data center services
Network Infrastructure

The changing demand for data center services

As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, businesses are looking at how they can use IT to benefit their organization.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
Organisations 'not doing enough' to prevent data breaches
Breach Prevention

Organisations 'not doing enough' to prevent data breaches

Up-to-date security systems, usable security, and awareness on how to deal with threats and social engineering are needed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
What actually happens inside a Microsoft data center?
Hyperscale

What actually happens inside a Microsoft data center?

With more than 100 data centers in 34 regions, Microsoft has the scale to meet almost any need a customer could have.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Why hybrid IT can be a more cost-effective and practical choice
Hyperscale

Why hybrid IT can be a more cost-effective and practical choice

IT management faces challenges with divergent business and tech trends. Cloud computing offers a flexible solution.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing
Microsoft

Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing

Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Understanding why Risk Intelligence is a true game changer for MSPs
Partner Programmes

Understanding why Risk Intelligence is a true game changer for MSPs

With an increasingly regulated and hostile Internet, MSPs are forced to move at the pace dictated by cybercriminals - Risk Intelligence can help.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Leveraging power BI on a university campus
Application Performance Monitoring

Leveraging power BI on a university campus

The benefits of academic dashboards are frequently presented, yet the high cost of many solutions leave small institutions struggling.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence
Hyperscale

Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence

Of course the million dollar question was how to harness these insights and leverage them to forge business advantage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak
Malware

Healthcare organisations in the crosshairs of Gatak

The group behind the Gatak Trojan (Trojan.Gatak) continues to pose a threat with the healthcare sector heavily affected by attacks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
F5 and Equinix: Hybrid cloud application services without compromise
Hyperscale

F5 and Equinix: Hybrid cloud application services without compromise

F5 and Equinix launch adaptable tech to blend IT and cloud, ensuring secure and fluid hybrid cloud app services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Equinix on data: Insuring a bright future
Hyperscale

Equinix on data: Insuring a bright future

Many insurers have robust customer facing platforms and technology can help them to address their customer needs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Our top global shopping cities (that also host Equinix data centers)
Hyperscale

Our top global shopping cities (that also host Equinix data centers)

Find out which global shopping meccas also host Equinix data centers - London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo, Dubai, Shanghai and Sao Paolo.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Disaster recovery in the cloud equals business continuity for all
Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery in the cloud equals business continuity for all

Cloud disaster recovery market to surge, promising uninterrupted operations for businesses of all sizes with 70% planning adoption.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm
Malware

The odd, 8-year legacy of the Conficker worm

Conficker's legacy lingers eight years after it first emerged, infecting 11 million devices worldwide and costing up to USD $9 billion in cleanup.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016