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New age of high computing tech for Melbourne Uni
The University of Melbourne says it's the first university to launch a new service that combines a traditional HPC with a flexible cloud computing component, known as Spartan. [ + ]
Tech policy should promote use, not just creation
The major political parties are focused more on what we have seen in the past, rather than the sort of business disruption we are seeing at present. [ + ]
Australia has fastest peak mobile broadband speeds in APAC
Australia had the fastest average peak mobile internet speeds in APAC during Q1, according to Akamai's latest State of the Internet report, but ranked a mere 56th in terms of peak fixed line speeds. [ + ]
Looking beyond the bigger picture
A preventative approach to infrastructure and network health can help IT departments eliminate small problems and distractions, while freeing up time to focus on digital transformation. [ + ]
Malware silently roots phones; Dell sells SonicWALL and Quest; 154m Americans' data leaked
Dell Software Group offloaded to private equity and hedge fund, 'Godless' malware found on Google Play, and data brokerage customer details leaked. [ + ]
Unlicensed software: pay now or later?
Using unlicensed software can be a bigger headache than most businesses realise, as what starts out as a short-term financial shortcut can end up as a costly legal problem. [ + ]
Buying a PC in the EOFY sales? Don't panic!
You must choose the right technology to suit your business needs to truly get value out of the end-of-financial-year sales and tax incentives. [ + ]
Adelaide aims to transform into a Gig City
The South Australian Government will fund a $4.65m project to connect key business precincts of Adelaide with high-speed fibre capable of speeds of up to 10 Gbps. [ + ]
KPMG Australia calls on IBM's Watson
KPMG Australia will apply IBM Watson cognitive computing technology to its audit and assurance services. [ + ]
Making Sydney a competitive tech start-up hub
Now could be the time to launch your tech business in Sydney with the City's new action plan to support start-ups. [ + ]
Aussies drafted for global cybersecurity board
Two prominent Australians will be among 15 elected individuals to hold a place on the international ISACA board during 2016–17. [ + ]
1 in 3 Aussie orgs breached over last year
The annual Security Exhibition & Conference industry survey shows that while 32% of organisations have suffered a data breach in the past 12 months, only 78% have an established incident plan. [ + ]
La Trobe signs SaaS deal with TechnologyOne
La Trobe University has signed a SaaS partnership contract with TechnologyOne for a student management system. [ + ]
Speed and agility — the keys to success
The new paradigm of digital transformation will enable you to build ongoing organisational success by understanding and relating to your customers. [ + ]
Delivering a digital strategy
You have a digital strategy but the clock is ticking and pressure is mounting to deliver. What now? Here are five things to think about. [ + ]
