Retail stories - Page 374
£400k fine: Is it big enough for Carphone Warehouse’s huge data breach?
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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hackers
The retailer has received a £400k fine after 'striking' security issues & systemic failures led to its 2015 breach - but experts say it's not enough.
CES 2018 - Crucial launches MX500 SDD
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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crucial
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ces
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ssd storage
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, memory gurus, Crucial, have launched their MX500 solid-state drive.
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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fintech
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eftpos
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online shopping
Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.
Cashless transactions, Cloudscene, and the Malaysian data center market in 2018
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cloudscene is the world’s largest directory of co-location data centers, cloud service providers and network fabrics.
Norwood launches enterprise VPN security app
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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vpns
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wireless networks
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apps
World Secure lets organisations easily adjust staff members’ VPN security profiles on the fly in response to evolving cybersecurity threats.
Cloud workloads at risk from security, management and compliance failings – research
Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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winmagic
Over 33% of respondents reported that data is only partially encrypted in the cloud, and 39% admitted to not having unbroken security audit trails.
Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Entering 2018, there are also four additional major deals that have been agreed to but not yet closed that are worth over $2.6 billion.
Best data center company to work for in Asia named
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
HR Asia survey reveals best and worst companies to work for in Singapore, with Equinix taking home an award. #HRAsia #SingaporeCompanies.
CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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case study
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals stole millions from Queensland law firms using a simple email scam, tricking lawyers into revealing their login passwords.
2018 to be the ‘year of the self-learning data organisation’
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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iaas
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multi-cloud
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Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.
Several huge video games to look forward to in 2018
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wii u
2017 has been a great year for video games no matter which console you own. We try our best to rank the best 2018 games.
Gartner’s ten predictions for smartphone AI developments
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.
Intel processor vulnerabilities: What you need to know about Meltdown and Spectre
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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google
Desktops, laptops, and smartphones running on vulnerable processors can be exposed to unauthorized access and information theft.
LG’s new projector streams a 4K screen on to your wall
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
LG announced the HU80KA projector, its first 4K UHD1 model designed to deliver ultra-sharp video in a compact design...
Apple confirms that macOS and iOS are vulnerable to Meltdown bugs
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Security issues known as Meltdown and Spectre affect all modern processors, including Apple's Mac systems and iOS devices. No known exploits at this time.
Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify to kill bad background music
Wed, 20th Dec 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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digital music
Marketing Melodies partners with Spotify-backed Soundtrack Your Brand to revolutionise in-store music for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
Five Tips on Shopping Safely This Festive Season
Tue, 19th Dec 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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wireless networks
Aussie shoppers face online scam risks amidst festive e-sales surge. Stay vigilant with top cybersecurity tips.
Hands-on review: Immersive and intuitive gaming with Corsair's K68 keyboard
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This keyboard handles all gaming scenarios like a breeze, regardless of whether you're a fan of MMORPGs, shooters or strategy games.
The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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cartech
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evs
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the warehouse group
The Warehouse is installing EV charging stations at stores across New Zealand, starting in Invercargill, with free charging available for the first few months.
Is your data stuck in a swamp? IBM and SAP have the answer
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Power8 is a system designed from the ground up to complement the SAP HANA system and to respond to the influx big data.