2.4GHz is a headache for Wi-Fi users, and it's here to stay
Current-generation Wi-Fi technology lives in the 5GHz band. Almost all of the major innovation in wireless standards takes place in the relatively untroubled frequencies around 5GHz (and well above),...
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View ArticleNSA suggests using virtualization to secure smartphones
The U.S. National Security Agency is now suggesting government departments and businesses buy smartphones secured using virtualization, a technology it currently requires only on tablets and laptopsThe...
View ArticleIBM and NUS collaborate to promote FinTech & Blockchain training in Singapore
The National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing and the IBM Center for Blockchain Innovation (ICBI), a part of IBM Research, are collaborating to jointly develop a module on financial...
View ArticleDespite benefits, IoT brings new risks
By 2019, 86% of organizations in Asia Pacific will have some form of IoT in place, according to “The Internet of Things: Today and Tomorrow,” research released by Aruba. While organizations adopt IoT...
View ArticleMost companies unprepared to protect customers against data breaches
A majority (80 percent) of global security executives surveyed (78 percent in Singapore) are concerned that detected data breaches go unaddressed, reveals a survey released by ServiceNow.This comes at...
View ArticleBanks confident in cybersecurity capabilities but lack real-world testing
Many senior bank executives are confident about their cybersecurity strategy, yet a lack of comprehensive, practical testing is leaving gaps in their defense, according to a new report from...
View ArticleSophos adds anti-ransomware CryptoGuard technology to server protection products
Sophos has announcedthat its next-generation anti-ransomware CryptoGuard technology is now available with its Sophos Server Protectionproducts. With this optimisation, Sophos Server Protection now has...
View ArticleThree traps to avoid on the path to digital transformation
Within the next ten years, disruptive technologies such as mobile internet, cloud technology, 3D printing, and advanced robotics are expected to result in 30% GDP growth in Southeast Asia alone. There...
View ArticleTelco Systems and Silver Peak announce open vCPE Solution for SD-WAN
Telco Systems, a provider of CE 2.0, MPLS, IP, SDN/NFV solutions, and Silver Peak, a provider of broadband and hybrid WAN solutions, have announced a new open vCPE solution for managed SD-WAN...
View ArticleOrange Business Services rolls out its new global public cloud in Asia Pacific
Orange Business Services has launched its suite of global public cloud services in Asia Pacific. This consists of three pillars: the Flexible Engine public cloud platform (IaaS/PaaS platform jointly...
View ArticleFinancial firms hit with million dollar losses per cybersecurity incident
The costs associated with cyberattacks on the financial sector are rising as organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats. New research by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International reveals the scale...
View ArticleCyberespionage hits manufacturing, public sector and education hard
Cyberespionage is now the most common type of attack seen in manufacturing, the public sector and now education, warns the Verizon 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report.Much of this is due to the high...
View ArticleMore than half of IT teams will struggle due to a lack of the 'right' skills
An encouraging 91 percent of global IT leaders acknowledge that IT departments are currently recognized as very important or critical to innovation and business growth, according to a new Global...
View ArticlePalo Alto Networks' Traps now supports MacOS and Android
Palo Alto Networks, the next-generation security company, has announced enhancements to its Traps advanced endpoint protection offering that strengthen its malware and exploit prevention capabilities...
View ArticleHCI is 'incredible technology' but not for all use cases
As hyper-converged infrastructure makes its way from edge applications to core workloads, the scale of the implementations is increasing. With scale comes added pressure on the resources being consumed...
View ArticleINTERPOL operation unveils thousands of botnet servers and hundreds of...
Nearly 9,000 botnet command and control (C2) servers and hundreds of compromised websites, including government portals were identified from a groundbreaking INTERPOL-led cybercrime operation involving...
View ArticleThai insurance company launches mobile app for motor claims
Continuing its digital transformation, MSIG Insurance has launched MSIG SpeeDi, a mobile app for motor claims, in Thailand, as part of the company’s commitment to provide an enhanced and seamless...
View ArticleCustomer realization of digital transformation is Dell EMC's new goal
Cloud computing and Big Data have been replaced by Digital Transformation in terms of hype coming from vendors and Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, wants Dell EMC and it’s component...
View ArticleCEO understanding of digital business is improving
An unsettled global political environment has not shifted CEOs' focus on profits and growth in 2017. Growth is the No. 1 business priority for 58 percent of CEOs, according to a recent survey of 388...
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