Posted on December 20, 2017
Australia's data connections to Asia are getting old. The SEA-ME-WE3—which stands for South East Asia - Middle East - Western Europe—connects Perth to Singapore. It’s also our western seaboard’s only connection to the Asian region. It was built in 2000, and 17 years is a lifetime in the…
Posted on December 14, 2017
Having access to a dam full of water isn’t much good if you can only access it through a straw. The same applies to data, with every good cloud service only as strong as the pathway a business has to access it. Thankfully, there are different ways organisations can tap into their data on cloud services,…
Posted on December 04, 2017
Cloud computing is transforming the way enterprise businesses handle data. The question is how do you choose the right cloud solution for your organisation? Some business leaders worry about the cost associated with new technology and extra data storage. They wonder if it’s worth the trouble changing…
Posted on November 30, 2017
Australia has one of the most robust banking and financial services sectors in the world, with four of its banks among the world’s top 25 for being the safest. The country’s financial services sector is the largest contributor to the national economy, contributing around $150 billion to the country’s…
Posted on November 30, 2017
Data is fast becoming one of the most precious commodities any business holds. Which is why it’s become a target for cyber criminals, highlighted by the Petya and WannaCry ransomware attacks in the last year. These breaches saw hundreds of thousands of businesses across the globe hit hard, with…
Posted on November 29, 2017
Not many of us are aware that the global undersea cables network carries almost 100 per cent of the intercontinental electronic communications traffic. From allowing us to make phone calls to enabling us to conduct critical financial transactions and deal effectively with customers across the globe,…
Posted on November 28, 2017
Vocus Communications announces today that building work on the Australia Singapore Cable has now passed the halfway point, reaching a number of critical milestones. The Vocus-owned project, worth USD$170m, provides an important link between Australia and two of Asia’s strongest economies – Indonesia…
Posted on November 27, 2017
The image of a connected car or autonomous surgery is likely to flash before our eyes, when we think of Internet of Things (IoT). Beyond these instances, the technology promises to truly transform the way we do business. Globally, nearly 20.8 billion devices are likely to be connected by 2020, according…
Posted on November 26, 2017
Wearables are the hottest trend in the consumer segment, but they’re not just a fashion statement. A growing number of enterprises now utilise wearables to enhance the efficiency of their operations. Furthermore, the Australian wearable market is likely to touch $1 billion by 2018, according to…
Posted on November 25, 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) goes far beyond a technological trend. It’s reshaping the way we live. By better connecting customers to products and services, and gathering valuable data about how they use them, IoT is already helping enterprise businesses become more dynamic. So why isn’t everyone doing…