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Dealing with the network challenges presented by IoT

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Whether we like it or not, the world is becoming increasingly connected. The Internet of Things (IoT) has gone from an industry buzzword to a very real phenomenon. Recent figures from Gartner predict there will be 4.9 billion connected ‘things’ in use globally by the end of this year, with …

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4 sure-fire strategies for cultivating client credibility

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There’s been much researched and reported about why businesses don’t turn a profit – some chronically operating “in the red” month after month until failure finally ensues. In fact, reports reveal that a staggering 50 per cent of new small businesses fail in the first year, alone, and only one-third …

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How wireless connectivity is changing the face of higher education

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Smartphones, tablets, social networks and the cloud have changed the way we work, live – and study. University students in particular are traditionally the early adopters of new technologies. In fact, we would be hard pressed to find a student who doesn’t share photos on Facebook or Instagram, stream TV …

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3 crucial steps to making BYOD safe for your enterprise

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For many in the workforce, carrying two or more smart and/or mobile devices at all times has become the norm. As a result, the ‘bring your own device’ or BYOD trend within the office is fairly commonplace, especially within companies looking to save on costs and increase mobility for its …

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Are your employees digital natives or digital immigrants?

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The modern workplace is awash with people of different ages and varying levels of technological understanding and expertise. As a result, it’s imperative that the approaches taken by the modern enterprise to safeguard technology and maximise network security caters to this broader spectrum of end users, each of whom has …

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Over-confidence and ignoring the shift in IT could kill your company

skull and crossbones screen mainjpg Over-confidence and ignoring the shift in IT could kill your company

From the outset, let me be clear: I work for a technology company. That means I believe in the power and contribution of tech to stable, growing and successful businesses – from the one-man-band consultant dependent on the mobile office to the mega-corporation racing to keep its supply chain as …

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