Voice&Data Feature Articles

Clouds are looming for UC

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:16:56 +0000

UC cloud-based services are becoming more prevalent.

The changing role of satellite in Australian telecommunications

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:49:27 +0000

Satellite services are still essential for a minority of users.

The great information glut

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:07:35 +0000

30% of ANZ organisations exposed to unnecessary risk.

IT training is still vital

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:40:25 +0000

The IT training industry remains strong despite some sectors suffering a loss in the current environment.

Tips and tricks for securing data in the cloud

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:04:20 +0000

Securing data in the cloud.

Data management in the new regulatory environment

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:00:26 +0000

Preventing data loss to meet stringent government regulations.

Agent-based backup not suitable for virtual environments

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:31:44 +0000

According to Vmware fans, agent-based backup tools aren't able to sufficiently handle virtual environments. Some have reported success using snapshots, instead.

Survival in question as file transfer risks and costs escalate

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:35:01 +0000

File transfer is becoming more complex so a managed file transfer system is advocated to provide security and surety.

Perimeter model not always best way to go

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:00:52 +0000

Local security controls are not effective enough to stop distributed denial of service attacks that have the potential to bring an organisation down.

Eight golden steps to a better information management strategy

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:47:03 +0000

As the volume and complexity of information continues to grow almost exponentially, there is a danger that organisations will be overwhelmed and unable to access and retain information. This article outlines the steps that organisations need to take to deliver an information strategy that firmly aligns business policies and processes with people and technology.

802.11n and the all-wireless campus

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:33:09 +0000

Highlights of some of the challenges facing higher education institutions as they look to deliver campus-wide, high-performance and cost-effective wireless infrastructures.

Backing up virtual environments with VMware

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:25:50 +0000

In this article we explain how to install and use VMware Data Recovery.

Clouds are a possibility when governments consider ICT policy

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:18:23 +0000

Governments need to have cloud computing on their radar when formulating ICT policy.

Is Hyper-V secure enough for the enterprise?

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:23:11 +0000

VMware is actively raising doubts about the security of Microsoft's Hyper-V. Is there any truth to the claims?

Virtualisation empowers end users

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:20:27 +0000

Virtualisation and cloud computing are allowing end users to get out from under the thumb of IT departments - something that could be worth worrying about.

Networks get smarter as virtualisation increases

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:16:50 +0000

As virtualisation, mobility and guest access become mission-critical, enterprises are increasingly employing intelligent edge switches.

Virtualisation 101 - what you need to know

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:14:55 +0000

Virtualisation is virtualising more and more technology infrastructure with real, measurable benefits.

User security in the office of the future

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:44:58 +0000

The days of the permanent office cubicle are almost over: users are exploding outward into the world and taking their data with them. But how do you secure user access in a distributed world?

Network key to virtualisation projects

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:13:16 +0000

If you're considering virtualisation, you should involve your network administrator in all aspects of planning, design and implementation, analysts say.

Virtualisation to exhibit more vendor lock-in, higher prices

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:09:51 +0000

VMware may soon completely monopolise the virtualisation market, analysts warn, which would have ramifications for prices and vendor lock-in.