No evidence ‘Facebook Login’ exploited during security breach, company says
Facebook says no evidence third party apps accessed using compromised accounts. Facebook says that in the wake of a major security breach it revealed last week it has analysed its logs and found no evidence that the ‘Facebook Login’ service has been exploited. Facebook late last week announced that some 50 million accounts were affected […]
2019 IT Budget Research Report: IT spending increases due to business conditions, security, and revenue opportunities.
Budget season is upon us. As businesses prepare their annual budgets they must respond to new business conditions in a highly competitive world. Technology spending, and the IT budget will influence the budget planning process as companies implement new processes and technology to support company growth and revenue opportunities. In 2017 and 2018 Tech Pro […]
How programming will change over the next 10 years: 5 predictions
A universal language and AI-based systems could revolutionise developer work in the future. Developers working in the field for even just a few years have already seen the rise and fall of several programming languages and tools. Software development is a dynamic field, and job needs are constantly shifting, so it’s key to keep an […]
2019 IT Budget Research Report: IT spending increases due to business conditions, security, and revenue opportunities
Budget season is upon us. As businesses prepare their annual budgets they must respond to new business conditions in a highly competitive world. Technology spending, and the IT budget will influence the budget planning process as companies implement new processes and technology to support company growth and revenue opportunities. In 2017 and 2018 Tech Pro […]
What is a smart city? How to define a smart city
Building the Infrastructure for Tomorrow: What Makes a City ‘Smart’? “Smart city” has evolved far beyond a simple tech buzzword. With the massive surge in Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and connected devices, urban environments around the world are becoming more integrated and responsive than ever before. However, a smart city is defined differently depending […]
The deep-learning revolution: How understanding the brain will let us supercharge AI
If anyone is qualified to talk about the machine-learning revolution currently underway it’s Terry Sejnowski. Long before the virtual assistant Alexa was a glint in Amazon’s eye or self-driving cars were considered remotely feasible, Professor Sejnowski was laying the foundations for the field of deep learning. Sejnowski was one of a small group of researchers in the 1980s […]
The Evolution of data storage: From paper to cloud
We must not limit ourselves to seeing cloud as a great new storage device — we must see cloud for its capabilities to enhance what we can do with data. By 2025, it’s predicted that the size of the global data-sphere will be 163 zettabytes. For context, one zettabyte is one trillion gigabytes. Imagine trying […]
True private cloud isn’t dead: Here are the companies leading the charge
As companies seek the convenience of cloud operating models, but are dealing with data that cannot be run in the public cloud, private cloud emerges as a viable alternative. While some have proclaimed the death of private cloud in the enterprise, recent Wikibon research seeks to denote the growing segment of True Private Cloud (TPC) […]
Australia’s Assistance and Access Bill: Tech Companies and Decryption Capabilities
The Australian Government released the draft Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018. The legislation aims to address the widespread adoption of encrypted communications by criminals and update interception laws for the digital age. The proposed laws apply broadly to designated communications providers—capturing any entity that delivers electronic communications services or equipment […]
Smile for the camera when your licence is a selfie on your phone
SOME drivers will no longer need to carry their card around everywhere under a radical change to their driver’s licences. The smartphones’ world domination marches on. The latest card casualty in the expanding digital sphere is the driver’s licence. Residents of Sydney’s east will be eligible to take part in a digital licence trial from […]