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Top five barriers for system integrators to adopt cloud
System integrators face different barriers to most organisations when it comes to the cloud. What are some of these barriers and what can be done to overcome them? [ + ]
Melbourne Comms Connect early bird regos about to close
Early bird registrations for the Melbourne Comms Connect event in late November close tomorrow, 18 October. The event, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 20-22 November, will cover the latest in radio communications, including wireless networks, IP convergence, mobile broadband and more. [ + ]
Cisco, Microsoft dominate Aus UC market
Cisco and Microsoft control over 40% of the $700m Australian UC market, but new trends such as the emergence of cloud-based solutions could shake up the status quo. [ + ]
Zettaset sues Intel in big data stoush
Big data vendor Zettaset has sued Intel, claiming the chip maker misappropriated trade secrets related to its Hadoop management software. [ + ]
How to promote and enable innovative thinking in your team members
You can't just throw a bunch of smart people into a room full of sticky notes, whiteboards and Nerf guns and expect that three hours later, your next big product will emerge. MYOB CTO Simon Raik-Allen explains how to get the most out of the development process. [ + ]
Most bank transactions to move to cloud by 2016
Six in 10 will process the majority of their transactions in the cloud by 2016, according to a Garner report predicting key movements in seven industries. [ + ]
Google's shared endorsements and the "creepy line"
Google's plan to use more Google+ profile data in advertising serves as both a potential model for other companies' big data monetisation efforts and as a cautionary tale. [ + ]
Unified threat management explained
Unified threat management (UTM) systems combine a firewall with other security features, centralising visibility, reporting and security controls in a single device to simplify management of network security. [ + ]
COMMENTARY: Did Conroy really admit failure?
Stephen Conroy last week made what some have labelled "rare admissions" of mistakes in Labor's approach to the NBN. But do his comments really constitute admissions of failure? [ + ]
Backdoor discovered in D-Link routers
Several D-Link router models contain a vulnerability that would give an interloper complete administrative access over the devices, according to one vulnerability researcher. [ + ]
BAI wins project management deal with NSW SES
NSW State Emergency Services (NSW SES) has engaged BAI to provide project management capabilities for a statewide radio communications upgrade project. [ + ]
OSIA wants end to software patents in Australia
Industry body OSIA is calling on Australia to follow in the footsteps of New Zealand and abolish software patents. [ + ]
Dell latest to jump from Windows RT ship
Dell has revealed it has no plans to refresh its Windows RT tablet line-up - another apparent setback for the struggling OS. Analysts blame the OS's lack of traction partly on the lack of the compatibility with the Microsoft PC ecosystem and speculate as to its future. [ + ]
UPDATED: Alcatel-Lucent will cut 10,000-15,000 jobs
Alcatel-Lucent will cut between 10,000 and 15,000 jobs worldwide before 2016, while also adding new positions to bring the net reduction to 10,000, as part of a plan to turn the company's fortunes around. [ + ]
A/NZ handset market hits plateau in Q2
Australian and New Zealand mobile phone shipments contracted more than 20% in Q2, with even smartphone sales declining slightly, according to IDC. [ + ]