Thought Leadership
Understanding retail’s pressing digital needs in the age of the new normal
As retail organizations battle lockdowns in different parts of the world due to the coronavirus, Forrester estimates that the industry will suffer a loss of US$2.1 trillion globally in 2020. In Asia Pacific alone, revenues are expected to fall by US$767 billion, a 10 percent decline over 2019 figures.…
Why Security is the bridge between continuity and resilience for businesses
Up until the global coronavirus pandemic, working from home was simply an option. Organizations were prepared with an 80/20 model where 80% of users worked on-premises and the remaining 20% could access remote working solutions. With no end to the lockdown in sight for many, organizations need 100…
The show must go on: Business continuity under workplace disruption
It’s hard to remember a time when small businesses were faced with greater challenges to their survival. This year has seen a summer of extreme bushfires followed immediately by a global health crisis with devastating economic impact. And that’s on top of the day-to-day challenges of cyber-security…
Getting business ready for the new normal
In the blink of an eye, the world as we knew it has changed. As governments across the world announce lockdowns of various proportions, companies are now having to run their operations with almost their entire teams working remotely. In many cases, they have had to make this switch overnight, or within…
Winners of the Cisco Women in IT Awards for 2020
Cisco is proud to share the winners of the 2020 Women in IT Awards, recognising the very best in female talent across its customer and partner community. In response to the wealth of standout submissions, all categories exceeded the traditional six finalist limit, showcasing the very best in the…
Cisco & RMIT Launch Health Transformation Lab
Cisco & RMIT Launch Health Transformation Lab Healthcare innovation to deliver game-changing health solutions Cisco & RMIT Health Transformation Lab aims to address health system transformation through applied innovation, a collaboration across academia and industry. The Lab operates…
Cisco Top Trends for 2020
The following is a summary of my predictions of the ICT trends for 2020. They have been selected because of their impact on the networking industry, and they forecast what is expected to happen or start happening, within the next 12 months. This information incorporates input and insights from several…
The Most Common Cyberthreats of 2019 – and How to Spot the Tell-tale Signs
‘Tis the season of resolutions – and as we charter our course for 2020, it’s also a time for reflection as business leaders for organisations large and small ask themselves, what can we learn from the year before? Where did we triumph, and where did we fall? There’s one thing that’s sure to unite the entire…
Brace, Brace – What SMBs Can Learn From The Cybersecurity Breaches of 2019
2019 was a watershed year. Liverpool won the Champions League, after arguably pulling off the most stunning comeback in sporting history. Hit TV series Game of Thrones came to an end after enthralling audiences for the best part of 8 years. A picture of a single egg became the most liked image on Instagram…