The new service adds capabilities delivered through Aruba’s existing Remote Access Points (RAPs). It adds SD-WAN and SASE services to the capabilities RAPs already deliver, such as connectivity, identity-based access control, management, and analytics. With EdgeConnect Microbranch services, customers can use policy-based routing, which enables IT to optimize how application traffic is routed to a destination, to complement existing services such as Air Slice, which dynamically allocates AP radio resources to specific applications....

We’ve seen this story before: Manufacturers try to satisfy a niche customer segment by being different, unique, and just bold enough to capture some nostalgia points along the way. In the end, the demand just isn’t there. Why settle for a smaller, short-handed phone when you can just buy a larger, safer, and uncompromised Goliath? Asus is doing something different with the new Zenfone 9. In this story, David is equipped with high-end specifications and features, with drawbacks that are less apparent than other compact phones – including Apple’s....

And these are all products that I’ve tested and been using over the last year or so, so I’m confident that not only do they represent excellent value, but that they will give you a long service life. Must read: Black Friday 2020 deals: The best storage, SSD and flash drive sales I especially like the fact that this one is kitted out with both USB-A and USB-C ports, giving me flexibility no matter what needs charging up....

The latest data from the ACCC’s Scamwatch reveals so far this year almost 6,500 Australians have reported phone calls from scammers trying to convince them to download software that gives access to home computers and their bank accounts. “Remote access scams are one of the largest growing scam types in Australia. Scammers take advantage of the digital world and the fear of fraud and cybercrime to access people’s devices and steal their money,” ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard said....

In delivering the 2021 Institute of Public Administration Australia ACT Helen Williams Oration, Foley concerningly drew attention to how women still only made up 9% of tertiary students studying for STEM-related qualifications. She believes one solution to this would be to improve the visibility of science careers. “Students, teachers, and parents need to be able to see the end goal – and know what it looks like to have a job in STEM,” she said on Wednesday....

In previous years, agencies had only used voluntary Technical Assistance Requests (TAR) to get service providers to help them, but the latest report shows NSW Police in the past year also turned to the first of the compulsory notices available. That request, used in a homicide investigation, is the first use of a compulsory Technical Assistance Notice (TAN) to force a provider to use a capability they already possess. Assistance notices issued by state-level law enforcement are reviewed by the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP)....

“I think we sometimes describe ourselves too much as an emerging space sector. We have an agency that is only three years old, but we’ve got a really tremendous heritage to build on as part of the story that we need to tell more,” he said, speaking as part of a virtual Stone and Chalk event on Wednesday. Palermo highlighted that government has a crucial role to play in helping Australia’s space sector succeed....

In a response to a question on notice from the Senate Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre, the ACCC revealed it received 3,007 reports that totalled losses of AU$53.2 million. This represented 55% of all losses due to investment scams, and 48% of all investment scam reports. Broken down by state, New South Wales had 860 reports for AU$20.6 million in losses, Victoria had 563 reports for AU$12....

This complements Avaya’s current Google Dialogflow-based agent, requiring developers to create a virtual agent from scratch. Customer experience is the new battleground There has been an intense focus on improvement in customer experience (CX) over the past few years because CX is now the top brand differentiator that outweighs price, product quality, and other factors. An interesting data point from ZK Research is that in 2021, two-thirds of millennials changed loyalties to a brand because of a single bad experience....

That means back-end developers could be well-placed if they know Java, PHP, Python and .NET as companies build up tech talent for a hybrid workforce. Front-end and back-end developers are crucial to maintaining websites but they have different requirements when it comes to technologies, programming languages and skills. HackerEarth ran a survey with 2,500 engineering managers and HR professionals from 79 countries to find out which roles are in demand in 2022....

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This is where we come in. Stay on this page for our guide to the 10 best cities for MBA graduates in the nation. Best cities for MBA graduates Cost of living, economic outlook, quality of life, and proximity to other major cities are all factors to keep in mind when looking for the ideal city to kickstart a business or career. The following list represents some of the most promising metropolitan areas for graduates of online MBA programs looking to start a career in a new home....

Also: CES 2023 tech you can actually buy now 1. Displace Wireless TV TVs have been the centerpiece of CES for decades and the largest booths at the show are dominated by TV makers who also happen to be some of the world’s largest tech companies. That makes it extremely unlikely that a 6-person startup could come to CES and out-innovate the biggest companies at the show, but that’s exactly what Displace did with the unveiling of the world’s first wireless TV at CES 2023....

A master’s degree helps professionals specialize their skills, advance their HR careers, or switch to a career in human resources. Specialties within HR include recruitment, compensation management, and talent development. An online learning format appeals to working professionals and busy adults. Below, we rank the top online master’s programs in human resources so you can make an informed choice. Top 5 online schools for master’s in human resources What to expect in an online human resources master’s program An online master’s in human resources prepares graduate students for management responsibilities in HR....

Without the right software in place, how do you plan to drive a project to its completion? How will you help your team mitigate delays, due dates, or bumps in the road? How will you track projects through a project management system? Visibility, automation, customization, task track time, and more – it’s all essential to getting things done correctly and on time. When time is of the essence in the business world, efficiency and the ability to collaborate matter most of all....

Here are the best business checking accounts that we could find for the self-employed in 2021. How did we choose these products? With so many banks and financial institutions, it can feel impossible to choose the right one. However, there are some especially important factors to consider when you are self-employed. Small business owners in the U.S. that are 18 years of age and older are eligible for a BlueVine Business Checking account....

Be it a video game console that’s sure to keep your kids and their cousins connected and entertained, or something more personal for you and your partner, there’s something for everyone in our list below. Heck, there’s even a lamp that changes colors every time your friend touches their own version of the same exact lamp. Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most. Below are some of our top picks for tech gifts that will help you stay connected this holiday season....

Our list includes less-common double majors like philosophy, graphic design, and psychology. These college majors prepare graduates for in-demand, emerging tech fields like psychoinformatics, data science, and artificial intelligence. You’ll also gain sought-after people skills, like interpersonal communication and research. A second major in a different field such as the humanities, social science, or business can pay off. Why choose one of these double majors? Why should you choose an unexpected double major?...

The Asus VivoBook Pro is a work-ready laptop with high-tech specifications that will last for years. It’s equipped with a 16-inch WQXGA+ OLED (3840 x 2400) display, an Intel Core i7 processor (up to 4.8Ghz), 16GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Graphics, and 1TB SSD storage. Also: 12 solid laptops for everyone on your holiday list (including one for $99) In addition, the Asus VivoBook Pro also comes with Windows 11 Pro and a complimentary 3-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription....

Blizzard had partnered with the Chinese company since 2008 on the publication and management of its games in the nation. The deal helped assure that the US-based publisher didn’t run afoul of China’s strict content guidelines and rules. Partnerships like this are common in the gaming industry. Riot Games, for example, had a similar agreement with Chinese gaming company Tencent to help it distribute League of Legends there, before Tencent went on to acquire Riot in 2015....