Stories by Lisa Banks

Shipments of Android tablet tripled in Q2

The growth of Android tablet shipments has begun outpacing that of the iPad in Australia and New Zealand. However, although Android tablet shipments tripled in Q2 compared to Q1, the iPad still dominates the market and shipments of Apple's tablet doubled in volume during the same period.

Managing risk comes from communicating: ISACA

Communicating the risks of IT to the enterprise is crucial in preventing security risks arising in the first place, according to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association's (ISACA) international president, Ken Vander Wal.

Mobile apps and security: What you need to know

A Melbourne-based app developer has spoken about the security pitfalls of smartphone apps, saying that while certain mobile environments are more susceptible to malware, such risks can be eliminated through encryption and using common sense.

CA Pacific area manager Brenton Smith resigns

Brenton Smith, the Australia-New Zealand head of CA Technologies, has quit the top job after only three years in the role, to take up the role of Asia-Pacific and Japan vice-president of Symantec's cloud business.
Smith was area manager of CA Technologies Pacific Region, which encompasses Australia and New Zealand.
The news of Smith's resignation was broken by The Australian yesterday, which revealed Smith had accepted a regional role with another technology company.
The Australian reported that the news came only four days after the company opened a new office in Canberra, and only months after it acquired Sydney-based technology partner Torokina Networks.
Vice-president of solution sales, Chris Wilson, is set to take on the role of until a decision is made about Smith's replacement.
CA Technologies last year announced it planned on realigning five business units, with the company appointing new unit heads.

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