Recent articles by Simon Sharwood

G Suite to add secure email features

G Suite to add secure email features

On-by-default ‘confidential’ mode can expire email or control attachments.
Simon Sharwood May 30 2019, 11:43AM Cloud
Massive Microsoft licencing changes land this Saturday

Massive Microsoft licencing changes land this Saturday

All the legalese, in one place, with custom views.
Simon Sharwood May 30 2019, 11:40AM Strategy
Apple revives the iPod – without a wall wart

Apple revives the iPod – without a wall wart

Stop listening to tunes and build some AR apps will you please?
Simon Sharwood May 29 2019, 9:44AM Hardware
GitHub offers new way to get paid for software

GitHub offers new way to get paid for software

Developer "sponsorships" could productise your code.
Simon Sharwood May 28 2019, 8:50AM Software
Telstra picks $129 and 160GB as 5G plan sweet spot

Telstra picks $129 and 160GB as 5G plan sweet spot

Less data costs more – what is Telstra trying to tell us?
Simon Sharwood May 27 2019, 3:51PM Telco
Melbourne MSP ITtelligent expands into Sydney

Melbourne MSP ITtelligent expands into Sydney

To cater for growing clients and locals.
Simon Sharwood May 27 2019, 10:47AM Sales & Marketing
Former Optus exec becomes comms minister

Former Optus exec becomes comms minister

Mitch Fifield takes diplomatic post.
Simon Sharwood May 27 2019, 6:40AM Telco
Microsoft ends password expiration policy

Microsoft ends password expiration policy

Dumps “ancient and obsolete mitigation of very low value”.
Simon Sharwood May 27 2019, 6:37AM Security
Canva hacked - user details accessed, but passwords safe

Canva hacked - user details accessed, but passwords safe

130m+ users urged to pick new passwords, FBI helping to find culprits.
Simon Sharwood May 26 2019, 12:48PM Security
2019 CRN IMPACT Awards winners revealed!

2019 CRN IMPACT Awards winners revealed!

The 2019 awards have been run and won. And the winners are...
Brendon Foye , Simon Sharwood May 24 2019, 8:00AM Photos
Hands on with the new Apple iPad Mini

Hands on with the new Apple iPad Mini

The new iPad Mini might just be better than its larger siblings.
Simon Sharwood May 24 2019, 6:00AM Comment
5G phone plans to appear in coming days

5G phone plans to appear in coming days

As Telstra says 5G won't cost extra.
Simon Sharwood May 22 2019, 11:11AM Mobility
Windows 10 and Server updates arrive

Windows 10 and Server updates arrive

Microsoft hints next long-term support Win 10 release will land in late 2021.
Simon Sharwood May 22 2019, 10:58AM Software
New storage helps Australian Survivor become Ninja Warrior

New storage helps Australian Survivor become Ninja Warrior

TV production house EndemolShine enhances agility by dumping tape for disk.
Simon Sharwood May 22 2019, 6:49AM Servers & Storage
Data#3 scores massive WA govt Microsoft deal

Data#3 scores massive WA govt Microsoft deal

Even the schools, for three years.
Simon Sharwood May 21 2019, 9:27AM Finance
Synnex hires Triforce veteran David Gleeson

Synnex hires Triforce veteran David Gleeson

Will serve as senior BDM with remit to find and grow more MSPs.
Simon Sharwood May 21 2019, 6:18AM Distribution
Auroz becomes Sennheiser’s third distie

Auroz becomes Sennheiser’s third distie

Picked for UC prowess and promises perky partner portal.
Simon Sharwood May 20 2019, 2:24PM Distribution
Election result to boost channel

Election result to boost channel

SMB buyers given incentives to spend on hardware and services.
Simon Sharwood May 20 2019, 10:51AM Strategy
Datto prepares to add local support

Datto prepares to add local support

Partner success and local support people are priority hires to fill new office.
Simon Sharwood May 20 2019, 6:17AM Services
Samsung Australia primes channel for design-led sales

Samsung Australia primes channel for design-led sales

It’s the screen for the lean-in generation.
Simon Sharwood May 17 2019, 10:49AM Hardware

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