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Melbourne college selects AI-driven solutions by Juniper Networks predictive recommendations and a selfdriving network .

To keep pace with the increasing networking demands of a rapidly growing campus , Alamanda College made the decision to move all of its infrastructure and data to the cloud . With over 5,000 devices now connecting to the campus network daily , a major priority was the upgrade of its wireless network to ensure seamless and high-performance connectivity for users in every part of the school .

Juniper Networks , a leader in secure , AI-driven networks , has announced that Alamanda College in Melbourne has selected Juniper ’ s wired and wireless solutions driven by Mist AI to transform the networking experience across its campus .

With a network now powered by AI and automation , Alamanda College is able to create a better teaching and learning experience for staff and students , as well as lower the cost of networking deployment and operations through proactive AIOps ,
Juniper ’ s wired and wireless solutions driven by Mist AI were selected by Alamanda College to build out a network that leverages automation and insights to lower IT costs while maximizing the end-user experience . With Juniper ’ s AI-driven network , students and teachers can now enjoy better digital learning experiences with reliable connections to online learning tools , video and the Internet .

Acronis and World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity partner to stop rising cybercrime

Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , has announced it is partnering with the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity to join the efforts of this private-public network to respond to the world ’ s growing cybersecurity threats .

As the digital economy becomes an ever-increasing driver around the globe , cybersecurity becomes a primary concern . Engaging leaders from business , government , civil society , academia and a multitude of sectors , the World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity champions cybersecurity as a competitive advantage that creates value and opportunities for public and private organisations .
Through this partnership , Acronis will contribute its unique approach to cyber protection , which provides a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity , to develop innovations that will solve the security and protection challenges of the future . Specifically , Acronis will engage in the Cyberrisk and Corporate Governance Project to help establish a baseline understanding of key cybersecurity issues , while providing guidance on strategies for security and cyber-resiliency .
“ The forum ’ s most recent global risk report noted that the top five global threats were cybersecurityrelated , with cyberattacks and data theft among the most immediate dangers ,” said Acronis Founder and CEO Serguei ‘ SB ’ Beloussov .
“ Having been at the forefront of the new IT discipline of cyber protection , Acronis brings a unique , comprehensive perspective to the protection challenges facing today ’ s institutions . By collaborating with our peers , we can ensure business and government leaders have the tools and frameworks needed to meet their cybersecurity obligations of the modern world .”
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