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Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits
Fintech

Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits

The third ledger' could transform the way that organisations interact with each other, says Dr Sanjaya Kuruppu.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

Global Stories

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Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
eLearning

Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses

Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Five things millennials look for in their next role
Empired

Five things millennials look for in their next role

Apart from being digital natives, millennials aren't really that different from other generations of workers and, of course, they're all individuals.

By Jaen Snyman • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen
Phishing

WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen

Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
How Epson makes CSR more than a buzzword
Printing

How Epson makes CSR more than a buzzword

After being named in the FTSE4Good Index yet again, the company has outlined how it makes social responsibility a core tenant of its vision.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide
Malware

Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide

Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards
Unified Communications

Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards

Four New Zealand projects, including two from Christchurch City Council, have been named finalists in IDC's prestigious Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Firewalls

Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
2K & Bethesda get their game on to raise funds for bushfire relief
Bethesda

2K & Bethesda get their game on to raise funds for bushfire relief

2K and Bethesda are hosting a live stream charity event to raise funds for Australian bush fire victims. Gamers from each company will play each other's games.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to gaming charities
Gaming

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to gaming charities

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to global charities, boosting gaming communities and aiding in social support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Institute of Management Accountants celebrates centennial milestone
Software-as-a-Service

Institute of Management Accountants celebrates centennial milestone

The Institute of Management Accountants marks 100 years with significant growth, introducing new initiatives and achieving record membership.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2019
eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions
Platform-as-a-Service

eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions

eBay has ridded itself of its massive ticketing marketplace StubHub – and sold it to controversial ticketing platform viagogo.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Charity stories

Telco industry urges New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones
New Zealand Telecommunications Forum

Telco industry urges New Zealanders to recycle unwanted mobile phones

New Zealanders are being urged to recycle their old mobile phones as part of Recycling Week NZ, supported by the Telecommunications Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Unified Communications

Slingshot launches e-waste initiative to Keep New Zealand Beautiful

Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer
EduTech

Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer

Monique Warrington, a 22-year-old software developer at Xero, has defied New Zealand's gender statistics in the tech sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
PaySauce's payroll feature simplifies charity donations
Human Capital Management

PaySauce's payroll feature simplifies charity donations

PaySauce, a local employment solutions provider, is encouraging more people to get into the spirit of giving to charity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Spark & OUTLine take LGBTQIA+ message to NZ workplaces
Recruitment

Spark & OUTLine take LGBTQIA+ message to NZ workplaces

Spark and OUTLine collaborate to champion LGBTQIA+ diversity in NZ workplaces with a new film emphasising that individuality strengthens organisations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020