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One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability
Recruitment

One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability

One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work
Unified Communications

The intelligent workspace for Australian businesses returning to work

As Australian businesses return to work, Thomas Duryea Logicalis offers a smart workspace solution, powered by Cisco Meraki, to ensure safety and compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis
Open source

Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis

Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Hostopia Australia experiences significant growth with AWS
Hyperscale

Hostopia Australia experiences significant growth with AWS

Hostopia Australia has experienced a 19% growth in Q3 for its AWS managed cloud customers, according to a statement from the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2020
Cisco report: Remote working is here to stay, making cybersecurity a top priority
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cisco report: Remote working is here to stay, making cybersecurity a top priority

Asia Pacific companies face the highest increase in cyber threat alerts during mass remote working, says new Cisco report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
Aussie firms outsourcing finance functions to South Africa amid COVID-19 disruptions
Supply Chain

Aussie firms outsourcing finance functions to South Africa amid COVID-19 disruptions

Australian companies are considering outsourcing finance and accounting functions to South Africa due to cost advantages and high quality standards.

By Andy Searle • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity
Edge Security

Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity

COVID-19 has increased New Zealand's reliance on digital devices, but Kiwis aren't adapting their cybersecurity habits, says NZTech CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
IDC: Digital infrastructure will be the catalyst for success post-pandemic
Digital Transformation

IDC: Digital infrastructure will be the catalyst for success post-pandemic

Organisations must transform their IT infrastructure into a cloud-enabled and autonomous digital infrastructure to succeed in a post-pandemic world, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19
Workplace

Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19

Frontline leaders are being blocked from strategic decision making compared to their HQ counterparts, despite pandemic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Majority of industrial enterprises face increase cyber threats since COVID-19
Cybersecurity

Majority of industrial enterprises face increase cyber threats since COVID-19

Leadership's top cyber security priority was implementing new technology solutions since the onset of the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology
Malware

Why zero trust could fail due to lack of understanding​, not technology

Distributed workforces are becoming the norm, but implementing a zero trust security model requires understanding and knowledge.

By Steve Hunter • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Gartner reveals the top strategic tech trends for 2021
Public Cloud

Gartner reveals the top strategic tech trends for 2021

Gartner has unveiled its top strategic technology trends for 2021, focusing on areas such as AI engineering, total experience, and hyperautomation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Microsoft is most imitated brand for phishing attacks in Q3
Phishing

Microsoft is most imitated brand for phishing attacks in Q3

Microsoft is the most imitated brand in phishing campaigns, accounting for 19% of all brand phishing attempts in Q3, according to Check Point Research.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Zscaler first cloud security vendor to complete IRAP assessment
Australian Government

Zscaler first cloud security vendor to complete IRAP assessment

Zscaler completed IRAP's two security assessment stages, as dictated in the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
COVID-19 crushes fingerprint reader market
Smart Cities

COVID-19 crushes fingerprint reader market

However, the biometrics market is expected to regain momentum with alternatives already beginning to find their feet.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Why embedded analytics is critical for APAC businesses
Data Analytics

Why embedded analytics is critical for APAC businesses

sing Embedded analytics is a great way to make sure that everyone in your organisation is following the same process and making smarter data-driven decisions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Employee wellbeing key part of future workplace strategies, study finds
Partner Programmes

Employee wellbeing key part of future workplace strategies, study finds

APAC businesses prioritize employee empowerment with emphasis on wellbeing and flexible work options, according to NTT Ltd's Intelligent Workplace Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Increased demand from enterprises to close digital gaps at the edge
Digital Transformation

Increased demand from enterprises to close digital gaps at the edge

Digital service providers are forecast to increase private connectivity by five times the current rates between 2019 and 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Dell Technologies: Digital transformation accelerating due to COVID-19
Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies: Digital transformation accelerating due to COVID-19

Organisations are accelerating digital transformation during the pandemic, with fast-tracked programs and business model reinvention, says Dell research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020