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How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?
Phishing

How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?

Local SMBs paid $12.6m in ransoms last year, according to a report by Datto - a big opportunity for partners who can offer the right solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Fintechs continuing to drive customer centricity - report
Customer Relationship Management

Fintechs continuing to drive customer centricity - report

The rise of fintechs is leading to collaboration with traditional financial firms, according to the World Fintech Report 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
CrowdStrike detail rise of state-sponsored attacks in new global threat report
Malware

CrowdStrike detail rise of state-sponsored attacks in new global threat report

CrowdStrike's 2018 Global Threat Report spotlights the rise in state-sponsored cyber attacks, revealing a shift in how adversaries share and repurpose tactics.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Forrester names Adobe leader in enterprise marketing and campaign management
Marketing Technologies

Forrester names Adobe leader in enterprise marketing and campaign management

Adobe shines in Forrester's latest reports, leading in enterprise marketing and campaign management, acclaimed for top scores in current offering and strategy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Smart city technology investment to reach US$80bil this year – IDC
Smart Cities

Smart city technology investment to reach US$80bil this year – IDC

Intelligent traffic and transit and fixed visual surveillance are the two largest use cases in terms of worldwide spending.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software

Schneider Electric recognized as a leader in facility optimization software by Verdantix, thanks to its EcoStruxure offerings.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Deloitte: Industry 4.0 tech to bring social change, execs optimistic but unprepared
Data Analytics

Deloitte: Industry 4.0 tech to bring social change, execs optimistic but unprepared

Deloitte study finds senior business executives uncertain on how to benefit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
APJ business leaders can't agree on future of human-machine partnerships
Network Infrastructure

APJ business leaders can't agree on future of human-machine partnerships

APJ business leaders are split on the impact human-machine partnerships will have, with 58% believing they'll save time, while 42% disagree.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller
Health Technologies

IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller

New Zealand sees a 10% rise in IT salaries to NZD $90,000, while the gender pay gap narrows to 4.5%, down from 7.2% in 2015.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
ANZ - world leaders in IoT but held back by security fears
Storage

ANZ - world leaders in IoT but held back by security fears

53% of ANZ respondents ranked artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as an important technology initiative in their company.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
IDC - opportunity in IoT market as NZ's uptake doubles
Internet of Things

IDC - opportunity in IoT market as NZ's uptake doubles

Nearly 26% of New Zealand organizations implemented IoT solutions in 2017, up from 13.7% the previous year, says IDC NZ.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Four reasons why your company should get political on social media
Social Media

Four reasons why your company should get political on social media

It's now an expectation of consumers that brands will weigh in current events and politics, and share their values.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Australia and New Zealand behind when it comes to leveraging new tech
Marketing Technologies

Australia and New Zealand behind when it comes to leveraging new tech

Only 16% of ANZ professionals consider technology to be an 'enabler of automating menial tasks to save time.'.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Gartner analyses the rise and role of the chief data officer
Data Analytics

Gartner analyses the rise and role of the chief data officer

Overall, the report finds that chief data officers are becoming a linchpin of digital business transformation.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

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NZ among countries most prepared for coming waves of automation - PwC
IT Automation

NZ among countries most prepared for coming waves of automation - PwC

PwC research shows New Zealand is well-positioned to handle automation waves, with a low share of high-risk jobs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Clean technologies

New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ

Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry

Preliminary study calls for urgent investigation into sexism and ageism in New Zealand's ICT industry. Women make up only a quarter of the workforce.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year

Lack of female representation in leadership roles causing Kiwi companies to lose millions, says Minister for Women. #GenderEquality #BusinessOpportunities.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017