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Moving to cloud? Focus concerns on operational risk, rather than cybersecurity
Firewalls

Moving to cloud? Focus concerns on operational risk, rather than cybersecurity

Businesses should worry less about security and start addressing operational risk when it comes to moving to cloud, according to Palo Alto Networks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Sydney: You're invited to Blancco's data erasure event
Data Analytics

Sydney: You're invited to Blancco's data erasure event

An increase in the amount of data businesses must store means the risk of a data breach or cyber-attack also increases.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Data centre markets in LDN, PAR, AMS and FFM flourishing – but who's best?
Hyperscale

Data centre markets in LDN, PAR, AMS and FFM flourishing – but who's best?

CBRE has released a report that shows EU's major data centre markets are thriving, including which cities have the most capacity and growth.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Survey reveals digital transformation playing into cybercriminals' hands
Digital Transformation

Survey reveals digital transformation playing into cybercriminals' hands

Digital transformation has many positives but it also benefits cybercrime as organisations are trying to walk before they can crawl.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Multi-site, multi-cloud data fabric promises cost-effective business continuity
Storage

Multi-site, multi-cloud data fabric promises cost-effective business continuity

With the high levels of protection that Vicinity provides, business continuity is protected from disaster or failure.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Company-X helps Kiwi parking solution deliver in the US
Partner Programmes

Company-X helps Kiwi parking solution deliver in the US

Together, Parking Sense and Company-X are rolling out the technology for 87 geographical sites across Los Angeles.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Schneider Electric make two new IT division appointments
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric make two new IT division appointments

The energy management and automation company says the appointments will be important for building stronger channel relationships.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Sydney authentication provider to work with US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Multi-factor authentication

Sydney authentication provider to work with US National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Sydney-based cybersecurity firm TokenOne is now the first Australian company to be selected for a consortium project for the NCCoE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster
Unified Communications

New consent regime makes access to ultra-fast broadband easier & faster

This will help us achieve our target of providing up to 85% of New Zealanders with access to fibre by the end of 2024.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence
Security Information and Event Management

Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence

IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year
Robotics

The cutest robot in the world will finally arrive in ANZ this year

Anki, the Silicon Valley-based robotics and artificial intelligence company, announced it is bringing the future of consumer robotics to ANZ...

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition
Cybersecurity

A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition

​An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan talks AI, robo-advisors and frictionless shopping
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan talks AI, robo-advisors and frictionless shopping

AI is here, right now. Frost & Sullivan ANZ head of research for DX Audrey William sits down to chat with us about how AI is changing business.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Upside-down flag prompts hack against Malaysian websites
Distributed Denial of Service

Upside-down flag prompts hack against Malaysian websites

Malaysian websites have been hit by hacks and DDoS attacks reportedly in response to an error in the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017 booklet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Eight things you didn't know about smartphone market challenger Oppo
OPPO

Eight things you didn't know about smartphone market challenger Oppo

Oppo stirs NZ market with savvy tech and Barcelona charm – eye-opening facts about the smartphone titan you've likely overlooked.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys
Apps

Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys

LazyAz began as a 17-year-old's bright idea and has surged into an app taking on global brands in the delivery services and digital marketplace arena.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
NZ price and release date revealed for the Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console
Gaming

NZ price and release date revealed for the Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console

PlayStation NZ has announced the release date and price for the fancy looking Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Microsoft announces special Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Edition and more at Gamescom 2017
Gaming

Microsoft announces special Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Edition and more at Gamescom 2017

Microsoft announced a ton of things earlier today at Gamescom 2017. This includes a special version of both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017