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Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .
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Number porting fraud prompts extra measure from telcos

Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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Telcos have banded together in an attempt to stamp out a relatively uncommon but potentially devastating type of fraud.
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New Zealand and NASA partner up, allowing Aotearoa to grow space industry, minister says

Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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New Zealand and NASA have partnered up under the multi-lateral Artemis Accords, in an effort to enhance space exploration efforts. .
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Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Thu, 27th May 2021
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Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .
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Travel software firm Serko suffers sharp losses amid pandemic disruption

Thu, 20th May 2021
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Serko, the travel software company, has reported an increased net loss of $29.4m due to the impact of the pandemic on its business.
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NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

Thu, 20th May 2021
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US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.
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Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed

Fri, 14th May 2021
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A tech specialist says targeting social media algorithms is an important step to reduce extremist online content. .
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Xero draws massive profits in pandemic

Fri, 14th May 2021
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Xero sees strong profit rebound after pandemic squeeze, adding record 456k subscribers, but falls short of revenue estimates.
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Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers

Thu, 13th May 2021
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The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.
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2degrees reports record annual revenue

Mon, 10th May 2021
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Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.