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Sending an attachment to the wrong person history

A new delete feature lets SafeSwiss users erase mis-sent files from both devices, reducing the risk of leaked business information.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Data Protection

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

USB malware can shut plants and sewage systems, prompting Honeywell to launch a tool that checks removable drives before they connect.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Disaster Recovery

No such thing as a bridge too far

Shipping containers have kept Queenstown’s Kawarau Falls Bridge replacement moving through extreme weather and a wide river crossing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Identify and address fall from heights hazards

A New Zealand fire alarm contractor has been fined GBP £60,000 after a worker was left tetraplegic in a fall from scaffolding.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Most popular workplace instant message apps found

Workplace chat tools are now used by 43 per cent of employees, though most still doubt conversations on them are private.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

On-site safety training to prevent accidents

Site operators could cut accidents and downtime as Enerpac takes its Goal Zero safety training directly to workplaces across Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges

Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Big winners at risk management awards

National organisations were praised for embedding risk into strategy as NZ Police and NZ Cricket took top honours at RiskNZ’s awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

eLearning

Literacy help for company drivers

Audio training has been added to help company drivers understand road rules, after OECD data showed many New Zealand adults struggle with literacy.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Deloitte

More infrastructure needed business leaders believe

Transport bottlenecks and planning delays are among the pressures driving calls for more infrastructure investment across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

Human Capital Management

More infrastructure needed, say business leaders

Business leaders say transport bottlenecks and planning delays are constraining growth as most back higher public-private infrastructure spending.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

EduTech

Aura InfoSec brings online cybersecurity training tool to all NZ businesses

Aura Information Security launches CyberWise, an online cybersecurity training resource to help businesses reduce cyber attack risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017

Risk & Compliance

Employers urged to manage risks

Two employees suffered severe hand injuries after a bench saw incident, prompting fines and reparations for two related firms in North Shore court.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed

A specialist procurement body could unlock up to NZD $12 billion in extra value from New Zealand’s $125 billion infrastructure programme.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017

Malware

Unplugging the USB cybersecurity threat

Industrial plants can now log and block USB devices after malware spread via removable media helped trigger outages and sewage floods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Physical Security

Industry-leading corrosion training courses available

Corrosion is estimated to cost New Zealand more than GBP £10 billion a year, prompting the ACA to run specialist courses in Auckland and New Plymouth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017