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How to cover remote work blind spots
Data Protection

How to cover remote work blind spots

Remote working has widened attack surfaces, with 40% of executives reporting more cyber attacks as cloud adoption rushed ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020
Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks
Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020
Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies
Human Capital Management

Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies

MBIE has warned employers that rushed cutbacks can trigger personal grievance claims and costly penalties if proper redundancy process is ignored.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown
eCommerce

Huge surges projected for businesses after lockdown

Retailers, couriers and cafes could see demand rebound sharply, with most New Zealand adults expecting to return once restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

Global Stories

Online shopping stories

New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study
Online shopping

New Zealanders headed online for Christmas shopping - study

Almost 50% of New Zealanders plan to shop locally this Christmas, with 15% shopping online for the first time due to COVID-19, according to PriceSpy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Gaming

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint

Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors
Phishing

Check Point warns of surge in phishing scams as hackers impersonate delivery vendors

Hackers are targeting delivery vendors in email phishing campaigns to exploit the holiday shopping season, warns Check Point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report
Unified Communications

NZ's shift to online during COVID-19 here to stay - report

New Zealanders' shift to online activities during the pandemic is permanent, according to Venture Insights research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study
Unified Communications

Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study

A positive customer experience with a retailer during the festive season will encourage customer loyalty, according to new research from Zendesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk
Supply Chain

Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk

Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Email Security

Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season

New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform
Marketing Technologies

BigCommerce launches open source extension to eCommerce platform

BigCommerce has launched Open Checkout, with the ultimate aim of bringing open source innovation to online checkout experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season
Online shopping

NZ retailers urged to embrace new eCommerce experiences ahead of holiday season

New Zealand retailers urged to embrace immersive digital experiences to win over customers ahead of the holiday season, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2020
Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm
Online shopping

Consumer demands shift as contactless deliveries and hygiene features become the norm

Consumer expectations and online shopping habits, particularly around delivery preferences, are changing significantly and increasing demand on suppliers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic
Marketing Technologies

Omnichannel retail outshines online-only during pandemic

Although, the research shows that there is still plenty for all online retailers to work on to meet rising customer expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement
eCommerce

Retailers see immediate lift after Govt's COVID-19 level 3 announcement

Online retail sales surged in New Zealand following PM Jacinda Ardern's announcement to move to alert level 3 next week, easing COVID-19 lockdown measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020
COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 will transform online shopping for foreseeable future - report

Online shopping will undergo a lasting transformation due to COVID-19, with shifts in delivery and returns redefining consumer expectations, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020