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Kiwi Stories

Opinion stories

AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime

AI's rise is pivotal for defending NZ against rampant cybercrime; essential amidst a stark shortage of cybersecurity pros.

By Alex Teh • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Cisco

Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018

An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.

By Bastiaan Toeset • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Robotics

How human-machine partnerships will drive the future of business

Angela Fox from Dell EMC talks about the mainstream appeal of new technologies like AI and VR, and how organisations must adapt as a result.

By Angela Fox • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Marketing Technologies

Expert gives advice for distributors competing in digital economy

Doug Smith from Epicor says the rapid adoption of eCommerce is leaving many distributors at risk of falling by the wayside.

By Doug Smith • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Malware

The rise and rise of ransomware: From CryptoLocker to Cerber

Since the infamous CryptoLocker first appeared in 2013, we've seen a huge wave of file-encrypting ransomware variants extorting money.

By Ashley Wearne • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

SolarWinds

Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department

IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.

By Leon Adato • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Hybrid Cloud

Everything you need to know about cloud computing in 2018

In 2018, cloud computing is set to transform business landscapes, driven by digital transformation, cost optimisation, and emergent tech like AI and IoT.

By David Ohrn • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Intel

Meltdown and Spectre fallout: patching problems persist

Patching difficulties persist as the tech industry grapples with the fallout from Meltdown and Spectre, highlighting flaws in nearly all modern processors.

By Jerome Boursier • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

By Julio Avalos • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Data Analytics

Qlik: An introduction to big data and business intelligence

It is vital that we understand the critical relationship between big data and BI, as without one another they are fruitless to an organisation.

By James Belsey • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Malware

Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service

These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.

By Steven Sparshott • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Disaster Recovery

3 key power quality predictions set to kick off in 2018

Australia's power grid faces instability in 2018 as coal is phased out; three key trends in renewables, IoT, and data centres anticipated to stabilise it.

By John Atherton • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

Customer Relationship Management

How to regain customers' trust after a CX failure

After a year rife with Customer Experience (CX) failures, Australian companies must repair consumer trust through transparency and reliable service delivery.

By Alok Kulkarni • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Cybersecurity

CASE STUDY: How cybercriminals targeted QLD law firm with social engineering

Cybercriminals stole millions from Queensland law firms using a simple email scam, tricking lawyers into revealing their login passwords.

By Emmanuel Marshall • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

2018 to be the 'year of the self-learning data organisation'

Whatever the industry or business need, organising data in 2018 should be a top priority for companies big and small.

By Ramon Chen • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Digital Transformation

Organisational change management - what is it and why does it matter?

Digital is not a new concept. What is new is the notion that digital goes beyond simply implementing technology within businesses.

By Jayajyoti Sengupta • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Breach Prevention

How digitisation is changing the security landscape

Australia's complex mandatory data breach notification laws coming into effect in February. The security pressures of the digital age are evident.

By Ashish Thapar • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Disaster Recovery

Damage control: Are your computer systems ready to recover?

Victoria's auditor-general warns that 41% of state agencies lack disaster recovery plans, leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to massive IT disruptions.

By Simon Eid • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018