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Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season
Phishing

Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season

Almost a fifth of New Zealanders have experienced a scam while shopping online, with the number expected to rise during Black Friday.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021

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In data we trust - or do we? The human-machine relationship examined
Data Analytics

In data we trust - or do we? The human-machine relationship examined

As a society, we have all individually developed significant yet quiet relationships over the past decade, many of us without even realising it.

By Paul Leahy • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Interview: Sitecore explains why personalisation is key to customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

Interview: Sitecore explains why personalisation is key to customer experience

But what does a personalised experience look like? We spoke to Sitecore's director, commerce, Mark Johnson, to find out.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Why intelligent information management is crucial in the modern workplace
Storage

Why intelligent information management is crucial in the modern workplace

When businesses started turning paper-based documents into digital files, there were no hard-and-fast rules regarding where to store information.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
How moving to a secure distributed cloud can help set businesses up for success
Data Analytics

How moving to a secure distributed cloud can help set businesses up for success

Australia's move to distributed cloud technology is expected to provide new opportunities for businesses as they increase investment in the cloud.

By Ananthkumar K S • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
What is identity and access management and why is it so important?
Data Analytics

What is identity and access management and why is it so important?

The importance of protecting digital identities in the face of increasing online fraud and breaches of personal data.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season
Phishing

Spike in phishing scams expected ahead of holiday shopping season

Consumers are being warned to prepare for a spike in phishing attacks this holiday season, with cybercriminals expected to impersonate delivery companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Hybrid & Remote Work

29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company

Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
High profile attacks, ransomware gangs and weaponisation part of cybersecurity predictions for 2022
Malware

High profile attacks, ransomware gangs and weaponisation part of cybersecurity predictions for 2022

Cybersecurity trends for 2022 include more high-profile attacks, ransomware gangs, weaponisation, and supply chain attacks, according to HP.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
New Grover study reveals cost impact of consumer electronics around the globe.
Supply Chain

New Grover study reveals cost impact of consumer electronics around the globe.

Study reveals global expense of in-demand electronics, exposing supply chain shortages and currency fluctuations during pandemic.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Ava brings together video and sensor tech for smarter security
Platform-as-a-Service

Ava brings together video and sensor tech for smarter security

Ava Security launches third-party sensor integration for its Ava Aware Cloud, enabling enhanced security and facility management capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Malware

Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Yubico promotes from within for new APAC regional vice president role
Privileged Access Management

Yubico promotes from within for new APAC regional vice president role

Yubico has promoted Geoff Schomburgk to the position of Asia Pacific regional vice president as it expands in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Concentric AI joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Partner Programmes

Concentric AI joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association

Concentric joins Microsoft's Intelligent Security Association to provide advanced AI solutions for data access governance and security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report
Cybersecurity

Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report

DDoS attacks are on the rise, with increased quantity, size, and complexity, according to the Lumen Technologies Q3 DDoS Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Cloudflare updates serverless platform with new tools and integrations
Application Performance Monitoring

Cloudflare updates serverless platform with new tools and integrations

Cloudflare introduces new tools and integrations to help developers connect to databases and build applications at the edge.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
D-Link D launches world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter and new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router
Unified Communications

D-Link D launches world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter and new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router

D-Link has launched the world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB adapter and a new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router to support high-bandwidth devices.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022
Edge Computing

Forrester has released a series of predictions for 2022

Forrester's reports predict that tech executives in 2022 will focus on human-centered transformation, cloud-native strategies, and cybersecurity challenges.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021