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Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Social Media

X/Twitter targets New Zealand with new annual subscription fee

X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to charge new users in New Zealand and the Philippines an annual fee of $1 to combat spam and bot accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023

Google

Netsafe welcomes public feedback on draft of Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms

The code aims to establish a self-regulatory framework to protect New Zealanders from online harm and harmful content.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021

Google

Netsafe works with global tech giants to address online harm in NZ

Facebook, Google, TikTok, and Twitter are joining Netsafe to develop a code of practice for online safety in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021

Global Stories

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024

Cartech

VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration

VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Marketing Technologies

Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections

Leading tech firms including Adobe, Amazon and Google commit to battling the misleading use of AI in global elections at Munich Security Conference.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity

Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Hyperscale

Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023

Cloudflare reveals a 25% surge in global internet traffic and heightened cybersecurity threats in its 2023 report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Marketing Technologies

Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

EduTech

Infragistics launches App Builder Design Contest for developers

Infragistics initiates App Builder Design Contest, giving entrants a chance to show their creativity and win prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023

Cloud Security

Lacework Hires Ex-Twitter CISO as Chief Information Security Officer

Lea Kissner, former Twitter Cyber Chief, joins Lacework as CISO, leading development and implementation of their overall security strategy and programs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023

Data Analytics

New Chief Product Officer appointed at LogicMonitor

LogicMonitor appoints Taggart Matthiesen as its new Chief Product Officer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of product strategy for the company.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023

Marketing Technologies

Twitter trials new advertising system in tweet conversations

Twitter tests new ad format, inserting ads under tweet replies, offering more opportunities for businesses and more ad saturation for users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021

Virtualisation

Twitter and Google Cloud announce strategic partnership

As part of the new partnership, Twitter will adopt several Google Cloud tools which will enable the social media company to handle its high volume of processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Twitter chooses AWS to provide its global cloud infrastructure

Twitter has announced a two-year deal with Amazon Web Services to use its global cloud infrastructure for scaling their service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020

Data Science

GlobalData: Machine learning a hot topic amongst AI influencers

As well as machine learning, big data and data science emerged as the most mentioned trends among the AI influencer discussions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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Doppelgänger: Russia's suspected influence operation targets Germany

Doppelgänger, a suspected Russian influence operation targeting global audiences, has been under the watch of SentinelLabs and ClearSky Cyber Security since late 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024