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Aqua Security only vendor that can meet US EO requirements
Application Security

Aqua Security only vendor that can meet US EO requirements

Aqua Security helps software vendors meet compliance requirements of US Executive Order 14028, improving cybersecurity and preventing cyber incidents.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Economic recovery for industrial manufacturers through purpose-built cloud ERP
Unified Communications

Economic recovery for industrial manufacturers through purpose-built cloud ERP

Technology can help industrial machinery and equipment (IM&E) manufacturers take advantage of pent-up demand and motivate customers to reignite paused projects.

By Jarrod Kinchington • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
NowSecure announces new GitHub integration for mobile apps
Marketing Technologies

NowSecure announces new GitHub integration for mobile apps

NowSecure has unveiled the GitHub Action for Mobile Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), an offering integrated into GitHub Action Dependency Graph.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
Adobe Substance 3D updates, looks to the metaverse
Semiconductors

Adobe Substance 3D updates, looks to the metaverse

A look at all of Adobe's major updates for Substance 3D and how its services are enabling businesses to get metaverse ready.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
New lows for ransomware attacks, decline in critical infrastructure defences expected in 2022
Malware

New lows for ransomware attacks, decline in critical infrastructure defences expected in 2022

New lows for ransomware attacks, an increase in nation state attacks, a decline in critical infrastructure defences, and 2022 becoming the year of the defender.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos
Cartech

BlackBerry at CES 2022 - announcements, updates, and video demos

BlackBerry showcases new updates and demos, including the integration of BlackBerry IVY with partner technologies, at CES 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
BlackBerry and Okta partner to deliver seamless identity and access capabilities
Malware

BlackBerry and Okta partner to deliver seamless identity and access capabilities

BlackBerry has announced a new technology integration between Okta's Identity Cloud and BlackBerry Spark unified endpoint management.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
BlackBerry and Deloitte join forces to secure IoT software supply chains
Supply Chain

BlackBerry and Deloitte join forces to secure IoT software supply chains

The partnership will address the increasing complexity and growing cybersecurity threats among multi-tiered software supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report
Supply Chain

Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report

New report helps IT buyers avoid greenwash and false claims, says TCO Development. Social and environmental risks high in complex product categories such as IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Building materials stories

What to do when remediating from flooding
Climate change

What to do when remediating from flooding

Homeowners risk mould and structural damage if flood repairs begin before hidden moisture is fully removed, new BRANZ guidance warns.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Want Cyber Insurance? Better get patching!
Open source

Want Cyber Insurance? Better get patching!

Managing the technology stack and known vulnerabilities is becoming a key criteria for cyber insurance payouts.

By Vivian Dufour • 8 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023
New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record
Supply Chain

New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record

Materials shortages and labour pressures have pushed CoreLogic’s residential construction index to its steepest annual rise since late 2012.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts
Supply Chain

Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts

Infrastructure contracts face renewed strain as soaring energy and materials prices push costs well above general inflation, prompting calls to renegotiate terms.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement
Supply Chain

A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement

The new Auckland facility could cut New Zealand construction emissions by about 78,000 tonnes of CO2 a year, Holcim says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2022
Cutting-edge solutions to building waste
Clean technologies

Cutting-edge solutions to building waste

Recycling rates could rise as new sorting and shredding systems help construction waste avoid landfill and recover more valuable materials.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Cutting-edge solutions to handle building waste
Climate change

Cutting-edge solutions to handle building waste

Construction waste is harder to recycle than most rubbish because asbestos and other pollutants must be stripped out first.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Turning waste into quality housing
Clean technologies

Turning waste into quality housing

Waste from cartons and soft plastics will soon be turned into low-carbon building boards in New Zealand, diverting 4,000 tonnes from landfill a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Eight trends shaping construction materials
Supply Chain

Eight trends shaping construction materials

Sustainability, modular builds and antimicrobial coatings are expected to reshape the sector as pandemic-era demand and supply shifts persist.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021