It’s crucial for organisations to be able to access, understand, and accurately classify the data they have so they know how to treat it.

When new technologies are added to an existing IT process, costs go up, according to Micro Focus.

Hitachi Vantara has introduced data protection and data storage offerings that embrace the as-a-service model and come as pre-engineered, fully managed services.

The priorities highlight the need for strategic approaches to engage with shifting regulatory, technology, customer and third-party risk trends.

Tech Data will distribute HYCU Data Protection for Nutanix backup and recovery software to their network of partners across Australia and New Zealand.

Veritas Technologies has announced the appointment of Todd Forsythe as its new chief marketing officer.

New Zealand is a little behind the times when it comes to security, but it does particularly well at innovating at speed.

"No organisation should trust a single vendor without an independent cyber resilience and continuity plan to keep connected and prepared during unplanned, and planned, outages."

When it comes to data sovereignty, UK businesses are less prepared and thus more concerned for what Brexit will bring.

Mobile device users are sceptical about trading in their old device because they are concerned that data on those devices may be accessed or compromised after they hand it over.

Despite bolstering free speech and access to information, the internet can be a double-edged sword, because that access to information goes both ways.

"There is clearly a need to rethink how electricity consumption information is exchanged."

Webroot is about to be sold to data protection firm Carbonite for US$618.5 million after the two companies entered into a definitive agreement this week.

According to IDC, 92% of organisations have adopted a cloud environment with 64% adopting a multi-cloud approach.

Gen Z doesn’t just use the internet to connect them, entertain them, sell to them, and build their digital brand, they expect it to.

IT Governance' Alan Calder reflects on Data Protection Day and the next steps businesses should be taking for the year ahead.

InternetNZ has released a report that shows the things we are worried about, and where we might be going wrong.

While significant losses can result from cyberattacks, the benefits of digital transformation far outweigh the risks, according to Microsoft New Zealand.

Today marks the 13th annual Data Protection Day, a day aimed at raising awareness and promoting good data privacy practices around the world. 

"It is clear that Australians are seeking greater control and transparency over the use of their personal data."

Veritas' Jasmit Sagoo discusses how individuals now have more control over their data and how this has impacted organisations.

In previous years this day has been overlooked but KCOM's David Francis says recent events have fueled its importance.

New research from Accenture found that only 30% of organisations are very confident in internet security.

To better protect valuable data, organisations must conversely ensure that it is worthless when not in the hands of those who own it.