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Cloud DDoS solutions providers eye Singapore as key security hub
Distributed Denial of Service

Cloud DDoS solutions providers eye Singapore as key security hub

Nexusguard and Clearmanage are bringing DDoS protection and cloud computing together, targeted directly for the Singapore and APAC market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats
Cybersecurity

No magic bullets for defeating cyber threats

Cybercrime hits hard with global losses over $2 billion; experts say no simple fix, call for comprehensive security strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association
AR, VR & Metaverse

Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association

NZ's brightest spark an alliance, launching the VR/AR Association to spearhead sector growth and global collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
OEMs in danger of 'failing' healthcare by ignoring medical device security, research finds
Internet of Things

OEMs in danger of 'failing' healthcare by ignoring medical device security, research finds

Healthcare cybersecurity spending is expected to reach $5.5 billion by 2016. However, only $390 million of that will help secure medical devices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Up to 4,000 jobs to be cut in HP's global restructure
HP

Up to 4,000 jobs to be cut in HP's global restructure

HP plans to cut up to 4,000 jobs by 2019 as part of a global restructure aimed at saving USD $300 million, citing declining PC sales.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung

'Total ban' for Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Air New Zealand enforces 'total ban' on Galaxy Note7 amid global safety fears following FAA and DOT directive.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
PC vendors vying for position in declining market
Notebook

PC vendors vying for position in declining market

PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?
Marketing Technologies

Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?

Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says
Health Technologies

Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says

Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Fintech

Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?

Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry
Unified Communications

Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry

Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
JCurve Solutions covers ERP cloud bases with six new strategic partnerships
Unified Communications

JCurve Solutions covers ERP cloud bases with six new strategic partnerships

JCurve's ERP cloud landscape grows with strategic deals in eCommerce, banking and more, boosting SMB efficiency across ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
Ignite 2016: Move your business communication to Skype
Unified Communications

Ignite 2016: Move your business communication to Skype

Over the past year we've been working on making the best experience for communicating with others, across all the devices you use for work.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
A return to form for EA Sports NHL 17
Gaming

A return to form for EA Sports NHL 17

EA Sports' NHL 17 glides back with a feature-rich edition, rekindling the virtual ice hockey fervour with finesse and ferocity.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Virsae appoints new CFO, ramps up plans to go global
Virsae

Virsae appoints new CFO, ramps up plans to go global

Virsae has plans to go global, and newly-appointed CFO Cameron Ford will help lead the way, the company has announced.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Whispir raises $11.75m to accelerate growth into Asia and beyond
Software-as-a-Service

Whispir raises $11.75m to accelerate growth into Asia and beyond

The originally Australian CAaaS company is now stretching its wings as it continues a rapid expansion in Asia and the United States.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA
Malware

Artificial intelligence: Leveraging machines to dissect ransomware DNA

A new era in cybersecurity, as AI outwits ransomware and predicts attacks, transforming the digital defence game.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016

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Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand
Facebook

Facebook launches Marketplace in New Zealand

More than 450 million people visit buy and sell groups each month - from families in a local neighbourhood to collectors around the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016