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Five signs your business is ready to move to the cloud
Data Protection

Five signs your business is ready to move to the cloud

Many organisations are thinking about moving to the cloud. But what are the signs you are ready, and what are the reasons to move?.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
BAI aims to reach net-zero by 2040 with new program
DataCentre infrastructure

BAI aims to reach net-zero by 2040 with new program

BAI Communications Australia has announced a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 as part of its Towards Carbon Neutral (TCN) program.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Global Stories

Virgin Media O2 stories

Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch D smart watch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch D smart watch

The Huawei Watch D is a strong contender in the premium smart watch market, with innovative features and a sleek design.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Jade Software's plan to get back to surplus in 2022
Software

Jade Software's plan to get back to surplus in 2022

Jade Software has released its latest financial report, revealing that the company has kept its loss low from $567,000 in FY 2020 to just $153,000 in FY 2021.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Comedy legend Jimeoin fronts Epson advertising campaign in NZ and Australia
Marketing Technologies

Comedy legend Jimeoin fronts Epson advertising campaign in NZ and Australia

According to Epson the company's EcoTank models now account for 74% of all printers sold in the category in New Zealand, alone.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
SoftIron joins Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance
Data Analytics

SoftIron joins Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance

SoftIron has joined the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA), a platform designed to help the digital sector reduce its environmental impact.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Without trust, your security team is dead in the water
Cybersecurity

Without trust, your security team is dead in the water

Building trust with employees and customers is crucial in cybersecurity, says Airwallex's Elliot Colquhoun. Transparency and communication are key.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
Five ways your ERP is letting you down and why it's time for a change
Data Analytics

Five ways your ERP is letting you down and why it's time for a change

Wiise explains while moving to a new system may seem daunting, the truth is that legacy systems could be holding your business back.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Macquarie deal to pioneer CO2-cutting data centre tech in Australia
Hyperscale

Macquarie deal to pioneer CO2-cutting data centre tech in Australia

Macquarie Data Centres has signed a multi-year deal with ResetData, an Australian first provider using Submer data centre technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Blasé attitudes to cybersecurity by business a national risk
Cybersecurity

Blasé attitudes to cybersecurity by business a national risk

The largely unregulated state of cybersecurity in NZ, and consequential ambivalence of most businesses, risk hurting the country's trading prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
Honeywell launches new carbon energy management software for buildings
Clean technologies

Honeywell launches new carbon energy management software for buildings

Honeywell's new Carbon - Energy Management service helps building owners track energy performance against carbon goals.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022
The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages
Virtualisation

The best ways to attract young talent during labour shortages

New research from Citrix reveals hybrid working and ventures into the metaverse are top of mind for Gen Z workers.

By Jessie Chiang • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Aqua Security launches cloud native security SaaS in APAC
DevOps

Aqua Security launches cloud native security SaaS in APAC

Aqua Security has announced the general availability of cloud native security SaaS in Singapore, serving the broader APAC region.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2022
Schneider Electric's new solutions for net-zero carbon buildings
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric's new solutions for net-zero carbon buildings

Schneider Electric announces two new offerings to tackle building sustainability and efficiency while also enhancing occupant comfort.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 11th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ
Cartech

The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ

As New Zealand grapples with AV technology, data privacy and cybersecurity concerns loom large, with experts urging for prompt regulations.

By Jessie Chiang • 9 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI
Artificial Intelligence

CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI

Granted exclusively for native forest, Native CCUs are the first voluntary carbon credits of their kind available in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022
Evolution Data Centres reveals target of 20 tonnes of CO2 per GWh
Hyperscale

Evolution Data Centres reveals target of 20 tonnes of CO2 per GWh

Evolution Data Centres launches their new Sustainable Data Centre Charter, which includes targets like only 20 tonnes of carbon emissions per GWh by 2030.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022