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The Linux Foundation backs FATE, an AI-powered data modelling framework

FATE is an open-source project initiated by Chinese digital bank WeBank's AI Group to provide a secure computing framework for building the federated AI ecosystem. More

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Why middle management needs a rebrand - Hays

Middle managers often find the value they bring to an organisation being scrutinised.More

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Why the multifunction device poses a security threat

“When putting together a security strategy, printers and MFDs are often overlooked as innocuous devices."More

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Dynata marketplace streamlines first-party consumer data research

Enables researchers to blend first-party consumer data with third-party data providers, within a single platform, to conduct research studies.More

How to take full advantage of connected Windows 10 devices

Hawaiki opens new subsea route to the US with direct access to LA

Whitepaper: The fundamental blocks of SaaS security

Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

UiPath brings automation skills to A/NZ students

Blue Prism announces acquisition of intelligent automation company

Whitepaper: Industry experts discuss using VMware Cloud on AWS

VMware Cloud on AWS allows access to the range of AWS services as an extension of an existing VMware solution. More

Protecting your business against online threats

Kordia helps organisations navigate minefields in cyberspace with its consultancy services, insights, and advice.More

ZTE secures 25 5G commercial contracts

With innovation as the driving force, ZTE has made 5G its core development strategy.More

Using SOLIDWORKS to prototype products from scratch

The Nuraphone headphones needed to be able to measure hearing sensitivities across the frequency spectrum and personalise the output for each individual.More

Amadeus announces travel application on Salesforce AppExchange

The application will integrate and extend the capabilities of both Salesforce and Amadeus platforms.More

Time to face the facts on the NBN catastrophe - Huawei

"The NBN project has failed and Australians needs to stop expecting NBN Co to deliver high-speed broadband to all Australians."More

Why Kiwis deserve the right to control their digital identities

New Zealanders should be able to control and own their digital identity – after all, they own their data and personal information, according to Digital Identity NZ.More

Whitepaper: Equipping your DNS with security, availability, and integrity

Attackers can conduct DNS attacks, including DDoS attacks that can take servers offline for minutes, hours, days, or even weeks.More

Whitepaper: Key considerations to improve cost efficiency with SIEM

Frost & Sullivan Research VP Michael Suby suggests that security alerts will increase in both volume and diversity as enterprise networks and systems expand.More

How Infoblox bolstered City University’s network security

City University identified a need to protect its devices and sensitive data when it experienced a potentially damaging and expensive ransomware attack.More

Digital Transformation: Is your business prepared?

Digital transformation is changing the way we engage with our staff and customers and the way we create and deliver value.More

Businesses wasting money on SIP channels, says Virsae

Analysis reveals a growing penchant for super-sized SIP trunk groups, indicating a degree of channel over-subscription that leads to associated cost increases.More

Cybersecurity 101: How to start protecting your organisation

Commercial losses, a damaged reputation or disruption to operations are all possible when your business is the victim of a cyber-attack.More

NZ Parliament shifts to in-house user IT support

Parliamentary Services switches to in-house end-user IT support.More

Whitepaper: The cost of cloud expertise

Rackspace’s report explores the importance of expertise to an organisation’s cloud evolution and the impact the current technical skills gap is having on businesses.More

A/NZ consumers expect a stellar customer experience, Adobe finds

Personalised and seamless experiences are the magic words for businesses that want to keep their customers happy – and if automation is done right, most consumers will embrace it too.More

Tenable's take on effective vulnerability assessment

The report explores how end-users conduct vulnerability assessment, what it says about overall maturity level, and it varies based on demographics.More

Mobile Mentor's Windows 10 endpoint management solution

If only a business’ endpoints could be managed with the same simple, intuitive toolsets as smartphones. More

Data challenges to growth in the APAC region

In order to meet and ultimately overcome data challenges throughout the APAC region, industries must address their current storage solutions. More

ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service

Changes made by parliament direct the Commission report on telco providers.More

Druva raises $130 million to power data protection for the cloud era

Druva’s success has been fueled by the rapid growth of enterprise cloud.More

How LogRhythm’s UEBA mitigates and manages user risk

SANS surveys stipulate that user actions like falling for phishing attacks represent the biggest cyber threat for businesses.More

AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs

AI will improve people’s ability to work faster and smarter, making them more valuable than ever.More

Ping’s significant expansion of its cloud identity solution

PingOne for Customers adds new features designed to create seamless and secure user experiences.More

Insider threats & breach reports: Why security needs more investment

Insider threats (those that come from within your organisation) are a serious concern - here's why.More

BlackBerry's security software protects 150 million vehicles

BlackBerry’s strong focus on vehicle cybersecurity has earned the company’s technology a place in more than 150 million cars on the road across the world. More

Techday expansion continues with new CFOtech site

“After numerous requests from clients, we are launching CFOtech in our three key geographies to educate this financial audience about technology.”More

How flexible identity systems support mobile working – Ping Identity

Increased time outside of the official workplace has become the reality of working life for employees in a rapidly digitising economy.More

The six AI technologies impacting project professionals

"The time is now to start thinking about how organisations can leverage AI technologies to achieve project success."More

Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Spark New Zealand’s charitable arm ‘Spark Foundation’ is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.More

Risk management: Are CTOs setting the wrong priorities?

According to the survey, managers don’t allocate enough resources and have insufficient skills to effectively manage risks at their organisations.More

D-Link A/NZ launches new unified wireless PoE access point

The DWL-7620AP supposedly leverages the full potential of 802.11ac Wave 2 to provide connectivity with combined data rates.More

WeRobotics launches global drone data challenge

The winner will receive $235,000 for using drones and data in unique ways to address local challenges and big topics such as humanitarian aid.More

AI for fraud detection to triple by 2021 - ACFE

While only 13% of organisations use AI and machine learning to detect and deter fraud, another 25% plan to adopt such technologies in the next year or two.More

Microsoft & 9 Spokes celebrate co-sell success with BNZ

Microsoft and 9 Spokes have signed off their first Microsoft One Commercial Partner co-sell success, after snapping up Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) as their first contract.More

How to create safer roads for Kiwis

The New Zealand Transport Authority partnered with Catalyst and Orbica to revolutionise NZ's Crash Analysis System.More

Evaluating a SIEM’s speed and scalability

SIEMs are supposed to consume log and event information from endpoints, security devices and network flows, while providing a dashboard for analysts to drill down into events.More

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband

"Chorus is torpedoing broadband innovation with predatory pricing, and its proposed price drop of 15c a month is pathetic."More

Forrester names Pega leader in digital process automation

“Pega has created a powerful platform for driving digital transformation across a wide array of use cases, from complex to relatively simple.”More

Genesis launches virtual power plant platform

“We are really excited to be working with Karit who share our ambition to create better outcomes for customers through technology and innovation."More

The evolution of network programming

To describe development stages as “evolution” makes it sound too smooth and easy because, in practice, each step-change results in severe industry dislocations.More

Cloudian and Seagate partner to take on STaaS

The companies’ new solution claims to offer private cloud at up to 70% lower total cost of ownership than Storage-as-a-Service options.More

QNAP releases dual-controller enterprise ZFS NAS

The ES1686dc features optimal storage efficiency and active-active high availability.More

How to avoid common mistakes when moving to the cloud

There is an opportunity to embrace both IT-led and user-led cloud services, but it’s important to do it safely.More

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Microsoft presented its first ever parliamentary Showcase to New Zealand government ministers and MPs last week, as it showcased just how innovative New Zealanders can be.More