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85% of enterprises struggling to protect network assets - Endace

Research conducted by Endace and VIB identifies the economic, resourcing, and management challenges that large enterprises face in protecting their networks.More

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Tech Futures Lab to offer AWS Academy training

"AWS Academy offers an institutionally embedded pathway for students to gain the necessary computing skills and knowledge that prepares them for the IT workforce."More

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Adoption of automation technologies is driven by the C-Suite – UiPath

UiPath released a new study that explores the current and future progress of automation in organisations around the world.More

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T2 chooses Triquesta as strategic software partner

The tea retailer plans to modernise its retail operations with Infinity unified commerce platform, with the aim of giving customers improved experiences and continuing to expand globally.More

AI will improve workers' abilities, not take their jobs

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

How to avoid common mistakes when moving to the cloud

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

NZ Parliament shifts to in-house user IT support

Amadeus announces travel application on Salesforce AppExchange

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

The new route completes Hawaiki’s existing links to the United States.More

Apple recalls 2015 MacBook Pros because they could catch fire

Apple has issued a worldwide recall of older MacBook Pros, due to serious battery overheating and fire risks.More

Why middle management needs a rebrand - Hays

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

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

Pure Storage sees a rise in self-driving hybrid cloud infrastructure

Pure Storage announced significant customer momentum for Pure1, an AI-driven, cloud-based infrastructure management and support platform.More

Protecting your business against online threats

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

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

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

QNAP releases dual-controller enterprise ZFS NAS

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

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

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

Epson FastFoto FF-680W: The world’s fastest personal photo scanner

The FF-680W is able to scan photos as fast as one photo per second at 300 dpi at up to 36 photos per batch.More

Whitepaper: How to cash in the value of your company's data

A crucial problem remains in that we don’t have a unified, comprehensive way to value data to enable it to be freely traded.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

The primary factors driving digital transformation

Modern management requires a different skill set and mindset when it comes to managing Windows devices.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

How IoT can generate new business - CompTIA

The Internet of Things is the emerging technology that offers the most immediate opportunities to generate new business and revenue.More

New Zealand organisations' adoption of PaaS solutions is increasing – IDC

"PaaS adoption is growing as organisations embrace cloud-native application development processes in higher numbers."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

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

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

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

Three new AI enterprise products, services from Mist

New AP uses AI to support 802.11ax, Mist Edge delivers microservices agility to the campus, and introducing AI integrated support.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rising demand for enterprise software – IndustryARC

The ERP enterprise software segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.53% during forecast period 2019-2025 driven by retail segment in particular. More

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

Infor: Futureproofing the supply chain

Technology can help provide the necessary insights to make smart decisions and take proactive stances.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

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

Whitepaper: The fundamental blocks of SaaS security

Speed, ease of use, and low capital expenses are just some of the factors driving the continued growth in SaaS security adoption.More

Whitepaper: Using UEBA to protect a business from its employees

An organisations’ users are behind many threats and breaches—whether maliciously or accidentally. 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

Quantum computing in the telecom sector and more cybersecurity trends

According to a new report, quantum computing will be a destabiliser for the telecom sector, making PKI obsolete in the near future.More

ABBYY launches new tool to streamline customer onboarding

“With ABBYY Mobile Web Capture, we aim to help organisations to deliver a smooth customer experience, boost profits and differentiate on the market.”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