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Google buys enterprise cloud file storage firm Elastifile

The acquisition will bring Elastifile’s cloud file storage for enterprises into Google Cloud Filestore.More

Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.More

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WatchGuard firewall takes top spot in NSS Labs tests

WatchGuard Technologies’ firewall product has achieved commendations from NSS Labs for the third year in a row.More

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Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.More

Application modernisation for the digital enterprise

Samsung NZ appoints new B2B channels head

QNAP launches beta of new version of NAS OS

Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Blue Prism to deliver automation solutions through Azure

Global banks fail to keep up with application security

Adobe welcomes NZ country manager to its team

Adobe is welcoming Colin Rebairo as its New Zealand country manager, following continued momentum in the local market. More

IoT home connectivity on the up, as are cybersecurity threats

“This data helps us shed light on the global emergence of IoT and types of the security problems present in the devices real users own.”More

Valuing your shift into Agile – Certus3

As Agile has taken on a more organisation-wide focus, it has also become more closely aligned with the overall objectives of the organisation.More

The rise of document databases - MongoDB

one of the most popular and flexible ways of storing data is via a document data model, where each record and its associated data is thought of as a “document”More

AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth

“The rising number of AI projects means that organisations may need to reorganise internally to make sure that AI projects are properly staffed and funded."More

Whitepaper: Measuring SIEM’s ability to create actionable defence

Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with the speed in which hackers are attacking their system.More

Conquer the cloud divide: Build, run, protect, and move ahead in the cloud

Find out how to build hybrid applications and run them seamlessly, no matter where they are.More

DevOps amongst most sought after skillset

The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department. More

ESET's MSP program extends cloud business solutions

ESET specifically shaped the program so it’s easier for providers to work with a trusted industry leader and to reach a rapidly growing customer base.More

OpenText and Mastercard partner dominate financial processes market

“We are excited OpenText is partnering with Mastercard to integrate our digital platforms together to allow companies to quickly identify and vet business relationships and make the end-to-end payments process even simpler.”More

Supermicro launch solutions for security and AI at the edge

New edge servers bring up to 37 LAN port software-defined networking solutions and AI inferencing to the network edge.More

The small business cybersecurity survival guide

ESET understands the cyber threats your small business will face - get tips and tricks from those on the cybersecurity frontline.More

Microsoft releases progammes and tech for partners

“Our portfolio of programmes, offers and resources for companies partnering with Microsoft is transforming to help them capitalise on the opportunity of the cloud era.”More

Report: Why vulnerability assessment is the first step in security strategy

Tenable’s latest research examines real-world vulnerability assessment practices at 2,100 organisations to see how they’re approaching cyber hygiene.More

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience

“Lonely Planet recognises the value of putting the right technology in place."More

Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs

"Every day I meet inspiring women in Australia and New Zealand, so it is heartening to see Sydney and Melbourne rank in the top 15 cities globally in our WE Cities Index report."More

Using UEBA to fight user-based threats internally

This whitepaper uncovers how User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) reduces your organisational risk and enables you to respond more quickly to attacks.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

IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector

IT and operational technology (OT) are on a journey to convergence, but that convergence must be managed with caution in order to manage cybersecurity risks that go with it. More

Whitepaper: A guide for a smooth journey to hybrid cloud

There is no doubt that a move to hybrid cloud is a massive mission but one that - if successful - promises a better world.More

Relationship Unlimited strengthens SaaS offerings with partnership

The partnership with Chargebee will allow Relationship Unlimited to strengthen its offering to clients in the subscription economy.More

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

"The delegation was impressed with the companies and how well the New Zealand tech ecosystem collaborates together and with government."More

The future of cybercrime in Australia – ESET

Cyber-attacks will continue so long as the target seems worthwhile and the attackers have funding to continue their work. More

NVIDIA expands DGX-Ready Data Center program globally

The program is designed to aid companies in finding modern data center facilities for their artificial intelligence-based infrastructure.More

Businesses feel they need AI to respond to cyber-threats - Capgemini

Two in three organisations plan to deploy artificial intelligence to bolster their defense as soon as 2020.More

92% of businesses experience identity challenges - LastPass

Data from the report reveals IT professionals overwhelmingly (82%) agree that poor identity practices have exposed their business to risks.More

How to derive maximum value from business data

The most valuable companies in the world derive value from the data they control.More

Dunedin City Council rolls out smart streetlights

Dunedin City Council is making the switch to smart street lighting as part of its agreement with global smart city solutions provider Telensa.More

Kyocera's green sustainability efforts recognised

Kyocera says its efforts to increase sustainability and reduce greenhouse missions are part of the ‘Kyocera philosophy’.More

Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.More

Case study: How Central Innovation prototyped the Nura headphones with SOLIDWORKS

Sound pioneer Nura had an ambitious concept to deliver when it raised almost two million dollars via crowdsourcing and then over five million dollars through a seed round.More

Zendesk expands AWS support for customer data accessibility

Native connector for Amazon EventBridge allows easy access to customer experience data across the organisation.More

Intel releases new chip packaging tools to promote innovation

When combined with Intel’s process technologies, new packaging capabilities will allow for customer innovation and help develop new computing systems.More

Western Digital updates flash data centre systems portfolio

IntelliFlash family additions and OS 3.10 enhancements deliver industry’s highest performing NVMe all-flash arrays.More

Attunity wins Microsoft award for cloud-data estate modernisation

The award is the latest example of Attunity momentum, including largest deals ever driving double-digit sales and revenue growth in Q2.More

Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area

“Implementing ongoing and effective security awareness training is a necessary foundational pillar when building a strong culture of security."More

Report: Using UEBA to increase security analytics effectiveness

To facilitate more effective cybersecurity, businesses need to accommodate larger data sets with more advanced analysis of the data.More

Thycotic introduces certification programme to A/NZ

The programme enables cybersecurity service companies to provide technical support and professional services using Thycotic PAM solutions. More

Barracuda improves Azure connectivity for Office 365 security

New functionality enforces Office 365 local breakout policies in Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN to optimise Office 365 UX while increasing security.More

Cisco and Pure Storage team up on converged infrastructure solution

FlashStack enables enterprises to grow through maximum performance and reliability for business-critical applications, right out of the box. More

Check Point releases report on public cloud security challenges

Unauthorised access, insecure interfaces, misconfigurations and account hijacking named as the biggest vulnerabilities in the public cloud.More

Frost & Sullivan: How SIEM is either an enabler or a retardant

Addressing a constant flow of security alerts is an inevitable consequence of the digital age.More

Mistrust amongst organisations when it comes to data, survey finds

"The different levels of confidence displayed by people at a management level and operational data workers are not surprising, but it is definitely worrying." More

Opinion: Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream

They are here to stay. And their influence is set to grow exponentially."More

ESET named champions in the Canalys Cybersecurity Matrix

The report states that ESET has local presence in every part of the world and works closely with channel partners.More