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Nintex announces new electronic forms capabilities

The new designer makes it easier to create digital forms to power automated workflows leveraging Nintex for Office 365 and Nintex Workflow Cloud.More

16 Aug

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

Digital transformation and the adoption of automation technologies will be driving investments in applications, analytics, middleware, and data management software.More

16 Aug

Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI

Kiwi employees are the most secure in their roles when it comes to embracing artificial intelligence in the workplace, compared to all other countries surveyed including, Australia, USA, UK, Germany and Japan. More

16 Aug

New research highlights third party risks facing organisations

modern risk management must account for ongoing changes in third-party relationships and mitigate risks in an iterative way — that is, on a continual basis, rather than at specified intervals."More

Insider threats & breach reports: Why security needs more investment

Knock technology off its pedestal, expert says

Whitepaper: How a new generation of threats changed changed cyber-warfare

Artis teams up with Seismic with CRM solution

Slack tackles balance between productivity and security

Whitepaper: Why IT directors must bring their applications up-to-speed

Whitepaper: Maximising SIEM value within its limitations and capabilities

Protecting the interests of the business through timely and effective management of security alerts and incident response has tumbled into a state of jeopardy. More

VMware unveils latest application mobility platform

"VMware HCX enables data centre and cloud transformations by simplifying the process of connecting, populating and continually optimising application placement in modern cloud infrastructures."More

Schneider Electric calculates the costs of data centers

Data center operators and users now have access to a new tool that provides cost analysis for different types of IT infrastructure deployment.More

Define your future at TechX19

Connect with vendor executives, discover the latest innovations and advancements – and most importantly, how they can help your business gain the all-powerful competitive edge.More

Qlik(Attunity) named Challenger in Magic Quadrant for Data Integration

This designation marks the fourth consecutive year that Qlik(Attunity) has been recognised in the quadrant. More

E-book: How to enhance your cloud security posture with managed services

Managed Security Service Providers for Dummies provides useful tips that will allow pragmatic and simple decision-making. More

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility - Fortinet

Telcos, ISPs, enterprises, organisations and individuals all rely on network technology to function. We all need to work together to ensure that networks – and users – are fully protected.More

Getting started with vulnerability migration

There’s a change in the wind. Patch management out and software & vulnerability management is here. It’s an essential evolution if you’re serious about reducing risk in a few simple steps.More

Whitepaper: The MSP solution that lets you manage your workflow from one place

Here’s how you can optimise your complete solution stack with cohesive RMM, PSA, and IT Documentation solution.More

Check Point: Attackers executing commands remotely with latest malware

Threat actors are quick to try and exploit new vulnerabilities when they emerge, before organisations have had the chance to patch them.More

Know your motive: new research considers the next wave of robots

It's becoming crucial to consider that robots should be able to understand the motive of a task in the same way humans do, as this will enable machines to work more quickly and effectively, however this also indicates a significant shift in the world of robotics.More

Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm

Leaven is designed to help Kiwi businesses shift to more flexible ways of working in the digital era.More

Kaseya helping MSPs boost efficiency and ROI

Most MSPs leverage products from multiple vendors, which leads to disparate systems not working together as well as they could, resulting in inefficiency and lowered productivity. More

Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database

Massey University and Statistics New Zealand opened the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) laboratory, which will provide staff and student use for IDI-approved projects.More

How to analyse data with SIEM to manage threats efficiently

Cybersecurity training institution SANS puts LogRhythm 7.2 Threat Lifecycle Management Platform to the test.More

The Epson FastFoto FF-680W: One scanner to do it all

The FF-680W scanner is the world's fastest personal photo scanner, scanning photos as fast as one photo per second at 300 dpi at up to 36 photos per batch.More

Popular enterprise printers riddled with security risks

Researchers from NCC Group analysed different aspects of six mid-range enterprise printers manufactured by HP, Ricoh, Xerox, Lexmark, Kyocera, and Brother. More

Venafi announces guarantee for no certificate-related outages

Eliminating certificate-related outages within complex, multi-tiered architectures can feel like an impossible effort.More

ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake

"We believe that when employees are aware of their potential blindspots, they are naturally more invested and better prepared to be wary of things that may not seem quite right."More

Whitepaper: Using UEBA to manage cyber-risk exposure

As the typical point of entry for an attack, users are a difficult vector to monitor and secure.More

Whitepaper: Digital transformation priorities for the coming IT landscape

Unified IT is no longer a luxury. It is a critical business need for today’s competitive environment.More

Sony Australia announces first AI-based video solution

The Edge Analytics solution utilises machine learning AI technology to create better video content, according to the company.More

ADTRAN explained in 3 minutes

We quickly explain the history and fortunes of telecommunications network equipment vendor ADTRAN.More

Report: Fortinet releases latest analysis of the cyberthreat landscape

Learn about the latest cyber-threat trends from the newest release of the Fortinet Threat Landscape Report, including remote desktop protocol vulnerabilities and why cybersecurity automation is part of a comprehensive cyber hygiene practice. Download it for FREE.More

MYOB makes way for new CEO as Tim Reed steps down

MYOB is making way for new CEO Greg Ellis, as current CEO Tim Reed steps down and takes an advisory position with the company.More

You're invited: Define your future at TechX19

Now is the time to define your future. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.More

Whitepaper: Unlocking the latent value in an organisation's data

A crucial problem companies face is that they don’t have a unified, comprehensive way to value data to enable it to be freely traded.More

Rimini Street releases SAP application management services globally

Clients can now have Rimini Street run their SAP systems with a turnkey solution that integrates Application Management and Support Services for SAP.More

Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet

Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.More

Voluntary employee turnover in tech sector on the rise in Asia Pacific

"As companies reassess their retention strategies, they must work harder to optimise their rewards to align them with their employee preferences."More

Twilio solution aims to make unknown numbers thing of the past

Verified By Twilio positions apps to provide consumers with verified information about who is contacting them and why.More

ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution

The ASB bank funding grant fast-tracks the launch of the company focusing on a blockchain trading product.More

You’re invited: Connect, learn, and find new opportunities at TechX

Join Dicker Data for the biennial New Zealand technology conference focused on helping businesses define their future.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

Key focus areas for MSPs in an era of shrinking margins

For example, they know automation is critical to help increase technician efficiency, but automation tools have a cost. More

Business ransomware detections spiking - Malwarebytes

Ransomware attackers are targeting large, ill-prepared public and private organisations with easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities.More

The Windows 10 endpoint management solution with the UX of an app

The solution comes with built-in best practice security policies, round-the-clock employee support and bundled endpoint management.More

Simplifying collaboration in the changing workplace

Continuing advancements in technology and the rapid speed of delivery are driving incredible change in today’s workplaces. More

How to build a successful API management strategy

Air NZ API and integration product manager discusses key aspects of API management and the strategic considerations to be taking.More

Bose revamps iconic QuietComfort headphones

The Bose 700s use the next-generation Bose noise cancellation for improved noise reduction and sophisticated electronic circuitry that eliminates the “hiss” regularly heard in other headphones. More

The threat of disaster leaves many companies worried

Only one third (35%) of organisations have confidence in their disaster recovery (DR) plans, according to new research from Databarracks.More

Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN

After a tough 2018, the telco network equipment vendor is innovating its way into 2019.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

Nura: Prototyping game-changing self-learning audio headphones

The Nuraphone is set apart by its ability to measure hearing sensitivities across the frequency spectrum and personalise the output for each individual.More

Cylance report looks into questionable pentesting practices

The report demonstrates how the line distinguishing pentesting exercises from actual threat actor behaviour has thinned.More