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Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Data Protection

Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
New Zealand and NASA partner up, allowing Aotearoa to grow space industry, minister says
EduTech

New Zealand and NASA partner up, allowing Aotearoa to grow space industry, minister says

New Zealand and NASA have partnered up under the multi-lateral Artemis Accords, in an effort to enhance space exploration efforts. .

By RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken
Malware

Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Travel software firm Serko suffers sharp losses amid pandemic disruption
Serko

Travel software firm Serko suffers sharp losses amid pandemic disruption

Serko, the travel software company, has reported an increased net loss of $29.4m due to the impact of the pandemic on its business.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed
Cloud Services

Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed

A tech specialist says targeting social media algorithms is an important step to reduce extremist online content. .

By RNZ • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021

Global Stories

NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer
Gaming

NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Xero draws massive profits in pandemic
Hyperscale

Xero draws massive profits in pandemic

Xero sees strong profit rebound after pandemic squeeze, adding record 456k subscribers, but falls short of revenue estimates.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers
Unified Communications

Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers

The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
2degrees reports record annual revenue
Unified Communications

2degrees reports record annual revenue

Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021