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How does the Snapchat IPO make any sense?
Cisco

How does the Snapchat IPO make any sense?

Snap Inc's $24B valuation defies the norm as shares debut, challenging tech IPO conventions with a trendy yet financially unproven business.

By Michael Wade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection
Digital Entertainment

Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection

More than a million Kiwis are now subscribed to Netflix, while Lightbox has been revealed as the faster growing Subscription Video On Demand provider.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Amazon embraces sustainability with global solar energy plans
Hyperscale

Amazon embraces sustainability with global solar energy plans

Amazon plans to install solar panels on its fulfillment centers worldwide in a new initiative to generate clean energy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Email Security

​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped

A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Digital Transformation

Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley

Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman speaks about his journey in the tech industry and the power of innovation in the age of digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
How to automate business intent with an SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

How to automate business intent with an SD-WAN

Revolutionising enterprise connectivity with SD-WAN, businesses embrace automation, streamlining WANs to champion cloud applications.

By David Hughes • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Yahoo CEO forgoes annual bonus and gives it to employees in wake of data breach fallout
Breach Prevention

Yahoo CEO forgoes annual bonus and gives it to employees in wake of data breach fallout

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is foregoing her annual bonus and giving it back to employees after the giant data breach that hit the company in 2014.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Equinix reveals new platform for global IBX customers
Hyperscale

Equinix reveals new platform for global IBX customers

Equinix introduces IBX SmartView, a data center monitoring software, to enhance visibility and control for customers across its IBX data centers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services
Artificial Intelligence

Move over, Silicon Valley: Two Kiwi companies are bringing AI to legal services

MinterEllisonRuddWatts and Goat Ventures create Kiwi AI startup that is so innovative, it wouldn't even exist in Silicon Valley.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy
Fintech

Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy

Xero has partnered with workforce management solutions firm Deputy to simplify scheduling and streamline employee communication.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%
Microsoft

Apple NZ sales up but profit plummets 63%

Apple Sales New Zealand reaped more revenue from the New Zealand market last financial year, but that wasn't enough to prevent a 63% drop in profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Amazon's AWS S3 suffers failure - Slack, Medium and Quora all affected
Storage

Amazon's AWS S3 suffers failure - Slack, Medium and Quora all affected

Major outage strikes Amazon's AWS, leading to widespread disruption for Slack, Medium, and Quora among others.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Palo Alto Networks deploys next-gen security for King Country electricity provider
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks deploys next-gen security for King Country electricity provider

The Lines Company deployed Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform as part of a massive upgrade to its IT infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Improving existing school computers beneficial for teachers and students
Crucial

Improving existing school computers beneficial for teachers and students

Shrinking education budgets are limiting computer systems in schools, hindering students and teachers, says Crucial NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Interview: RedShield's lowdown on TLS, DDoS & why breach legislation is good for everyone
Breach Prevention

Interview: RedShield's lowdown on TLS, DDoS & why breach legislation is good for everyone

RedShield's founder and CTO Sam Pickles talks about the company's research into attack techniques and the evolving threat of DoS attacks.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
'IoT isn't just a hype' and companies need to understand it better
Internet of Things

'IoT isn't just a hype' and companies need to understand it better

IoT's potential is booming, businesses urged to adapt or fall behind, says Thinxtra's Renald Gallis, citing market growth projections.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
The time is now - Secure your organisation from threats you can and can't see
Application Security

The time is now - Secure your organisation from threats you can and can't see

There are two types of companies; Those that have been hacked, and those who don't know they have been hacked.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
YOU'RE INVITED: Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Roadshow
Virtualisation

YOU'RE INVITED: Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Roadshow

Join Veeam's Cloud and Service Provider Roadshow across Australia and New Zealand to explore the latest in disaster recovery and backup services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
NZ data tech company launches in Australia with Asia expansion on horizon
Data Analytics

NZ data tech company launches in Australia with Asia expansion on horizon

NZ's Fulcrum launches its transformative data tech platform in Oz, eyeing Asian expansion after a $2m capital boost from top investors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017