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Interview: Businesses must prepare for privacy regulation update

Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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Privacy regulation in New Zealand is taking its cues from regulation in other jurisdictions - in particular the GDPR.
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The fascinating way Microsoft is making a social impact

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Microsoft is upending how tech companies approach the not-for-profit, NGO and charity sector with a revolutionary new approach.
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Ingram Micro signs Perimeter 81 distribution agreement

Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Through the agreement, Perimeter 81 will offer its Zero Trust Network as a Service to resellers through the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace.
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Qualtrics invests in Employee Experience in APJ region

Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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The two new senior employees will join the Employee Experience (EX) team in APJ with the focus on expanding the organisation's EX operations in the area.
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Gaming industry a rising target of cyber-attacks – Akamai

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Hackers have launched 12 billion credential stuffing attacks on gaming websites from Nov 2017 to Mar 2019, says Akamai's 2019 report.
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Proofpoint announces new risk profile and training customisation features

Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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Proofpoint launches adaptive security controls to dynamically isolate URLs and personalised training features, boosting protection and user education efficacy.
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Adobe welcomes NZ country manager to its team

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Adobe is welcoming Colin Rebairo as its New Zealand country manager, following continued momentum in the local market.
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AI projects set to double, with CX the key driver behind growth

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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The number of organizations using artificial intelligence is expected to double in the next 12 months, a study by Gartner has found.
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Thycotic introduces certification programme to ANZ

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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The programme enables cybersecurity service companies to provide technical support and professional services using Thycotic PAM solutions.
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QNAP backup and recovery: Accelerating data availability with Veeam and Flash

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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QNAP has made numerous efforts to integrate multiple technologies and work with several partners to deliver a total solution for QNAP customers.
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The safest altitude for flying drones above marine life

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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If you're planning to use a drone for a birds-eye-view of nature at its finest, it's best to consider how high up you're flying that drone.
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Do we need cybersecurity training? Phishing remains problem area

Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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Phishing attacks remain a significant threat, with one in four cybersecurity questions answered incorrectly, a new report from Proofpoint reveals.
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RSA responds to increasing ANZ regulations with new updates

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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In response to evolving regulations in Australia and New Zealand, RSA has updated its Archer Suite to bolster data protection and ensure compliance.
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Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Enterprises are at a critical moment in cloud adoption, with Symantec revealing 54% of firms struggle to keep up with cloud security demands.
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Huawei and industry partners establish an innovation base for 5G

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Huawei leads industry alliance in establishing a 5G deterministic networking innovation base to accelerate 5G industry development.
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Sales 'deceptively shiny' as poor performance bites

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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Despite boosting revenue and quota attainment in Asia Pacific, sales organisations struggle with poor customer and seller retention, warns CSO Insights.
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Who is really responsible for cloud security?

Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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Experts at the NetEvents EMEA Press Spotlight emphasised the critical need for enterprises to understand the Shared Responsibility Model in cloud security.
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NZ Space Agency to track satellites launched from NZ

Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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The tracking tool will have huge benefits for future commercial space activity – and for avoiding space debris.
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Malware and malicious Office documents on the rise in 2019 - WatchGuard

Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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Hackers are doubling down on well-known tactics like credential theft and ransomware by utilising fake Office documents and other attack avenues.
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How Oracle Exadata aims to accelerate machine learning

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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The new Oracle Exadata Database Machine X8 features hardware and software enhancements, as well as unique machine learning capabilities.