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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
Commvault

Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Celonis launches Material Allocation app for inventory control
Supply Chain

Celonis launches Material Allocation app for inventory control

Celonis launches Materials Allocation app to revolutionise inventory management, offering intelligent stock transfer suggestions and enhancing supply chain resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Catchpoint releases open source, web testing suite
DevOps

Catchpoint releases open source, web testing suite

It allows web developers, SEO managers and performance teams to run instant tests from various locations and receive a detailed performance audit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics
Clean technologies

Climate change 2021: Corporates leaned into sustainability and took it beyond politics

Sustainable business practices are no longer just a nice thing to aim for. For tomorrow's companies, they'll be the cost of admission.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
OpenText again named a leader in the IDC MarketScape report
Human Capital Management

OpenText again named a leader in the IDC MarketScape report

OpenText has been named a Leader in the 2021 IDC MarketScape report, highlighting its success in multi-enterprise supply chain commerce networks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations
Fintech

FY2022: Why it's a prime time for businesses to optimise their accounting operations

As the economies of Australia and New Zealand bounce back from the COVID-19 crisis, finance leaders should be focused on technological transformation.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020
Malware

High-tech heist: why fending off ransomware attacks is more challenging than ever in 2020

Lion cyber-attack highlights growing ransomware threat to Australian businesses. Prime Minister warns of targeted attacks. #cybersecurity.

By Jim Cook • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
How impatience drives our digital behaviour
Customer Relationship Management

How impatience drives our digital behaviour

Research shows our digital impatience impacts consumer behaviour, with over half abandoning slow-loading sites and checkout times over 30 seconds.

By Will Barrera • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Rockwell Automation joins forces with Accenture, Microsoft, to simplify digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation joins forces with Accenture, Microsoft, to simplify digital transformation

Rockwell Automation's new Digital Partner Program streamlines industrial IoT implementations by connecting customers to digital expertise and solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Firewalls

Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover

Lateral phishing is on the rise, with over 60% of affected organisations facing multiple email account takeovers, leading to thousands of phishing attempts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Forrester names Trend Micro Leader in email security
Email Security

Forrester names Trend Micro Leader in email security

Forrester's latest rankings crown Trend Micro as the top leader in enterprise email security, praising its innovation and strategic vision.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Is NZ's tech industry starting to mature?
NZTech

Is NZ's tech industry starting to mature?

New Zealand's tech industry, the nation's fastest-growing sector, is maturing rapidly, with successful exits spurring reinvestment and new ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
Singapore govt, telcos must refrech cybersecurity focus
Unified Communications

Singapore govt, telcos must refrech cybersecurity focus

Singapore's Senior Minister of State stresses the importance of cybersecurity in the country's aim to be a Smart Nation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
Unified Communications

Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest

Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Do you really have the expertise to successfully migrate a data center?
DataCentre infrastructure

Do you really have the expertise to successfully migrate a data center?

Without practical experience to draw on, companies may be lulled into thinking a data center migration is like moving from one house to another.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

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IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers
Hyperscale

IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers

Drawing attention to the vital yet overlooked role of women in the data centre industry during IWD 2024, amid ongoing diversity and inclusivity challenges.

By Dr Kelley Mullick • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024