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Kiwi Stories

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Making Kiwi beaches safer - Surf Life Saving NZ & Emsisoft team up
Emsisoft

Making Kiwi beaches safer - Surf Life Saving NZ & Emsisoft team up

New Zealand's Surf Life Saving teams up with software company Emsisoft to map rip currents and improve search efforts.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016

Global Stories

MAPP stories

Unstoppable: Ransomware will evolve – here's what you need to know
Malware

Unstoppable: Ransomware will evolve – here's what you need to know

Endpoint protection company CrowdStrike says that ransomware attacks are going to evolve rapidly, making it difficult for organisations to defend.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Forrester's five key priorities ANZ CIOs must embrace in 2017
Digital Transformation

Forrester's five key priorities ANZ CIOs must embrace in 2017

Forrester outlines five critical priorities for ANZ CIOs in 2017 to ensure their survival and critical involvement in driving digital transformation.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Promapp lands ADA software deal
Digital Transformation

Promapp lands ADA software deal

Promapp signs partnership deal with Australian Defence Apparel to implement cloud-based business process management software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity
Gaming

Artificial Intelligence: Out of the futurists' lab, into the real world of networks and cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence to the rescue! AI is widely seen by scientists, vendors and even enterprise IT professionals as the next step in cyber defense.

By Shannon Williams • 12 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
NZ expert selected to Canadian Cybersecurity Board
Cybersecurity

NZ expert selected to Canadian Cybersecurity Board

NZ's top cyber brain, Prof. Sarrafzadeh, adds his expertise to Canada's elite cybersecurity board, boosting transnational digital defence ties.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Review: Ubisoft brings us action snow sports with Steep
Gaming

Review: Ubisoft brings us action snow sports with Steep

It's been years since we have seen a AAA snowboarding action game. Ubisoft now has us covered by releasing the ambitious Steep.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Promapp signs on two new Sydney hires to grow Australian presence
Robotic Process Automation

Promapp signs on two new Sydney hires to grow Australian presence

Cloud-based process management provider Promapp has appointed two new Sydney-based employees to help grow its Australian presence.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity checklist: Five essential tasks for multinational companies in 2017

While 2016 brought to light a number of massive data breaches, we have to be ready for more highly sophisticated and rapid attacks in 2017.

By Don Liew • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Technavio report sheds light on growing commercial drone services market
Drones

Technavio report sheds light on growing commercial drone services market

The commercial drone-enabled services market is expected to grow 35.47% and now Technavio has revealed the top seven global vendors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
IoT, edge of cloud powering up new business opportunities
Data Analytics

IoT, edge of cloud powering up new business opportunities

Increasing digitisation of equipment outside data centres and computer rooms means a growing need for power protection at the fringe of cloud.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Disaster recovery: The vital criteria
Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery: The vital criteria

Experts urge the need for robust disaster recovery plans amid rising cyber threats and natural disasters to ensure business continuity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Your brand needs something else before it has a digital transformation
Unified Communications

Your brand needs something else before it has a digital transformation

Customer experience management helps your brand to understand the digital and real-world touchpoints your customer values.

By Augie Ray • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Avaya aims for a new edge with updated partner program
Avaya

Avaya aims for a new edge with updated partner program

Avaya has streamlined its Edge partner program and added 'greater benefits' as the company's focus shifts increasingly to software and services.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge
Firewalls

Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge

A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure
Malware

Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors are under no obligation to give you back what you pay.

By Lisa Myers • 7 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

MAPP stories

Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR
Deloitte

Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR

Demand for consulting on operations, organization and change is set to increase as digital transformation projects scale up, according to TBR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016