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New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
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Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them

Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
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Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.
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Cohesity hires new R&D vice president tasked with customer-focused innovation

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Cohesity has announced that Kirk A. Law has joined the company as senior vice president of research and development (R&D).
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AI tech poised to help reduce carbon emissions, IDC and Baidu finds

Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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AI tech to contribute 70% of carbon emissions reductions by 2060, says IDC and Baidu whitepaper. Over 35 billion tons of emissions to be reduced.
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iPaaS market set to grow more than $10B in five years

Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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IPaaS market size expected to reach US$13.9bn by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 30.3%, driven by hybrid cloud adoption and business agility needs.
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Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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Kiwis' expectations for quick and free delivery may be challenged by Christmas delays, according to a study by HERE technologies.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from DigiCert on new research

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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DigiCert's Brian Trzupek discusses the importance of PKI security, IoT utilization, and changes in manual processes. TechDay has the story.
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New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.
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New book reveals massive flaws in Australian cybersecurity management

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.
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App tourism is on the rise according to new report

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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App Annie and AppsFlyer have released a report on the impact of COVID-19 on the app marketing industry in Australia and New Zealand.
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Fibre the most environmentally friendly broadband option according to new research

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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New research has determined that fibre is the best broadband option for consumers concerned about carbon emissions.
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Mobile eCommerce: In-app shopping set to reach an all-time high

Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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In-app shopping set to reach all-time high as mobile commerce continues to dominate, according to a study by Adjust and Sensor Tower.
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Is your online shopping as anonymous as you think? New research reveals shock analysis

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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With Cyber Monday and Christmas shopping still in full swing, new research has revealed that you may not be as anonymous as you think when you shop online.
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Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Sitecore?

Tue, 16th Nov 2021
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Sitecore is a digital experience management company that provides web content management, and multichannel marketing automation software.
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API vulnerabilities are a huge target for cyber criminals, report finds

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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API vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to companies and individuals worldwide, according to new research by Akamai Technologies.
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Tech start-ups hit by 'illogical' change of R&D funding

Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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Deep tech firms struggle for cash as changes to R&D funding leave them waiting more than a year, urging urgent government action.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Access4?

Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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Access4, a company founded in 2016, is helping managed service providers make the most out of unified communications in the Asia-Pacific region.