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Global cloud market grows 33% in Q3 2020 to $36.5 billion

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Cloud computing market experiences significant growth as COVID-19 drives increased remote working and learning, according to Canalys data.
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Microsoft: Digital transformation doesn't make SMEs immune to cyber threats

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Ricky Kapur warns that despite digital transformation every business is at risk - no matter how large or small they are.
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2020's nastiest malware revealed

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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Phishing, botnets, and ransomware are the top cybersecurity threats of 2020, taking advantage of the global pandemic, according to Webroot.
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IDC's 10 IT trends for 2021 and beyond

Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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IDC predicts that by 2022, 65% of global GDP will be digitalised, driving $6.8 trillion of IT spending from 2020 to 2023.
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Backups as a last line of defence are under threat

Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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Malware can incrementally overwrite and encrypt backups, rendering them inadequate as an insurance policy against ransomware.
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How to secure your business against DDoS Attacks

Mon, 26th Oct 2020
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Amidst the flurry of activity during the holiday season, businesses are warned to protect themselves from DDoS attacks.
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Mimecast appoints Jonathan Corini as new VP for global channel sales

Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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Mimecast appoints Jonathan Corini as SVP of global channel sales to strengthen and unify its commitment to the channel.
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IDC announces digital transformation award winners for ANZ

Fri, 16th Oct 2020
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IDC reveals winners of Digital Transformation Awards for Australia and New Zealand, including Inland Revenue and Countdown.
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Accurics raises $20m, continues mission to enhance cloud-native security

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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Accurics raises $20m in seed & series A funding to support development of its cloud cyber resilience technology.
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Vodafone: Why disruption is an advantage in business transformation

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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covid-19
New Zealand small businesses have shown impressive resilience and creativity in the face of adversity during the pandemic, says Vodafone's Paul Bertenshaw.
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Microsoft: Kiwis find innovation easier post-pandemic

Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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According to newly published survey results, 85% found innovation to be hard before COVID-19, while now just 40% express the same sentiment.
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Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks

Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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Power utility sector faces increasing cyber-attack risk due to remote systems and understaffed facilities, says GlobalData.
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Securing SAP to ensure better operational security

Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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Australian government warns of growing cybercrime threat; organisations' intellectual property and financial information at risk.
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Network visibility is the crux of security in 2020

Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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The pandemic's push for remote work has heightened cyber risks. Companies must enhance network visibility to protect against escalating threats.
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Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative

Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.
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Frost & Sullivan: Nine growth opportunities out of COVID-19

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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As the industry has been reshaped by the global pandemic, a new report outlines how to stay ahead in the digitally-driven future.
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Kiwi SMBs forge on with digital evolution despite disruption

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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New Zealand SMBs are turning to technology, including cloud and customer experience solutions, to recover from COVID-19, according to a Cisco study.
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InternetNZ urges political parties to commit to digital inclusion action plan

Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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InternetNZ urges NZ political parties to sign its five-point plan for digital inclusion ahead of the election.
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Schneider brings AI to fight against energy consumption

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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Schneider Electric invests millions in machine learning tools and data science for AI-assisted energy and sustainability services.
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Gartner: Security leaders must balance risk, trust and opportunity

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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Security and risk leaders must focus on balancing risk, trust and opportunity to help maintain the ability of their organisations to function.