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Government still stuck in the past? Not on GovTech's watch

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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New Zealand's capital is pioneering GovTech, a venture to modernise public services by blending government expertise with private sector innovation.
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Three ways to improve mental health support in the workplace

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Boosting mental health support in workplaces is crucial, says Dr Tyler Amell of CoreHealth Technologies, outlining three proactive strategies for employers.
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The silent security risk of unstructured data

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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Australian businesses are struggling to manage and secure their distributed unstructured data, leading them to turn towards software-defined storage solutions.
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How Kiwi businesses can embrace a mobile workforce

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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As an early adopter of Amazon Web Services, Suncorp uses the public cloud to manage many applications and services central to its business.
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NZ's newest $23m supercomputer facility now open

Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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Research, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Megan Wood comments on the benefits that this technology will bring to the country.
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Why Cognizant is at the forefront of cloud migration

Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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Cognizant to migrate Orica's IT infrastructure to the cloud, enabling higher efficiency and cost optimization.
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VMware achieves carbon neutrality two years early

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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VMware has achieved carbon neutrality two years ahead of schedule, through a combination of energy efficiency initiatives and renewable energy projects.
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The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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A cybersecurity strategy is imperative for a mature security presence in order to improve the chances of surviving current and future cyberattacks.
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GCSB report: NZ firms lack CISOs, human investment

Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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A GCSB report reveals that over 80% of major NZ firms lack a CISO, with significant gaps in human investment affecting overall cyber resilience.
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NZ social procurement platform boosts social enterprise

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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New Zealand's first online social procurement platform, Fwd:, launched today, connecting businesses with social enterprises to foster impactful purchasing.
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Dispelling the myths of public cloud

Sun, 28th Oct 2018
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Paul Blore discusses some of the primary considerations when it comes to the question of public vs. private cloud.
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Rackspace launches disaster recovery as a service for Zerto

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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Rackspace expands its DRaaS with Zerto, offering a cost-effective, managed disaster recovery solution for multi-cloud, on-premises, and colocation environments.
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Why operational technology environments need to be secured

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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By understanding the cybersecurity risks in OT, decision-makers are better placed to make smart buying decisions.
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How ERP can be used to boost business efficiency

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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Pronto Software launches Pronto Xi 750 ERP to enhance business efficiency with AI integration, real-time insights, and advanced authentication security.
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Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown

Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ's newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.
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SES satellites enable direct connectivity to IBM Cloud globally

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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SES Networks partners with IBM to deliver high-performance connectivity to IBM Cloud customers worldwide, using satellite-based connectivity.
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Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.
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Brewery breach: Not even beer is safe from ransomware

Sat, 22nd Sep 2018
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There were no pints enjoyed at this Scottish brewery this week as it fell victim to a crippling ransomware attack.
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Nozomi Networks and The Missing Link team up to deliver industrial cybersecurity solution

Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Threat actors are increasingly targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in manufacturing and critical infrastructure.
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A three-step guide to achieving IT resilience

Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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Ensuring that the IT infrastructure is resilient is critical for business success and completion of transformation and modernisation projects.