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Cyber security a 'human problem', says Origin IT

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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New Zealand businesses are not doing enough to protect themselves against cyber attacks due to the actions of their own employees, according to Origin IT.
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Robust security architecture vital to maximise resilience

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Ixia stresses the imperative of bolstering security structures, urging firms to revamp with prevention-focused measures for resilience.
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Scenic beauty & road safety: Bluetooth alerts to help rental car drivers

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Bluetooth technology to deliver safety messages will be used to educate rental drivers as they drive along the Christchurch to Queenstown route.
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The JAKU botnet - what you need to know

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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In short, botnets allow hackers to take control of multiple computers at the one time to spread viruses, create spam and perform attacks.
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Mibiz: Giving every small business an expert network

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Mibiz, sponsored by Inland Revenue to reduce the problem of high failure rates of new businesses, particularly among those formed by recent migrants.
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US TV broadcasters now want to help you binge watch your favourite shows

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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At gatherings last month, US broadcasters were demanding the ability to make all episodes of any new TV series they pick up available on demand.
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Cyber insurance not always up to scratch

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Organisations warned to check cyber insurance for coverage of new social engineering email attacks #cybersecurity #insurance.
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Canterbury schools set to benefit from Budget 2016

Tue, 31st May 2016
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Canterbury schools to receive $276m investment in infrastructure as part of Budget 2016, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Cybersecurity a platform for business growth, expert says

Mon, 30th May 2016
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The establishment of a national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 'major development' WHERE id = says Deloitte.
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New security vendor focused on isolation with Fujitsu deal

Fri, 27th May 2016
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Menlo Security is an up-and-coming security vendor in Silicon Valley. Its laser focus is on web security. But don't misunderstand this old fashioned.
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Security breaches: When, not if

Wed, 25th May 2016
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Ixia warns that security breaches are an inevitable 'when', urging businesses to adopt a 360-degree network approach for robust defence.
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The perceived risks of cloud depend on where you are standing

Fri, 13th May 2016
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Adoption of cloud services by government agencies is steadily increasing, albeit at a slower rate than in other sectors.
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NZ's first Cyber Security Summit drawing near

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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New Zealand's first Cyber Security Summit to see over 200 business people gather next week, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.
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It's good news for NZ's internet: Hawaiki announces cable plans

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Hawaiki Cable has confirmed it will build a submarine cable linking New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
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Composable infrastructure - hype or game changer?

Tue, 29th Mar 2016
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Composable infrastructure may revolutionise IT by melding compute, storage and network, promising agility in a tech-driven business era.
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Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.
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Commvault inks deal with ViFX

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Data protection firm Commvault has signed a deal with ViFX to manage the New Zealand-based company's strategic information assets.
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Think you're ready for Big Data and IoT? Standard tests are just not enough

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Enterprise data centres need a test environment that reflects their real load and actual traffic, including all applications and protocols.
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Who is winning the war? Security experts hard to recruit

Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Demand continues to rise for cyber security skills as an arms race develops between cyber criminals and those looking to secure systems and data.
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BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production

Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.