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NZ CFOs comment on the impact of automation
Digital Transformation

NZ CFOs comment on the impact of automation

Finance professionals need to adapt their skill sets in order to face the challenges the future workplace will inevitably bring.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019

Global Stories

Resilience stories

IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector
DataCentre infrastructure

IT & OT convergence brings new cyber risks to industrial sector

The convergence of IT and OT in the industrial sector, especially energy, brings heightened cyber risks, demanding robust cybersecurity measures, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Q&A: Aruba optimises UX through network monitoring
Wireless Networks

Q&A: Aruba optimises UX through network monitoring

Aruba optimises user experience with its User Experience Insight (UXI), helping Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne ensure robust network performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report
Application Security

Financial institutions' websites most frequently attacked – report

New report by Positive Technologies exposes top threats to web apps, with data theft as the prime attack vector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
How to create safer roads for Kiwis
Data Analytics

How to create safer roads for Kiwis

The New Zealand Transport Authority partnered with Catalyst and Orbica to revolutionise NZ's Crash Analysis System.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise
Malware

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware threats on the rise

Cryptolocker malware and ransomware is increasing at a rapid rate, with these threats rising 167% over the previous quarter.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast
Email Security

Native email security systems inadequate – Mimecast

Mimecast's latest ESRA report reveals native email security systems are falling short, with millions of spam, malware, and phishing emails bypassing defences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019
Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase
Cybersecurity

Organisations spending more as cyberattacks increase

Australian organisations face a surge in cyberattacks, with security breaches up 18% in 2018, leading to an increased cybersecurity spend of USD $6.9 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
10 factors MSPs need to consider when deploying an RMM tool
Partner Programmes

10 factors MSPs need to consider when deploying an RMM tool

As SMBs shift to cloud services, MSPs must consider ten key factors when deploying RMM tools to ensure efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

By Ian Van Reenen • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Equinix puts US$77m into expanding data centres in Hong Kong
Hyperscale

Equinix puts US$77m into expanding data centres in Hong Kong

Equinix invests $77m in expanding Hong Kong data centers as demand for reliable facilities and robust network infrastructure increases.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks
Email Security

Workplace inboxes still plagued by phishing attacks

Mimecast's State of Email Security report shows a 67% rise in impersonation attacks since 2018. Phishing and ransomware remain major threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
Agility or risk? The security pain points causing tension in business
Cybersecurity

Agility or risk? The security pain points causing tension in business

There's tension in the workplace for businesses – and it's all to do with the tradeoff between flexible working and cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
CIOs in ANZ are slowly making digital business progress
Unified Communications

CIOs in ANZ are slowly making digital business progress

Despite 30% of ANZ organisations scaling digital investments, 70% lag in evolving digital foundations amid flat IT budgets, says Gartner survey.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Unisys: Users looking for data security when choosing banks
Open source

Unisys: Users looking for data security when choosing banks

The report studied attitudes of banking customers in Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Taiwan.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Aon launches cyber risk management solution in Australia
Risk & Compliance

Aon launches cyber risk management solution in Australia

Aon introduces CyQu in Australia, a cyber risk management portal helping enterprises identify vulnerabilities, benchmark resilience, and enhance cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
7 best practices for cloud computing in the public sector
Cloud Services

7 best practices for cloud computing in the public sector

The Asia Cloud Computing Association released a report outlining 7 principles for secure and efficient cloud adoption in the public sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Risk readiness at an all-time low as Australian businesses face increasing market volatility
Supply Chain

Risk readiness at an all-time low as Australian businesses face increasing market volatility

Global economic slowdown and volatile market conditions have led to the lowest levels of global risk readiness in 12 years, says Aon's biennial survey.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019