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Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds
Cybersecurity

Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds

Reported cases of consumer fraud more than tripled in the years 2020-2021 from prior years, according to a new report by Accenture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Zoom releases a range of new features requested by educators
EduTech

Zoom releases a range of new features requested by educators

Zoom debuts virtual background support for Chromebooks, video messages in Zoom Chat, Breakout Rooms enhancements, and Anywhere Polls.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
FIDO Alliance champions security and authentication experts
DevOps

FIDO Alliance champions security and authentication experts

FIDO Alliance has announced that testing is now available for individuals seeking to become FIDO Certified Professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Check Point Software supports Rakia mission to space
EduTech

Check Point Software supports Rakia mission to space

Check Point Software is supporting the Rakia Israeli space mission by hosting communication to the specialised control centre.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion
Internet of Things

Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion

Industrial companies and their personnel underestimate the risks in the industrial control systems environment.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

NZ Windows users at risk of devastating cyber attacks

New Zealand businesses face devastating cyber attacks, with a 14.22% chance of encountering a threat, warns Avast's 2021 Global PC Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Strong close to 2021 as cloud infrastructure spend reaches $21 billion
Supply Chain

Strong close to 2021 as cloud infrastructure spend reaches $21 billion

As backlogs continue to grow, pent-up demand bodes well for future growth as long as the economy stays healthy, and supply catches up to demand.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Shipsy appoints Iyad Kamal as COO
Blockchain

Shipsy appoints Iyad Kamal as COO

Former Aramex COO Iyad Kamal joins Shipsy's advisory team to expand AI, ML & Blockchain capabilities & accelerate global logistics innovation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Data Protection

Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints

The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.

By Matthew Lark • 15 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind
DevOps

Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind

While DevOps salaries for APAC professionals are behind the curve, there is a significant global increase worldwide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer
DevOps

Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer

The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
ACS appoints Chris Vein as Chief Executive Officer
World Bank

ACS appoints Chris Vein as Chief Executive Officer

The professional association for Australia's technology sector announced Chris Vein has been appointed the organisation's Chief Executive Officer.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped
EduTech

Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped

Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
SoftIron establishes Singapore presence as part growth plans
Hyperscale

SoftIron establishes Singapore presence as part growth plans

SoftIron expands its presence in Singapore to support its regional customers and explore plans for a dedicated supply chain tower facility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
ABI Research calls for universal data governance framework
AR, VR & Metaverse

ABI Research calls for universal data governance framework

The researchers state that a new universal data governance framework must be introduced to address the data governance needs in emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave
Network Infrastructure

Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave

Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
IDC spending guide shows AI spending will double by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

IDC spending guide shows AI spending will double by 2025

According to a new IDC spending guide, U.S. spending on artificial intelligence solutions will double by 2025.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022