Global Stories

Vodafone: Why disruption is an advantage in business transformation

New Zealand small businesses have shown impressive resilience and creativity in the face of adversity during the pandemic, says Vodafone's Paul Bertenshaw.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020

Phishing

COVID-19-related email subjects biggest threat in phishing scams

Coronavirus-related email subjects are the biggest threat in phishing scams, accounting for 50%, says KnowBe4 research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020

Digital Transformation

Microsoft: Kiwis find innovation easier post-pandemic

According to newly published survey results, 85% found innovation to be hard before COVID-19, while now just 40% express the same sentiment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020

Document Management

Nitro report: remote workers need better document handling

Remote workers are lacking the right tools and solutions for effective WFH, says document productivity company Nitro.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Managing customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce

How can contact centres maintain customer experience with a work-from-anywhere workforce? Here are four best practices to follow.

By Darren Rushworth • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

Human Capital Management

IT leaders fail to invest in adequate solutions to support remote workers

Lack of digital tools hampers remote work, says Nitro report. 46% of workers said their company was ill-prepared for the shift to remote work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

Internet of Things

Report: Power utilities increasingly at risk of devastating cyber-attacks

Power utility sector faces increasing cyber-attack risk due to remote systems and understaffed facilities, says GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

IT Automation

How automation can future-proof businesses

Between 25-46% of job tasks in Australia could be automated by 2030, potentially boosting the economy and creating better jobs, says McKinsey.

By Stephen Darracott • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

Health Technologies

COVID-19 produces unprecedented interest in NZ digital health board

Health experts are vying for board positions at NZ Health IT, with 14 nominations for three vacancies. The successful candidates will be announced in December.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

Unified Communications

Workers want robots, not people, to help manage COVID-19 stress - study

COVID-19 has made 2020 the most stressful year for workers, who are increasingly turning to robots for support, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

Health Technologies

IDC unveils key tech investment trends for future enterprise

IDC has unveiled its IT outlook for 2021, along with top trends and guidance for enterprises as they prepare for The Next Normal.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2020

Malware

Network visibility is the crux of security in 2020

The pandemic's push for remote work has heightened cyber risks. Companies must enhance network visibility to protect against escalating threats.

By George Tsoukas • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020

KPMG

COVID-19 creates 'perfect storm' for business fraud in NZ

COVID-19 creates perfect storm for business fraud in New Zealand, with cases of embezzlement and Ponzi schemes on the rise.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020

Manufacturing

How are industrial enterprises faring with the rise of cyber threats?

The majority of industrial enterprises have experienced an increase in cyber threats since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a report from Claroty.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020