Global Stories

Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020

A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020

Supply Chain

Recent appetite for hygiene products drives profit for Harris Technology

New opportunities have opened for the company with the sale of protective hygiene products including facemasks, hand sanitiser gels and alcohol wipes.

By Trevor Hoey • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

Seagate

Seagate opens patents to help fight COVID-19

The company's data storage innovations are now available as part of the Open COVID-19 Pledge and ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 around the world.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

Health Technologies

Govt's COVID-19 tracing app 'fundamentally flawed'

Govt's COVID-19 tracing app is primitive and puts public at risk, says Sir Ray Avery. Jupl NZ's offer to upgrade the app was declined despite better tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

DevOps

Nutanix partners with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during crisis

Nutanix expands integration partnership with ServiceNow to simplify IT operations during COVID-19 crisis. Additional capabilities announced for Nutanix Calm.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020

Storage

Hitachi Vantara expands digital manufacturing portfolio

Includes new manufacturing practice and expanded portfolio of digital manufacturing solutions, services and consulting services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybercriminals exploiting virus fears to gain access to corporate IT systems

COVID-19 may have changed the way many people work, but this doesn't have to mean companies must accept lower levels of security.

By Budd Ilic • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020

Gaming

Sony's gaming and music struggles see sentiment take a nosedive

Sentiment towards Sony has taken a nosedive during the first quarter of 2020, with ongoing struggles in its music and gaming behind the decline.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020

Phishing

Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam

Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020

Marketing Technologies

Mastercard and Ethoca look out for ANZ retailers with support package

Mastercard and Ethoca launch a free fraud prevention package for Australian and New Zealand retailers, offering Ethoca Alerts until 31 July 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

Cybersecurity

40% of APAC consumers have dealt with personal data breaches

A Kaspersky survey reveals 40% of APAC consumers have faced personal data breaches, with over half equally worried about physical and virtual safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

Virtual Private Networks

Demand for VPNs soars in Hong Kong amid fears over Beijing crackdown

As fears mount over Beijing's new national security laws, Hong Kong sees VPN demand skyrocket. Surfshark reports a week's sales in just an hour.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

eLearning

Alibaba Cloud brings tech innovations to those impacted by COVID-19

Alibaba Cloud provides AI-enhanced and cloud-based solutions to support businesses impacted by COVID-19. Students and medical professionals benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020

Digital Transformation

DX spending set to grow in 2020 despite pandemic woes

New data from IDC predicts digital transformation spending will grow by 10.4% worldwide to an eye-watering US$1.3 trillion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020

CompTIA

CompTIA: Tech firms expecting return to normalcy in three months following COVID-19 crisis

Almost two-thirds of CompTIA member company executives surveyed believe that business may start to get back on track by August.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020

Gaming

Cloud-based entertainment to get major boost from 5G

The rollout of 5G is set to revolutionise cloud-based entertainment, driving multibillion-dollar revenues in gaming and video sectors by 2024.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020

Location tracking

Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealand firms rush to integrate automated tracking tech, spurring a 112% spike in local demand for WhosOnLocation's software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020

Government

NZTech: Govt Budget 2020 important for NZ's tech ecosystem

The Government's 2020 Budget is pivotal for New Zealand's tech sector, with significant investments to boost digital innovation, says NZTech's Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020