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Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe
Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Compliance requirements driving better data management - 451 Research
DevOps

Compliance requirements driving better data management - 451 Research

90% of respondents in a 451 Research report say they will significantly increase investment in DataOps technologies this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019
Fintech

How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019

FintechNZ forecasts major fintech changes in 2019, impacting Kiwi businesses with financial unbundling, new investment platforms, and advancing wearable tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
US-China trade war a 'double-edged sword' for ICT spending
Digital Transformation

US-China trade war a 'double-edged sword' for ICT spending

The trade war, among other factors, is set to negatively impact global ICT spending but the market will still experience positive growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Achieving uncompromising security without compromising privacy
Endpoint Protection

Achieving uncompromising security without compromising privacy

Navigating the BYOD era, companies must balance robust security measures with user privacy, steering away from invasive MDM to agentless solutions.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
MYOB launches new compliance workflow beta
Fintech

MYOB launches new compliance workflow beta

Users are invited to trial the new program, that promises to halve the amount of time spent on the compliance process.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges
Huawei

Huawei continues to plead innocent despite serious criminal charges

Huawei faces 13-count indictment in the US, including bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy charges. CFO Meng also indicted.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
70% of organisations to adopt AI by 2021 – still 'human' work though
Unified Communications

70% of organisations to adopt AI by 2021 – still 'human' work though

Gartner says while there are obvious concerns for today's workforce, the massive rise of AI will be about augmentation, not total automation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
How to resolve the problems that come with digital transformation
DevOps

How to resolve the problems that come with digital transformation

Digital transformation has become a common requirement for Australian businesses of all sizes, but it comes with new challenges for tech professionals.

By Patrick Hubbard • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
Why responsible use of workforce data is essential for business growth
Data Protection

Why responsible use of workforce data is essential for business growth

Business leaders must implement responsible data strategies to build employee trust and drive revenue growth, according to a report from Accenture.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
573 days: Financial sector slow to fix vulnerabilities
Fintech

573 days: Financial sector slow to fix vulnerabilities

Financial services companies took 29 days to address a quarter of their vulnerabilities in coding, and 573 days to remediate all open vulnerabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report
Health Technologies

Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report

Carbon Black's 2019 Global Threat Report unveils new cyberattack methods fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions, posing significant risks to global industries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
“These are not cybersecurity predictions for 2019”
Internet of Things

“These are not cybersecurity predictions for 2019”

Jonathan Couch isn't a fan of annual predictions and so instead has shared his thoughts on the headlines we can expect this year.

By Jonathan Couch • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019
8x8 appoints ANZ channel senior manager
Unified Communications

8x8 appoints ANZ channel senior manager

8x8 has appointed Steve Shaw as senior channel manager for ANZ, aiming to enhance regional partner collaborations and bolster cloud communications growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Malware

Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
DigiCert's QuoVadis acquisition extends PKI expertise in EU
Certification

DigiCert's QuoVadis acquisition extends PKI expertise in EU

DigiCert has now officially completed its acquisition of QuoVadis Group from Swiss security firm WISeKey International.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future
Fintech

Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future

New Zealand gears up for a cashless future with wearable tech and non-cash payment strategies, aiming to become a global fintech leader by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019