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Botnet activity spreading multi-purpose malware tools
Malware

Botnet activity spreading multi-purpose malware tools

Botnet operators are shifting from single-purpose to multipurpose malware, Kaspersky Lab finds, highlighting a significant rise in Remote Access Tools.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
TDCG seals acquisition to become largest Dutch data centre provider
Hyperscale

TDCG seals acquisition to become largest Dutch data centre provider

It's taken substantial investment, but The Datacenter Group (TDCG) can now lay claim to being the largest 100 percent Dutch data centre provider.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
Why top enterprises are creating a data-driven cloud strategy
Data Analytics

Why top enterprises are creating a data-driven cloud strategy

The digital revolution is compelling businesses to use advanced data analysis techniques to predict customer needs and find new profit pathways.

By Peter O'Connor • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations
Encryption

InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations

InternetNZ concerned about potential government actions that could compromise online security for New Zealanders. Broader debate needed. #cybersecurity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Exclusive: Venafi talks weaponisation of machine identities
Hackers

Exclusive: Venafi talks weaponisation of machine identities

As companies integrate more digital tools into their business, many of them remain unaware of the risk code-signing certificates are exposing them to.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
MYOB says it's 'on track' to hit 1m subscribers by 2020
Digital Transformation

MYOB says it's 'on track' to hit 1m subscribers by 2020

MYOB is on track to reach one million online subscribers by 2020, reporting a 7% rise in revenue to NZD $239.3 million and a 61% growth in subscribers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure
Unified Communications

TeamTalk posts profit, continues investment in infrastructure

TeamTalk posts GBP £4.4m profit, up debt reduction efforts and invests heavily in infrastructure, aiming for a nationwide digital radio roll-out by 2019.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Aug 2018
FIXR on a mission to raise $200,000 to expand car services app
Digital Transformation

FIXR on a mission to raise $200,000 to expand car services app

Car services app FIXR is aiming to raise $200,000 to fund additional features such as online transactions and advertising.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender
Malware

Hackers using spearphishing to target banks –Bitdefender

To limit the risk of being discovered, attackers operated outside of normal business hours and cashout operations were planned for weekends.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Top tips to avoid downloading malicious online banking apps
Malware

Top tips to avoid downloading malicious online banking apps

Fake apps may require excessive permissions, demand administrator rights, or simply request you enter your banking details and related information.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
Global data analytics spending will balloon to US$260b by 2022
Data Analytics

Global data analytics spending will balloon to US$260b by 2022

Big data and business analytics remains a massive area of growth worldwide and shows no sign of slowing down in the near future.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Why open banking is a good thing for New Zealand SMBs
Data Analytics

Why open banking is a good thing for New Zealand SMBs

Open banking is closer to reaching the New Zealand public, with a pilot project currently underway and due to wrap up by the end of the year.

By Nicole Buisson • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Xero celebrates partner achievements at annual awards
Fintech

Xero celebrates partner achievements at annual awards

The Awards were held last night on the eve of Xerocon Brisbane, and this year they were even bigger than ever.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Crayon banking on South-East Asia with new AI Center of Excellence
Artificial Intelligence

Crayon banking on South-East Asia with new AI Center of Excellence

It will be the company's second AI research center aiming to bring huge innovation to the region, partnering with the existing facility in Norway.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Xero opens doors to new Americas HQ in downtown Denver
Fintech

Xero opens doors to new Americas HQ in downtown Denver

A 30,000 square-foot space nestled in a brand new building in Denver Colorado is the new home of Xero's new US headquarters.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Disruptive tech to shape future of commercial real estate
Digital Transformation

Disruptive tech to shape future of commercial real estate

Commercial real estate investors will need to tackle the speed of change and the struggle of infrastructure to keep up.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
Incubator

Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses

Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke's Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke's Bay.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018