Australian Stories

How blockchain & design thinking can help us overcome the absence of a national digital identity system

Blockchain is not going to be the one piece of technology that will be the panacea to solve every problem and challenge that exists today.

By Greg Dillon • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Data Protection

Gemalto survey: Data breaches may cause customer exodus

A Gemalto report reveals data breaches could trigger a mass exodus, with over half of Australian consumers ready to switch banks or retailers post-breach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Malware

More than the money: The future potential of blockchain

Blockchain technology, while commonly linked with cryptocurrency, holds vast potential beyond digital coins, poised to revolutionise multiple industries.

By Graeme Pyper • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017

Malware

How Australia fared through the state of cybersecurity in 2017

As the end of 2017 quickly approaches it means the federal government's Mandatory Data Breach Notification legislation will soon be in effect.

By Alex Tilley • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Global Stories

Digital Transformation

Digital disruption is nothing new, but the pace is quickening

Digital disruption is accelerating, transforming how companies innovate and compete. Established firms must adopt rapid, start-up-like agility to stay relevant.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017

Hyperscale

Flexenclosure cashes in on €10m loan for data centre innovation

The loan was granted by the European Investment Bank and backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments to create opportunities in the region.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Malware

Avoid gifting weaponised teddy bears & game console hacks: Top IoT threats this season

Cyber attacks on toys, gaming consoles and home assistants, you ask? Weaponised teddy bears? Yes, it is possible.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Amazon

4K content is now abundantly available, but no one's watching it

The quantity of 4K UHD content that is being created is growing, but there is a limited delivery of it to consumers...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Fintech

Enprise reports steady growth in half-year financial report

Enprise Group's half-year report until September 30, 2017, shows a 10.40% revenue jump to NZD $4.7 million and a 22% rise in net profit to NZD $393,000.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Fintech

Datacom expands fintech footprint with $20m deal

Finzsoft's professional services team will move to Datacom, although customer contracts will remain with Finzsoft.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017

Unified Communications

Interview: zipMoney on disrupting the consumer credit market & that $40m Westpac investment

They knew that Australian consumers were unhappy with credit cards and other debt facilities - especially millennials.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Application Security

Firewall-as-a-Service industry will top $2.5b by 2024

The Firewall-as-a-Service industry is expected to undergo rapid growth that could surpass $2.5 billion by 2024.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Interconnection weaves APAC's remarkable growth story

Urbanization is named in the Index as a key driver of Interconnection demand globally, and it's a huge factor in Interconnection demand in APAC.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

A new data center IoT architecture with useful analytics linked to digital services & automation

These incidences demonstrate how the lines between IT and the IT-supported businesses are becoming blurred. All industries are being affected.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

EduTech

SMEs should use Xmas slowdown to plan and reflect – Xero

28% of businesses don't have any provision in place for when times get tough, with another six percent unsure of what they'd do in tough times.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards

New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017

Marketing Technologies

Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe

Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017