Global Stories

Heartbleed bug: Businesses must act now...

Palo Alto Networks warns the Heartbleed bug could be the worst vulnerability ever, urging swift action to secure enterprise servers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2014

Cybersecurity

Still running Windows XP? Top 10 ways to stay secure in Enterprise...

According to Gartner, one-third of enterprises still have more than 10% of their systems running on Windows XP.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Increase in financial market IT spending points to end of credit crunch

After a few tumultuous years following the banking crisis, IT tech spending in the financial markets is set to rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Unified Communications

ICONZ-Webvisions return to their internet roots

In a world suffering from serious time poverty, New Zealand's hunger for Ultra Fast Broadband has reached breaking point.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Unified Communications

Introducing the world's largest telecoms industry research firm...

Informa Telecoms and Media Research and Ovum have announced plans to merge and become the world's largest telecoms industry research firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Gartner: NZ IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark

New Zealand's IT spending predicted to grow 1.7% in 2014, reaching NZ$11.1 billion, according to Gartner forecast.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Information Communication & Technology

ManageEngine slashes IT Help desk expenses for 60,000+ companies

ManageEngine now offers its IT help desk software, ServiceDesk Plus, for free, potentially cutting costs for over 60,000 firms worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2014

Data Analytics

Your Invite: Microsoft Business Insights Summit heads to Auckland & Wellington

Dive into the future of business intelligence at Microsoft's Business Insights Summit in Auckland and Wellington, unlocking the power of your data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Mar 2014

Deloitte

Deloitte whitepaper suggests a rethink of organisations IT services

Deloitte releases whitepaper on managing data centers and the financial implications. Download it here: www.nextdc.com/news-media/insights-whitepapers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014

Cybersecurity

83% of businesses unprepared for cyber attacks...

Nearly 40% of firms have no cyber-incident response plan, despite 76% suffering an incident in the past two years, a report by Arbor Network has found.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2014

Cybersecurity

ICT security transformation underway...

Security and managing risk are the top agenda items for IT decision makers. It's more than just the Target and NSA incidents driving this growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014

Government

'Shipwreck' Labour leaks secret ICT plan to Govt…

Labour's ICT strategy leaks to Gov't in a blunder by Clare Curran, sparking major embarrassment and a mocking retort from PM John Key.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014

Unified Communications

Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…

After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Information Communication & Technology

Kiwi investment on the rise as business confidence hits 20-year high

Business confidence across New Zealand hit a 20-year high this month, as Kiwis latch onto the strengthening economic activity...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014

Cisco

Cisco Capital helps NZ SMBs preserve cash and stay competitive

Cisco Capital provides flexible financing for New Zealand IT firm Turnstone, allowing the company to manage cash flow and support business growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Strong Kiwi economic outlook fails to increase company head counts

Hiring expectations dip for second consecutive quarter, down 3.5 percentage points, according to the latest Hudson Report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014

Digital Entertainment

Your Invite: IT Service Management Forum heads to Wellington

This year the IT Service Management Forum New Zealand chapter will be celebrating its 10th annual conference in Wellington. The event takes place May 5-7.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014