Global Stories

New wave of ransomware could put utilities at risk

ICS attacks could shut down critical operational systems, damage or destroy physical equipment and threaten human safety.

By Cynthia Lee • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Malware

Expert spells out how businesses can 'block the spears'

There is no doubt about it, but spear-phishing is big business in 2017 - Menlo Security's Jason Steer explains how businesses can protect themselves.

By Jason Steer • 9 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Distributed Denial of Service

Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.

By Sharon Chan • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence makes anti-malware solutions more effective

CylancePROTECT achieves highest malware prevention efficacy in iT-CUBE Systems' endpoint security solutions test.

By Chad Skipper • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Digital Transformation

Gartner debunks 5 myths surrounding the AI hype

Innovation leaders must walk a fine line between embracing and overplaying AI technologies' role in delivering business value.

By Christy Pettey • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Transforming IT from a cost centre to a profit centre

IT departments pivot to profitability, shifting from cost centres to frontiers of savings with innovative asset management and service models.

By Philip Merson • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Opinion

Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions

With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.

By Suzanne Steele • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Network Infrastructure

Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.

By Ted Chamberlin • 2 min read • Sat, 9th Sep 2017

Smart Cities

Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.

By Chris Penrose • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

Cybersecurity

What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Malware

Why cybersecurity must address ICT staff efficiency

How does a fresh approach to cyber security enable better efficiency from the ICT staff who are overwhelmed with the current security situation?.

By Jason Steer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Cartech

Four areas key to the success of autonomous vehicles

Fully autonomous vehicles are expected to launch by 2020, but their impact on society won't be seen until 2025, says Gartner.

By Amy Forni • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Overcoming the challenge of effective SaaS integration

Erich Gerber, TIBCO Software general manager of APJ talks about how to successfully integrate SaaS solutions into your organisation.

By Erich Gerber • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Breach Prevention

One step ahead: Safeguarding your business from the top down

Mitigation plans against cyber attacks fail due to a lack of support from the board. But if the board starts leading the charge, they will succeed.

By Ian Pitt • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Application Programming Interface

Building a digital business platform starts with APIs - Gartner

Gartner insights reveal APIs as crucial for digital platform success, fostering new business models and ecosystems.

By Christy Pettey • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Hybrid Cloud

Are we letting the data race cloud our judgement?

It's a question that has been doing the rounds seemingly forever – how do we keep costs down while keeping our data secure?.

By Rob Malkin • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

DataCentre infrastructure

Energy efficiency & what it means for the future of data centers

As the data center industry continues to explode with the ever-increasing demand for more data, high-power density data centers will gain popularity.

By Erich Hamilton • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Disaster Recovery

The missing link in your disaster recovery strategy

Is New Zealand prepared for power outages? Recent events highlight the importance of a steady power supply for businesses.

By John Atherton • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Health Technologies

Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world's problems

Scott Nolan looks for founders with a unique view of the world, deep internal motivation, and a level of rigour driven by their own expectations.

By Edmund Hillary • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017