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Brennan IT launches hybrid secure SD-WAN
Firewalls

Brennan IT launches hybrid secure SD-WAN

Brennan IT aims to offer carrier-agnostic and consistent management of varied environments tailored for individual organisations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
Skillsoft

Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap

Cybersecurity is consistently rated as one of the most problematic skills shortage areas in the enterprise, Skillsoft says.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Malware

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity

Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Vic Govt provider deploys Zscaler cloud platform
Wireless Networks

Vic Govt provider deploys Zscaler cloud platform

Cenitex embraces Zscaler's cloud platform under Program Fortify to enhance core networking infrastructure and protect over 26,000 public servants statewide.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap
Digital Transformation

Australian CIOs turning to contract IT professionals to fill skills gap

The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Global Stories

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk
Marketing Technologies

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth
Apple

IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth

Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
How to tackle major challenges in multi-cloud - Kemp
IT Automation

How to tackle major challenges in multi-cloud - Kemp

IT teams today are looking to automation to help build and deploy load balancers in desired states more frequently.

By Tony Sandberg • 6 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific

Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NZ's global alliances put it at risk for cyber attacks, expert says

New Zealand faces a high risk of cyber attacks due to its membership in the five-eyes alliance, says tech security expert.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Businesses must start planning for the cloud-native age – New Relic
DevOps

Businesses must start planning for the cloud-native age – New Relic

DevOps creates automation between software development and IT/operations; enabling tech teams to build, test, and distribute software quickly and more reliably.

By Greg Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future
Cartech

Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future

The UK plans to have self-driving vehicles up and running on roads by 2030. In the 11 years leading up to that goal, there's a careful approach to the rollout.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ
Unified Communications

Gravity and Kacific partner to bring broadband to rural NZ

Gravity and Kacific have inked a 3-year deal to bring competitive satellite broadband to rural New Zealand, powered by the new Kacific1 satellite.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence creates 'significant' opportunity for New Zealand

Artificial intelligence offers New Zealand vast opportunities to address key wellbeing, sustainability, and economic challenges, per AI Forum research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Heavy duty drones could be key to predicting future eruptions
EduTech

Heavy duty drones could be key to predicting future eruptions

Heavy-duty drones developed by researchers in Wellington are providing unprecedented access to volcanic gas emissions, aiding prediction of future eruptions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Palo Alto Networks expands commitment to NZ market
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks expands commitment to NZ market

Palo Alto Networks is expanding its New Zealand business operations in order to better prepare local businesses for growing cybersecurity concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019