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Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults
Chorus

Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults

Spark introduces Spark Restore Kit to help customers stay online during broadband or landline faults in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence
Microsoft

Microsoft's global cyber security lead on adversaries and negligence

Microsoft expert highlights shortage of cyber security expertise in New Zealand and the need for better collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis

New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3
Microsoft

IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 - Day 3

This year marks Microsoft Ignite New Zealand's 21st birthday, so what better place to celebrate than at SkyCity in Auckland.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Kiwi businesses not up to scratch with cyber insurance
Symantec

Kiwi businesses not up to scratch with cyber insurance

New Zealand's small businesses lag in cyber insurance uptake, with only 6% covered and 9% considering it essential for future resilience.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Written by Sam

Healthy growth posted for India's networking market
Ethernet

Healthy growth posted for India's networking market

India's networking market thrives with a robust 7.2% growth in the Ethernet Switch sector and a significant 31% surge in router sales.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector
Data Analytics

The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector

The insurance industry needs to embrace big data and wearable technology or risk being left behind, warns Dr Michael Naylor of Massey University.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Kiwi businesses at risk of Google penalties
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi businesses at risk of Google penalties

Kiwi businesses face a growing threat of Google penalties, warns SEO expert Tom McSherry, citing widespread violations and dated tactics.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
HPE unveils new IaaS with 'more dev, less ops'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

HPE unveils new IaaS with 'more dev, less ops'

HPE launches Helion OpenStack 4.0, an open and flexible infrastructure-as-a service platform for enterprise workloads.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
The threatening cyber landscape of the Melbourne Cup
Malware

The threatening cyber landscape of the Melbourne Cup

Expert gives advice on protecting against ransomware for Australian punters betting on the Melbourne Cup online.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
CyberArk bolsters ANZ team with 'channel-focused' new hires
Firewalls

CyberArk bolsters ANZ team with 'channel-focused' new hires

CyberArk has appointed a new regional director for Australia and New Zealand and a new senior director of presales for APJ.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
HPE brings 'transformative technology' to the enterprise
Unified Communications

HPE brings 'transformative technology' to the enterprise

HPE unveils its Modern Workspace, redefining enterprise meetings with Skype Room Systems for streamlined, engaging collaborations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations
Hays

Intrapreneurship the new 'buzz word' for organisations

Intrapreneurship is the new buzz word in business as companies encourage staff to explore their own ideas alongside their day jobs.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Fujitsu & Lenovo one step closer to PC business deal
Lenovo

Fujitsu & Lenovo one step closer to PC business deal

Fujitsu and Lenovo are exploring a 'strategic cooperation' deal, with the aim to improve competitiveness in the global PC market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Aussie MarTech innovator wins big in the GC
Marketing Technologies

Aussie MarTech innovator wins big in the GC

Blirt, a leading MarTech group, has been recognized for its innovation by winning the Mayor's Innovation GC Award at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Breaking the rules with Dona Sarkar
Microsoft

Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016: Breaking the rules with Dona Sarkar

Dona Sarkar, head of Windows Insiders Program, founder of Fibonacci Sequins, and fashion line Prima Dona Style, speaks at Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Sam

The era of digital transformation: Australian organisations assimilate
DevOps

The era of digital transformation: Australian organisations assimilate

Digital transformation is having a significant impact on Australian organisations, with 88% investing in the right talent, says survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016