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Kiwi Stories

Cybercrime now 'bigger than the global drugs trade'
Cybersecurity

Cybercrime now 'bigger than the global drugs trade'

Cybercrime eclipses global drug trade in cost, hitting $600bn a year, as Kiwis falter in cyber-savvy practices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution
Encryption

Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution

Uni of Waikato student wins $5k for developing a more secure method for online surveys, eliminating the need for decryption of sensitive data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016
Microsoft

The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016

Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 kicks off with an inspiring keynote by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts, unveiling a tech-filled agenda for over 1,700 attendees.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea
Network Infrastructure

Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea

Specialised undersea cable ship, Ile de Re, arrives in Auckland to lay final section of Tasman Global Access cable. #technology #Broadband.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream
LazyAz

Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream

LazyAz, a New Zealand start-up, aims to revolutionise retail with its on-demand delivery app, which goes beyond just delivering products.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Kordia welcomes a new GM to its ANZ solutions team
Kordia

Kordia welcomes a new GM to its ANZ solutions team

Kordia welcomes Hamish Guild as executive general manager for Kordia Solutions; sets sights on consolidation and growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017
Elections

Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017

Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams plans to modernise election broadcasts by removing TV and radio requirements.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Global Stories

The future of DevOps: Microsoft's Donovan Brown explains
DevOps

The future of DevOps: Microsoft's Donovan Brown explains

The Microsoft Ignite New Zealand event began with a keynote speech by Donovan Brown, who swears by the benefits of DevOps collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration
Wynyard Group

Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration

Cyber security firm Wynyard Group has gone into voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
LogRhythm forms global reseller partnership with Dell EMC
Network Infrastructure

LogRhythm forms global reseller partnership with Dell EMC

LogRhythm partners with Dell EMC to provide global resale partnership, bringing advanced security solutions to more enterprises.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions
EduTech

Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal
Arrow ECS

Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal

Tenable Network Security signs exclusive distribution deal with Arrow Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy
Unified Communications

Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Edge computing and IoT challenge 'the centralised data center model'
DevOps

Edge computing and IoT challenge 'the centralised data center model'

Internet-connected devices and edge computing are increasing the need for scalable and efficient infrastructure, says Emerson Network Power.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Smartwatches not everyone's cup of tea
Wearables

Smartwatches not everyone's cup of tea

Smartwatch shipments worldwide decline in Q3 2016, says IDC. Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Lenovo and Pebble among top vendors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Xero named in the top 3 for highest growth tech exporters
Fintech

Xero named in the top 3 for highest growth tech exporters

Xero shines as a top tech exporter for NZ, scaling up global reach with a 67% surge in revenue and major job growth in Wellington.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Dell EMC previews new partner program 'without unknowns'
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC previews new partner program 'without unknowns'

Dell EMC unveils new partner program, offering increased business opportunities and tier thresholds for partners.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Nlyte's latest offering a 'win/win for colocation providers and tenants'
Hyperscale

Nlyte's latest offering a 'win/win for colocation providers and tenants'

Nlyte Software is a leading software company that automates the management of services provided by the data center that was founded in 2014.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016