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IDC survey: Nearly 1/3 of data-ransomed businesses pay up
Malware

IDC survey: Nearly 1/3 of data-ransomed businesses pay up

A Rubrik-commissioned ANZ survey by IDC finds that despite only 6% saying they would pay ransomware attackers, the reality is quite different.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Open source skills in hot demand despite economic uncertainty
DevOps

Open source skills in hot demand despite economic uncertainty

Demand for DevOps and open source skills is high in 2020, with 93% of hiring managers struggling to recruit, according to the Linux Foundation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis
Open source

Digital payments fuelling fraud surge during COVID-19 crisis

Digital payments are driving a multibillion-dollar fraud surge worldwide, fueled by the rapid adoption of mobile apps and online channels during the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Sabre looks to disrupt travel industry with new offering powered by Google's AI
Data Analytics

Sabre looks to disrupt travel industry with new offering powered by Google's AI

Sabre Corporation and Google are developing AI technology to enhance personalised travel, to be launched in early 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2020
TNS launches new retailer-focused secure SD-WAN offering
Firewalls

TNS launches new retailer-focused secure SD-WAN offering

Transaction Network Services (TNS) has launched its new TNS Secure SD-WAN offering in partnership with Fortinet, the enterprise security provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
IBM Planning Analytics event: A demonstration of the solution's new capabilities
DevOps

IBM Planning Analytics event: A demonstration of the solution's new capabilities

CorPlan announces IBM Planning Analytics user community events in Wellington and Auckland next week, showcasing new features and breakthroughs. Register now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines
Artificial Intelligence

By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines

Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity
Edge Security

Kiwis dont care enough about cybersecurity

COVID-19 has increased New Zealand's reliance on digital devices, but Kiwis aren't adapting their cybersecurity habits, says NZTech CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
ANZ marketers have data and analytics challenges to overcome
Data Analytics

ANZ marketers have data and analytics challenges to overcome

Marketers in Australia and New Zealand are facing a new growth mandate, with 93% prioritising marketing-led growth, according to Salesforce Datorama.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
Microsoft's Azure Space – Cloud above the clouds
Space Technologies

Microsoft's Azure Space – Cloud above the clouds

Microsoft is entering the private space exploration market with Azure Space, hiring a team of experts to build cloud capabilities for the space industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
ASF celebrates open source community as software turns 20
Open source

ASF celebrates open source community as software turns 20

The Apache Software Foundation celebrates the 20th anniversary of OpenOffice, highlighting the achievements of its community.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19
Workplace

Workplace from Facebook study reveals disconnect between frontline and HQ leaders due to COVID-19

Frontline leaders are being blocked from strategic decision making compared to their HQ counterparts, despite pandemic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Gartner reveals the top strategic tech trends for 2021
Public Cloud

Gartner reveals the top strategic tech trends for 2021

Gartner has unveiled its top strategic technology trends for 2021, focusing on areas such as AI engineering, total experience, and hyperautomation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform
DataCentre infrastructure

AWS and Vector continue development of New Energy Platform

Vector partners with Amazon Web Services to develop the New Energy Platform, an analytics solution for the energy industry. #IoT #energy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm
Open source

Dropbox goes 'Virtual First' as remote working becomes the new norm

Dropbox is investing in what it calls a 'Virtual First' working policy, which puts remote work front and centre of the company's workforce culture.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Konica Minolta establishes direct presence in New Zealand
Document Management

Konica Minolta establishes direct presence in New Zealand

Konica Minolta expands presence in New Zealand with new direct operation, focusing on innovative solutions and customer value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Aiven eyes Google Cloud Marketplace to further open source reach
Hyperscale

Aiven eyes Google Cloud Marketplace to further open source reach

Aiven operates managed open source database, cache, search, graphic solutions and events capabilities for customers worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
GitHub spruces up mobile platform as devs leave their desks behind
Marketing Technologies

GitHub spruces up mobile platform as devs leave their desks behind

GitHub says these developments reflect the fact that more developers are turning to mobile apps to get their coding done.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Why embedded analytics is critical for APAC businesses
Data Analytics

Why embedded analytics is critical for APAC businesses

sing Embedded analytics is a great way to make sure that everyone in your organisation is following the same process and making smarter data-driven decisions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020