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Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy
Malware

Online attackers abusing Kiwis' generosity in wake of Chch tragedy

Scammers exploit Kiwis' generosity following Christchurch tragedy. CERT NZ and Westpac issue urgent alerts about donation scams and malicious emails.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools
DataCentre infrastructure

New Genesis trust hoped to drive STEM inspiration in schools

The trust will provide relevant equipment to New Zealand schools in the hopes that it will inspire students' interest in STEM and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL
Gaming

The All Blacks and Black Ferns to squad up and play Fortnite this Wednesday with LPL

As previously reported, Let's Play Live (LPL) is hosting a new show with NZ celebrities playing Fortnite. The first guests are several sports stars.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018

Global Stories

Donations stories

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to gaming charities
Gaming

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to gaming charities

Sennheiser donates 1500 headsets to global charities, boosting gaming communities and aiding in social support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index
Investment

Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index

Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country's first listed social responsibility index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
Razer releases gaming mic that syncs emotes with streaming interactions
Gaming

Razer releases gaming mic that syncs emotes with streaming interactions

Streamers have the ability to add or create their own emotes, or they can choose from hundreds of preset emotes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
Crypto

Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund

Curtin University in Australia has launched a pioneering cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund, backed by New Zealand's blockchain studio Centrality.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
GitHub launches fund to sponsor open source developers
Marketing Technologies

GitHub launches fund to sponsor open source developers

GitHub asserts 99% of new software projects use open source, launching a sponsorship program to back developers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Turkcell infuses blockchain into identity management
Unified Communications

Turkcell infuses blockchain into identity management

A Turkish company called Turkcell has released a new identity management solution that works by harnessing the power of the blockchain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Why use a trade exchange platform?
Platform-as-a-Service

Why use a trade exchange platform?

Navigating growth and efficiency can be tough for SMBs. Bartercard offers trade solutions to enhance cash flow, reduce excess stock, and boost customer reach.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
How artificial intelligence is transforming finance teams
Unified Communications

How artificial intelligence is transforming finance teams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important for businesses, offering improved decision making and business insights.

By Jeff Arnold • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
Infomart Data Centers reveal huge sustainability gains
Hyperscale

Infomart Data Centers reveal huge sustainability gains

Infomart has blazed a green trail in its environmental responsibility by recycling more than 1.9 million pounds of data center infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 14th Jul 2018
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Unified Communications

Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites
Application Programming Interface

Okta makes authentication API free for apps and websites

Identity solutions provider Okta has launched API Products for One App, making it easier for engineering teams to use Okta for authentication.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Uber

Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection

Uber updates bug bounty program to include safe harbour for good faith hackers, but warns against illegal activity and extortion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
5 things you didn't know about Arrow ECS ANZ
Internet of Things

5 things you didn't know about Arrow ECS ANZ

Previously known as Distribution Central, it hasn't been that long since the company was acquired by Arrow ECS but a lot has changed since then.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Donations stories

HPE donates refurbished equipment to Tonga via non-profit Heilala
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HPE donates refurbished equipment to Tonga via non-profit Heilala

Following HPE's Sydney office refurbishment, the company donated workstations and furniture to organisations in Tonga through non-profit Heliala.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018