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Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ

Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

Chorus reports strong half-year results amid CEO transition

Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Disaster Recovery

Construction activity to fall after reaching peak

Activity in the sector is set to return to 2020 levels as post-Covid demand eases and residential consents settle lower.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Feb 2024

EduTech

Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids

New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Supply Chain

Motivation moves mountains

The viaduct’s early opening has cut months off a vital coastal link, easing supply delays and proving faster delivery can save money.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Supply Chain

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand

The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals

New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Global Stories

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Cisco

IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?

Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.

By Lesley Wardropper • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Malware

Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working

A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Between you and success, is YOU only

Samina Hanif, a ten-year veteran in customer success software, shares her journey of overcoming fears and doubts to achieve success, emphasising the belief in oneself and the power of mentorship.

By Samina Hanif • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

5 supply chain strategies to prepare for inflation & potential recession

As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.

By Teresa Chiykowski • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Generative AI

Exclusive: Why Elastic continues to see positive momentum

Gavin Jones, Area VP for ANZ at Elastic, the leading search analytics firm, shares insights on its strategic direction and technological advancements.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

Northeast Health Wangaratta makes it halfway through major digital upgrade

Northeast Health Wangaratta is advancing patient safety and satisfaction with a major upgrade to its digital care records with Orion Health, expected to be operational by mid-2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Supply Chain

Exclusive: The BlueVoyant philosophy driving success

Exploring the efficacy of BlueVoyant's 'good, accurate and fast' philosophy: rapid growth in Australia and a reliance on AI make the cybersecurity firm a standout in the global industry.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

The double-edged sword of AI in the post-Covid remote work era

As remote working thrives in the post-pandemic world, AI technology emerges both as a boon for optimising business operations and a challenge, obscuring work transparency and limiting worker autonomy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024