Kiwi Stories

DevOps amongst most sought after skillset

The survey found 53% of respondents believe technical skills have the highest impact on the effectiveness of an organisation or department.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Robotics

This Feilding school has just won an international robotics award (again!)

Feilding's Manchester Street School celebrates victory in the VEX Robotics Challenge for the third consecutive year. #STEM #robotics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019

Unified Communications

Breakthrough research to revolutionise internet communication

University of Otago scientists develop a device promising to revolutionise internet communication, creating faster, more energy-efficient data transfer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool Air Purifier

Dyson's Pure Hot and Cool revolution for asthmatics; 99.95% of fine pollutants trapped, fostering a sneeze-free home.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

Global Stories

Gaming

Game review: Gears 5 features a lot of fun action

Gears 5, developed by The Coalition, revitalises the series with stunning 4K graphics, expansive semi-open world levels, and a thrilling campaign, scoring 9/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Malware

Ransomware making a comeback, McAfee report finds

McAfee Labs saw an average of 504 new threats per minute in Q1 and a resurgence of ransomware along with changes in campaign execution and code.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

Internet of Things

Microsoft survey shows strong IoT adoption amongst enterprises

According to the report, 85% of those surveyed work in IoT adoption, with almost 75% working with projects in the planning stages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019

Surveillance

Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues

Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019

Privileged Access Management

Thycotic introduces certification programme to ANZ

The programme enables cybersecurity service companies to provide technical support and professional services using Thycotic PAM solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Data Protection

Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action

Amazon has admitted that Alexa recordings, along with their transcripts, are stored on its servers until users manually delete them, raising privacy concerns.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019

Data Analytics

IDC: IoT expected to generate 79.4ZB of data in 2025

The number of devices connected to the Internet, including the machines, sensors, and cameras continues to grow at a steady pace.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

Firewalls

Sophos extends endpoint detection offering to servers

Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server with Endpoint Detection and Response to help IT managers tackle cyber attacks on servers, a high-value target.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019