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Online hate speech affects New Zealand adults
Cyberbullying

Online hate speech affects New Zealand adults

A recent Netsafe report reveals that 11% of New Zealand adults have been targeted by online hate speech in the past year, impacting behaviour and emotions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018

Global Stories

The cyber kill chain: Moving laterally in Active Directory
User and Entity Behavior Analytics

The cyber kill chain: Moving laterally in Active Directory

Despite robust defences, companies are vulnerable to lateral moves in Active Directory by cybercriminals who exploit social engineering and malware.

By Ram Vaidyanathan • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup
DataCentre infrastructure

5 aspects to understand about UPS battery backup

Schneider Electric's Atin Chhabra discusses the ins and outs of UPS battery backup and what to consider when implementing.

By Atin Chhabra • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Singapore seeks inclusion of data portability in Personal Data Protection Act
Data Privacy

Singapore seeks inclusion of data portability in Personal Data Protection Act

Singapore is looking to implement a data portability requirement as part of the ongoing review of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA).

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers
IT Automation

Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers

Automation Anywhere has unveiled human-centric digital workers to help organisations automate repetitive tasks and accelerate digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Cybersecurity

Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts

Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine
Data Privacy

Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019
Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
EduTech

Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m

New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
2019: The year of digital transformation for APAC's data centres
Unified Communications

2019: The year of digital transformation for APAC's data centres

Commscope's APAC vice president shares how APAC is set to become the world's biggest data centre market by 2020.

By Gavin Milton-White • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
How tech is leading a people-first approach to healthcare
Customer Relationship Management

How tech is leading a people-first approach to healthcare

Philips is leading a revolution in healthcare, bringing personalised care to patients' homes and streamlining medical processes with cutting-edge technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2018
EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints
Physical Security

EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints

Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
A clear case for AI in endpoint protection
Malware

A clear case for AI in endpoint protection

AI revolution in cybersecurity: Ziften's CEO unveils machine learning as a formidable foe against cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018
The key to a successful digital transformation journey
Digital Transformation

The key to a successful digital transformation journey

Despite 90% of firms feeling threatened by digital competitors, many lack the right skills to adapt. See how focusing on people development is key.

By Tara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019
Unified Communications

Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019

Gartner has released a list of what it sees as the most important strategic tech trends to be aware of in the quickly upcoming year.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
The rise of the chief compliance officer – Digital Guardian
Human Capital Management

The rise of the chief compliance officer – Digital Guardian

The profile and demand for Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) have surged with GDPR in force, making them essential for navigating regulatory landscapes.

By Jan van Vliet • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help
EduTech

The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help

Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.

By Peter Croft • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Alibaba Cloud signs MoU to promote smart city innovation
Smart Cities

Alibaba Cloud signs MoU to promote smart city innovation

'Smart cities' is one of the hot buzz phrases of 2018, and Alibaba Cloud is taking measures to ensure it's at the forefront of the movement.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018