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Kiwi Stories

Resilience stories

Rail’s big comeback
Supply Chain

Rail’s big comeback

Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers
Fintech

PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers

PaySauce and Xero join forces to support Kiwi farmers with Xero For Farming, enhancing financial clarity and compliance through cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report
Malware

Phishing URLs grew by 640% last year - report

Phishing attempts have increased by 640% and malware targeting Windows 7 has risen by 125%, according to a new report by OpenText.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech
Malware

IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech

IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Refinitiv announces new market database powered by Google Cloud
Data Analytics

Refinitiv announces new market database powered by Google Cloud

Refinitiv launches its Tick History dataset on Google Cloud, leveraging BigQuery's machine learning to enhance data access and trading model development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Top 10 operational risks for executives in 2020
Risk & Compliance

Top 10 operational risks for executives in 2020

It is crucial for businesses to design and implement effective risk management capabilities and response mechanisms to maintain agility and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study
DataCentre infrastructure

Any internet user can order cyber attack for less than $20 - study

A study by DE-CIX and global researchers reveals any internet user can order a cyber attack for less than USD $20, raising concerns on DDoS resilience.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market
Supply Chain

Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market

GlobalData outlines the ways that China's corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure
Unified Communications

Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure

Facing unprecedented demands for the May 2019 election, the AEC turned to Microsoft Azure, marking a pioneering federal cloud project in Australia.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Businesses in the dark: Disconnect in cybersecurity culture and cyber resilience
Cloud Access Security Broker

Businesses in the dark: Disconnect in cybersecurity culture and cyber resilience

Australian organisations lag behind their Asia-Pacific counterparts in terms of familiarity with cyber resilience, according to research from McAfee.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Telstra and Chayora announce strategic partnership, with target market of China
Unified Communications

Telstra and Chayora announce strategic partnership, with target market of China

Telstra and Chayora announce a partnership to provide colocation and network services at a hyperscale campus in Tianjin, targeting China's growing tech market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Redscan recognised with CREST accreditation for SOC
Security Operations Centres

Redscan recognised with CREST accreditation for SOC

Redscan has received accreditation from CREST for its Security Operations Centre (SOC), confirming its place among top security providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Tollring brings on new APAC business strategy lead, gears up for 'aggressive growth'
Customer Relationship Management

Tollring brings on new APAC business strategy lead, gears up for 'aggressive growth'

Tollring hires Graham Evans to lead business strategy in Asia Pacific as part of ambitious global growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2020
Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
Supply Chain

Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup

The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast's capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020
Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits
Power / Energy

Motorola Solutions Foundation awards $250m to non-profits

Motorola Solutions Foundation has awarded over $10m to 250 non-profit organizations worldwide, benefiting over 2 million students and community members.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Power / Energy

Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Motorola promises $10m in funding to charities around the world
Motorola

Motorola promises $10m in funding to charities around the world

According to a statement, the grants will benefit more than two million students, first responders, teachers, veterans and community members in 32 countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2019