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Emergency preparation only for the privileged?
Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparation only for the privileged?

Low-income households are being left behind by disaster advice that assumes everyone can afford food, water and survival kits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ

SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
First freight train rolls through Kaikoura
Disaster Recovery

First freight train rolls through Kaikoura

Freight services are easing pressure on the alternate road, with up to 2000 trucks a month expected to be taken off it during the rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks
Malware

Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks

Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity
Physical Security

Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity

Broader criteria could help irrigation spending support jobs, freshwater quality and climate resilience, not just land productivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Local winners in infrastructure awards
Sustainability

Local winners in infrastructure awards

New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Resilience stories

DataCentres Ireland: Free to attend with more than 1,000 industry experts
Hyperscale

DataCentres Ireland: Free to attend with more than 1,000 industry experts

​The largest and longest-running national event of its kind is fast approaching to explain why leading multinationals choose Ireland.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Finance execs must step up and take the lead in cybersecurity
Fintech

Finance execs must step up and take the lead in cybersecurity

Finance executives must now be business partners who understand and integrate key drivers across business models. This extends to cyber defence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Europol: Legislation overhaul needed as cybercrime is 'unprecedented'
Malware

Europol: Legislation overhaul needed as cybercrime is 'unprecedented'

A new report from Europol has revealed cybercrime is running rampant with ransomware reigning supreme - and a crackdown on criminals is essential.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Sep 2017
Gartner: Five steps to digital transformation for telcos
Unified Communications

Gartner: Five steps to digital transformation for telcos

More often than not, legacy processes are implemented alongside the new technologies, thereby defeating the purpose of modernisation.

By Neil Osmond • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
The rise of ransomware and how businesses can prevent it from happening
Malware

The rise of ransomware and how businesses can prevent it from happening

The Digital Shadows CEO delves into one of the main tactics behind extortion - ransomware - and how businesses can defend themselves.

By Alastair Paterson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
New Singapore subsea cable available from Equinix's AU data centers
Network Infrastructure

New Singapore subsea cable available from Equinix's AU data centers

The cable will enhance connectivity between Australia and Singapore, especially considering Singapore is Australia's 5th largest trading partner.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Enex Carbon & PhishLine bring holistic security culture to APAC
Phishing

Enex Carbon & PhishLine bring holistic security culture to APAC

US-based firm PhishLine and Australian firm Enex Carbon will combine security awareness expertise with turnkey solutions that fight cybercrime.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

Macquarie Telecom provide SD-WAN service for local not-for-profit
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Telecom provide SD-WAN service for local not-for-profit

Macquarie Telecom says the solution will allow United way to save on costs, simplify and speed up its network.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Delegates converge for Singapore International Cyber Week
Cybersecurity

Delegates converge for Singapore International Cyber Week

Singapore International Cyber Week kicks off, bringing together over 6000 security experts for discussions & partnerships.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017