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Kiwi Stories

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New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI
Robotics

New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI

Labour shortages, rising costs and weather damage are pushing New Zealand builders towards AI as firms seek to lift productivity and cut expenses.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Three key shifts in education that will unlock human potential
EduTech

Three key shifts in education that will unlock human potential

Educational reform must focus on forward-thinking, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving to prepare students for the future of work.

By Simona Turin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts
Edge Computing

Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Porsche extends partnership with NetApp for exclusive data solutions
NetApp

Porsche extends partnership with NetApp for exclusive data solutions

Porsche Motorsport extends its partnership with NetApp, enhancing data solutions for racing divisions like IMSA, WEC, and the TAG Heuer Formula E Team.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as senior channel sales manager
Firewalls

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as senior channel sales manager

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as Senior Channel Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its ANZ channel and cybersecurity presence.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Object First announces 192TB upgrade for backup storage solution
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Object First announces 192TB upgrade for backup storage solution

Object First has announced a major upgrade to its ransomware-proof backup storage, boosting capacity up to 192TB per node and 768TB per cluster.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
CrowdStrike & eSentire expand partnership for AI security boost
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike & eSentire expand partnership for AI security boost

CrowdStrike and eSentire broaden their strategic partnership, integrating threat intelligence and AI-native cybersecurity to enhance global MDR protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
Data Analytics

US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth
Chief Financial Officer

Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth

Blackpearl Group's ARR surged by 177% to NZD $7.4 million in FY24, largely due to the success of its AI-driven platform, Pearl Diver, which contributed NZD $4.9 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney
Disaster Recovery

BlackLine opens first Asia-Pacific data centre in Sydney

BlackLine opens its first APAC regional data centre in Sydney's Google Cloud facility, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and scale F&A operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Resilience stories

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Health Technologies

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health

SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

97% of UK FTSE 100 firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Data Protection

Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

By Andrew Wilson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Quantum Computing

Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity

Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Network Infrastructure

Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws

Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.

By Jason Duerden • 5 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce unveils AI programme to boost Singapore SMEs

Salesforce launches Data+AI Boost SME Program at Asia Tech x Singapore Summit to aid 5,000 SMEs in data utilisation for AI integration, partnering with IMDA.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Supply Chain

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024