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Dick Smith receivers' six month report throws light on high debts
Dick Smith

Dick Smith receivers' six month report throws light on high debts

Receivers continue to give little indication of exactly how big the shortfall from failed retailer Dick Smith's NZ business with debts topping $150m.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
$11,000 prize pool up for grabs at upcoming Bay of Plenty 'pitch night'
Entrepreneur

$11,000 prize pool up for grabs at upcoming Bay of Plenty 'pitch night'

Bay of Plenty startups have the chance to get prizes, feedback and networking from the upcoming pitch night in Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Oracle to buy cloud security vendor Palerra
Cloud Access Security Broker

Oracle to buy cloud security vendor Palerra

Oracle to enhance its cloud services with the acquisition of leading security broker Palerra, bolstering protection for enterprise clouds.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
How agritech is transforming New Zealand's agriculture industry
Unified Communications

How agritech is transforming New Zealand's agriculture industry

N.Z. agriculture poised to lead with agritech, as experts spotlight sector's vast potential for growth and transformation, says PAANZ chair Mackenzie.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations
Firewalls

Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations

Fortinet's security fabric moves beyond the firewall into enhanced network management, more visibility and reduced risk. Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Apple release new free OS update for Mac – hello Siri!
Apple

Apple release new free OS update for Mac – hello Siri!

Apple unveils macOS Sierra, a free update bringing Siri to the Mac, enhancing desktop collaboration and multitasking.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

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Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete
Unified Communications

Communities transform - Whakatane UFB build now complete

Chorus has deployed Ultra-Fast Broadband to 7000 locations in Whakatane, potentially transforming New Zealand's economy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Hyperscale

Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC

Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Malware 'more sophisticated than ever before' says Webroot
Malware

Malware 'more sophisticated than ever before' says Webroot

Shorter, sharper cyber-attacks are the new norm, reports Webroot, warning against fleeting malware more lethal than ever.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Radical approach to containing breaches announced
Malware

Radical approach to containing breaches announced

Javelin Networks' ZeroMove redefines endpoint security, promising silent alarms and fake networks to trap malware, wooing top firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on partnerships, innovation, collaboration & creativity
Unified Communications

Polycom's Jeff Rodman on partnerships, innovation, collaboration & creativity

Jeff Rodman, founder of Polycom, talks to TechDay about creativity, innovation, and the keys to business success.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Ransomware and mobile malware hits peak, healthcare least prepared
Malware

Ransomware and mobile malware hits peak, healthcare least prepared

Ransomware and mobile malware at record highs, with healthcare and manufacturing industries least prepared, says McAfee Labs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade
EduTech

Papatoetoe school next in line for big govt upgrade

Papatoetoe Central School in Auckland set to undergo $4.2 million upgrade as part of city-wide education improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware
Malware

Trend Micro warns NZ & Australian firms about Crysis ransomware

New Zealand & Australian businesses are being warned to watch out for Crysis ransomware, which operates through remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Snowden: 4 big security and privacy assumptions he undermined
Malware

Snowden: 4 big security and privacy assumptions he undermined

I want to discuss four significant security and privacy assumptions that Snowden's actions, and the resulting revelations, have undermined.

By Stephen Cobb • 9 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
How in-store radio technology can give retail a 'digital makeover'
Customer Relationship Management

How in-store radio technology can give retail a 'digital makeover'

In-store radio can play a key role in enhancing the customer experience and influencing purchasing decisions, according to research by Synchrony Financial.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software
Malware

Trend Micro tackles ransomware threat with new software

Trend Micro unveils its latest defence against cyber threats, promising robust protection from ransomware and evolving malware.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

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