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Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?
Wireless Networks

Unknown connections: How safe is public WiFi in Aotearoa?

Kiwis are surprisingly unaware of the risks involved in using public WiFi, according to a study by Norton and Symantec.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
How TruSens air purifiers can create healthier workspaces
EduTech

How TruSens air purifiers can create healthier workspaces

The pandemic has heightened our awareness of our own and others' health, and made us all much more conscious of the environments we work in.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Endpoint Protection

Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022

Global Stories

Safety stories

Getac and Optalert expand partnership to promote industrial safety
Cloud Services

Getac and Optalert expand partnership to promote industrial safety

Getac's ZX70 Android tablets will be used to support Optalert's Eagle Industrial early-warning drowsiness detection system for use in mining and transportation.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
The most common online scams in Australia
Virtual Private Networks

The most common online scams in Australia

No one is safe from online scammers, and many of these scammers have capitalised on the pandemic, using this confusing time to attack more people than ever.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Electrosonic appoints Michelle Byrne as chief people officer
Human Capital Management

Electrosonic appoints Michelle Byrne as chief people officer

Electrosonic appoints Michelle Byrne as new CPO to lead all aspects of people management and accelerate growth through employee engagement.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Voxel hits total funding of $18M following ongoing wins
Risk & Compliance

Voxel hits total funding of $18M following ongoing wins

Since raising its seed round in September, Voxel has grown at pace, by decreasing on-site injuries by upwards of 80% and increasing operational productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022
Keysight Technologies introduces new next-gen DPT solution
DataCentre infrastructure

Keysight Technologies introduces new next-gen DPT solution

Keysight Technologies has announced its new next-generation Double-Pulse Tester (DPT) with the PD1550A Advanced Dynamic Power Device Analyser.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas
Multi-factor authentication

World (un)Password day? Yubico releases MFA guide encouraging new ideas

In a slight departure from traditional World Password Day lore, Yubico has today announced a multi-factor authentication (MFA) guide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Today we are joined by CyberArk regional manager for ANZ Thomas Fikentscher, who gives us some expert insight into the company's Threat Landscape 2022 Report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022
Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints
Data Protection

Password hygiene in New Zealand: Statistics, standing and standpoints

The state of password hygiene in New Zealand remains largely unknown, with limited studies and fragmented data.

By Matthew Lark • 15 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Creating a secure and welcoming environment with automated visitor management
Identity and Access Management

Creating a secure and welcoming environment with automated visitor management

Organisations are turning to visitor management systems to create safe environments, with automated systems eliminating human error and enhancing security.

By Ian Holmes • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Are New Zealand's sub sea cables a cybersecurity risk?
Network Infrastructure

Are New Zealand's sub sea cables a cybersecurity risk?

New Zealanders are becoming increasingly reliant on submarine cables for secure connectivity, but how safe are these networks?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Verdantix warns EHS executives must be operationally ready for AI
EduTech

Verdantix warns EHS executives must be operationally ready for AI

Environment, health, and safety executives should be operationally ready to deploy AI projects as adoption benefits become too great to ignore.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Ava Security announces first to market multi-sensor camera
Marketing Technologies

Ava Security announces first to market multi-sensor camera

Global security tech company Ava Security will be the first to bring a specialised multi-sensor security camera to market.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Safety stories

AMTA supports publication of new international EMF standards
Unified Communications

AMTA supports publication of new international EMF standards

Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) supports publication of new international standards for 5G electric and magnetic fields (EMF).

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Back to business: Oracle study reveals fears and thoughts as Christmas shopping season approaches
Supply Chain

Back to business: Oracle study reveals fears and thoughts as Christmas shopping season approaches

Almost one in four Australian shoppers are anxious about gift orders not arriving on time for Christmas, according to a new survey by Oracle.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021