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Global CX company claims stake in ANZ market with acquisition of local boutique
Customer Relationship Management

Global CX company claims stake in ANZ market with acquisition of local boutique

US customer experience platform InMoment expands into the ANZ market by acquiring Melbourne-based BrandXP, setting sights on APAC growth.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks
Cybersecurity

Virsec, GHD partnership vows to defend world's critical infrastructure against cyber attacks

As part of their global partnership, Virsec and GHD will embark on a roadshow of Australia and New Zealand in July.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Cybercriminals make a meal of weakened supply chains
Malware

Cybercriminals make a meal of weakened supply chains

Ransomware attacks and other cyber threats are targeting the supply chain in greater numbers, says Dimension Data's latest report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek '18
Blockchain

Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek '18

An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
ZTE ban spells challenge and opportunity in the NZ mobile device market
ZTE

ZTE ban spells challenge and opportunity in the NZ mobile device market

The ZTE ban by the U.S. disrupts the New Zealand mobile device market, leaving an 8% share up for grabs and sparking opportunities for other manufacturers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses
AI Security

Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses

Only 9% of Australian businesses are prepared to comply with GDPR, despite feeling confident about NDB, according to Webroot's report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation
Outsourcing

IDC Report: services market booming as organisations prioritise digital transformation

IDC reports IT services market growth to $502bn in 2H17, nears $1tn in full year, driven by digital transformation.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing
Robotics

Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company's is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Trump in talks with Xi Jinping to get ZTE “back into business fast”
ZTE

Trump in talks with Xi Jinping to get ZTE “back into business fast”

The US Department of Commerce has banned American companies from selling components to Chinese telecoms giant ZTE for seven years.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership
Cybersecurity

WhiteHawk continues push into US through Cybercrime Support Network partnership

WhiteHawk partners with Cybercrime Support Network, becoming their response arm for cybersecurity incidents in the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Entries for global green city competition open
DataCentre infrastructure

Entries for global green city competition open

Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource
Small Business

Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource

The Kiwi-founded, New York-based startup has worked with founders, CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs worldwide to provide insightful case studies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
New Zealand's first Privacy Trust Marks awarded to Trade Me and RealMe
Data Privacy

New Zealand's first Privacy Trust Marks awarded to Trade Me and RealMe

RealMe and Trade Me's Transparency Reporting websites are the first two recipients of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's new Privacy Trust Mark.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers
Robotics

Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers

New Zealand's Robotics Plus inks a global deal with GlobalPac Technologies to distribute its robotic apple packers, targeting US, Australia, and NZ markets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
WhiteHawk cybersecurity exchange snaps up contract with US top 10 financial firm
Supply Chain

WhiteHawk cybersecurity exchange snaps up contract with US top 10 financial firm

WhiteHawk secures a USD $325,000 contract for its 360 Cyber Risk Framework with a top 10 US financial institution, marking a significant milestone.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Is LPWA the key to affordable and globally available IoT?
Internet of Things

Is LPWA the key to affordable and globally available IoT?

In the age of the Internet of Things, LPWA technology is celebrated as a core enabler, and French company Sigfox leads the way.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
SAP Launches Autism at Work programme in New Zealand
Software Development

SAP Launches Autism at Work programme in New Zealand

SAP is bringing their global initiative to provide those on the autism spectrum with qualified employment in the company to New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Kiwi company wins sensor tech collaboration contract with EPA
Unified Communications

Kiwi company wins sensor tech collaboration contract with EPA

New Zealand's Aeroqual inks a five-year deal with the US EPA to develop next-gen air sensors, enhancing global air quality monitoring and research efforts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018