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Datacom Group profit up 84%
Storage

Datacom Group profit up 84%

Datacom Group, a leading tech company, has reported a nearly doubled profit of $35m, thanks to increased demand for digital services.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Kaseya VSA ransomware: Extent of impact yet to be seen, experts say
Malware

Kaseya VSA ransomware: Extent of impact yet to be seen, experts say

IT specialists are warning the full extent of the harm done in the latest big ransomware attack is yet to emerge. .

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down
Malware

CertNZ warns NZ users of Kaseya VSA to shut it down

New Zealand organisations using Kaseya VSA software warned of Russian-based ransomware attack, CertNZ urges shutdown.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Sun, 4th Jul 2021
Waikato DHB won't face fines for data breach, but may face liability - Privacy Commissioner
Malware

Waikato DHB won't face fines for data breach, but may face liability - Privacy Commissioner

Waikato District Health Board will face liability if harm is caused by patient data leaked in ransomware attack, says Privacy Commissioner.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Internal Affairs' intelligence and investigation system panned
Digital Signage

Internal Affairs' intelligence and investigation system panned

The Department of Internal Affairs has given up on running a single investigation and intelligence system after years of trying to set one up. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Cyber security breach reports rise 25%
Data Protection

Cyber security breach reports rise 25%

The number of cyber security incidents reported in this country has risen 25 percent since the same time last year. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
New Zealand and NASA partner up, allowing Aotearoa to grow space industry, minister says
EduTech

New Zealand and NASA partner up, allowing Aotearoa to grow space industry, minister says

New Zealand and NASA have partnered up under the multi-lateral Artemis Accords, in an effort to enhance space exploration efforts. .

By RNZ • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken
Malware

Volunteer Service Abroad hit by ransomware attack but no data taken

Volunteer Service Abroad has been the victim of a ransomware attack, however experts say no information was taken. .

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Travel software firm Serko suffers sharp losses amid pandemic disruption
Serko

Travel software firm Serko suffers sharp losses amid pandemic disruption

Serko, the travel software company, has reported an increased net loss of $29.4m due to the impact of the pandemic on its business.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed
Cloud Services

Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed

A tech specialist says targeting social media algorithms is an important step to reduce extremist online content. .

By RNZ • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021

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Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry

Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Complete connection: the 75-year evolution of the mobile phone
Unified Communications

Complete connection: the 75-year evolution of the mobile phone

75 years ago, the first mobile phone call was made in a car. How has technology changed since then and what does the future hold?.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Morrison & Co join takeover of Australia's Telstra mobile towers
Unified Communications

Morrison & Co join takeover of Australia's Telstra mobile towers

Wellington-based investment manager Morrison & Co is part of a group buying 49 percent of Australian telecommunication giant Telstra's mobile towers business.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Number porting fraud prompts extra measure from telcos
Unified Communications

Number porting fraud prompts extra measure from telcos

Telcos have banded together in an attempt to stamp out a relatively uncommon but potentially devastating type of fraud.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer
Gaming

NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
Xero draws massive profits in pandemic
Hyperscale

Xero draws massive profits in pandemic

Xero sees strong profit rebound after pandemic squeeze, adding record 456k subscribers, but falls short of revenue estimates.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers
Unified Communications

Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers

The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
2degrees reports record annual revenue
Unified Communications

2degrees reports record annual revenue

Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021