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Digital resilience in 2022 - A10 Networks releases new study
EduTech

Digital resilience in 2022 - A10 Networks releases new study

Of the 250 corporate organisations surveyed, as many as 95% showed high levels of concern for all aspects of enterprise digital resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
AsiaPacific Infrastructure goes Print Free
Digital Transformation

AsiaPacific Infrastructure goes Print Free

Print editions have ended after five years of shifting readers online, as the publisher cites lower costs, audited reach and carbon-zero operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2022
Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system
Hybrid & Remote Work

Nurses not monoliths are the backbone healthcare system

Retention hinges on better support, recognition and safer workloads as a McKinsey report warns more nurses are considering leaving direct patient care.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Mandiant, Interos offer advanced insights in new partnership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant, Interos offer advanced insights in new partnership

Mandiant and Interos team up to provide advanced insights to defend businesses against cyber attacks and supply chain threats.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2022
One in six hours lost on rework
Data Analytics

One in six hours lost on rework

Rework is eroding productivity in New Zealand construction, with firms losing 16% of project time to fixing defects, a Procore report says.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jun 2022
Wairoa cycleway supreme winner at steel awards
Collaboration

Wairoa cycleway supreme winner at steel awards

Cyclists and pedestrians can now cross safely after a lightweight steel retrofit won top honours at the SCNZ awards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jun 2022
VikingCloud appoints Tracey Luehring as chief financial officer
Partner Programmes

VikingCloud appoints Tracey Luehring as chief financial officer

VikingCloud names Tracey Luehring as their new CFO, bringing extensive experience in financial and transformation management to drive growth strategy.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Datto appoints Mark Clayton as Asia Pacific vice president
Datto

Datto appoints Mark Clayton as Asia Pacific vice president

Datto has appointed Mark Clayton as Asia Pacific VP to expand its security solutions in the region, leveraging MSPs and indirect channels to market.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?
Smart Cities

Will the future run off portable hydrogen cartridges?

Residents of Toyota's Woven City could test swappable cartridges that bring hydrogen power to homes and remote areas without pipes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Businesses investing in ‘outdated’ cyber security
Digital Transformation

Businesses investing in ‘outdated’ cyber security

Most ANZ security leaders say old tools are failing against modern attacks, with 57% fearing breaches may have gone unnoticed.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests
Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board
Public Sector

Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board

Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
New R&D grants could boost booming tech sector
Information Communication & Technology

New R&D grants could boost booming tech sector

Software firms could gain easier access to funding as new grants aim to back R&D that has fuelled New Zealand's export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
Huawei webinar emphasises the importance of women in tech
Webinar

Huawei webinar emphasises the importance of women in tech

More women are enrolling in tech courses, with 6% increase this year compared to 2021, according to findings by Coursera discussed in a webinar.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
What Budget 2022 means for rail
Supply Chain

What Budget 2022 means for rail

Budget 2022 will fund ageing locomotives and tracks, but critics say it largely brings New Zealand rail up to where it should already be.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022
Talend appoints Sam Pierson & Jason Penkethman as chief technology officer & chief product officer
Chief Technology Officers

Talend appoints Sam Pierson & Jason Penkethman as chief technology officer & chief product officer

Talend appoints Sam Pierson as CTO and Jason Penkethman as CPO to support development of innovative solutions for data-driven business outcomes.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure
Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Nozomi Networks, Siemens reveal software integration
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks, Siemens reveal software integration

Nozomi Networks and Siemens have extended their partnership by embedding Nozomi Networks' software into the Siemens Scalance LPE local processing engine.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th May 2022
Cutting-edge solutions to building waste
Clean technologies

Cutting-edge solutions to building waste

Recycling rates could rise as new sorting and shredding systems help construction waste avoid landfill and recover more valuable materials.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022