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Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

SMBs cling to older PCs and hefty repair bills
Cybersecurity

SMBs cling to older PCs and hefty repair bills

Small businesses clinging to older PCs face significant costs, with maintenance averaging NZD $4000 each. Updating could cut expenses and boost productivity.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Organisations still can't get access management right - One Identity
Privileged Access Management

Organisations still can't get access management right - One Identity

Global IAM and PAM survey by One Identity reveals major security lapses and productivity issues, with 26% of Australian firms relying on manual methods.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Why social media platforms are so vulnerable to cyber threats

Social media platforms are increasingly at risk of cyber threats, with six breaches in 2018 exposing over 56% of compromised records globally.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace
Fintech

Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Synnex expand portfolio even further with Blupeak
Document Management

Synnex expand portfolio even further with Blupeak

Synnex partners with Blupeak to enhance its premium product offerings, marking its fourth portfolio expansion in two months, targeting the ANZ market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ
Document Management

Singapore printing startup Gogoprint sets sights on ANZ

Gogoprint raised US$7.7 million (NZ$11.9 million) in a Series A funding round, which will help to finance regional expansion and product development.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
VMware's shortcut to hybrid cloud
Virtualisation

VMware's shortcut to hybrid cloud

VMware and AWS are expanding their hybrid cloud solution to the Asia-Pacific region, with the launch of VMware Cloud on AWS for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Why interconnectivity is the foundation of innovation
DataCentre infrastructure

Why interconnectivity is the foundation of innovation

Australia's technology spending is predicted to grow to $63 billion in 2018 and $65 billion in 2019, driven by emerging technologies such as AI and IoT.

By Rod Glover • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Bye bye Baxter - Rethink Robotics bites the dust
Robotics

Bye bye Baxter - Rethink Robotics bites the dust

Pioneering robotics firm Rethink Robotics, known for its human-like robot Baxter, has closed its doors after a failed buyout, reports the *Boston Globe*.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
How to avoid major compliance problems
Data Protection

How to avoid major compliance problems

With GDPR enforcement, internal security lapses—whether through human error or malicious intent—are a major risk. Learn how to avoid major compliance issues.

By Guy Bunker • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Alibaba Cloud to close gap with rivals in APAC - GlobalData
DevOps

Alibaba Cloud to close gap with rivals in APAC - GlobalData

Alibaba Cloud has almost 50% of the infrastructure-as-a-service market share in China and its annual revenue grew 101% in FY18.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
“Tell me why I'm wrong!” - Verykios' (frank) view of the channel
Internet of Things

“Tell me why I'm wrong!” - Verykios' (frank) view of the channel

Nick Verykios has been managing director of Arrow ECS ANZ for coming up 15 years. He has insightful and incisive things to say about the channel.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Sun, 7th Oct 2018
Cryptopia: The Kiwi exchange riding the crypto boom
Crypto

Cryptopia: The Kiwi exchange riding the crypto boom

New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia celebrates signing up two million users and expanding globally in just three years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition
Virtualisation

Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition

The Australian operation of the group, Thomas Duryea Logicalis is confident the acquisition will bolster is hybrid IT abilities.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
What AU's Digital Council needs to address to set up for success
Artificial Intelligence

What AU's Digital Council needs to address to set up for success

Australia's Digital Council must tackle inefficiencies and high-risk failures in government IT projects by leveraging AI to achieve meaningful transformation.

By Michael Devlin • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Data#3 wins Microsoft Azure migration services contract
Public Cloud

Data#3 wins Microsoft Azure migration services contract

The process for selection was highly competitive and involved the completion of eight separate workload migration scenarios.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018