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New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds

First-time local backing highlights appetite among New Zealand institutions for low-volatility assets with stable long-term returns and ESG appeal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018

Internet of Things

Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?

As Kiwis embrace IoT devices, a new Trend Micro report reveals a surge in cybersecurity threats, with homes at risk due to poor security measures.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

Smart Cities

Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment

Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Crypto

China reigns supreme as Asia's top source - and top target - of DDoS attacks

China continues its reign as one of the world's most prevalent cyberattackers, taking the number two rank for the top five source countries globally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Semiconductors

Keeping data in the cloud will prevent breaches from raining down

With competition aplenty, it is important to understand what makes the cloud secure, what are the security risks and how it fits with transformation.

By Rupert Taylor-Price • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Health Technologies

Zerto commits to ANZ with country manager appointment

Sean Abbot takes the role of ANZ country manager at Zerto as the cloud solutions provider aims to make their presence in the region felt.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018

Unified Communications

Kiwi telco Telesmart takes over NEC Business Solutions

Telesmart acquires NEC Business Solutions, strengthening its telecommunications engineering skills and positioning itself as NZ's leading NEC provider.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Unified Communications

Interview: Unravelling the myths of chatbot security and identity theft in banking

Banks in Australia are embracing artificial intelligence chatbots for customer service, but face security risks.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Data Analytics

Snowflake Computing drifts into Oz with new offices, execs

Snowflake Computing accelerates its APJ expansion with Sydney and Melbourne office launch and two senior executive appointments.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Partner Programmes

IGEL bolsters partner support with new programme for ANZ

The programme increases support offered to local IGEL partners and is aimed at helping maximise opportunities for endpoint management.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Malware

Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud

Why financial institutions need to combat the increasingly complex and intelligent threat landscape with a holistic security approach.

By Shahnawaz Backer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Digital Transformation

Aussie workers ready for paperless DX productivity gains – study

A third of office workers say they want to start using more digital tools to buy back time currently spent dealing with manual paper-based tasks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Data Analytics

DXC Technology acquires local Oracle partner M-Power Solutions

DXC Technology is set to acquire Australian-based Oracle partner M-Power Solutions, enhancing its leading position in Oracle Cloud solutions in ANZ.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Open source

Red Hat brings in ex-Fuji Xerox talent for ANZ channel role

Red Hat has named Garry Gray, former chief revenue officer at Fuji Xerox Australia, as its new ANZ channel director, replacing Colin Garro.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Fintech

Reckon and Prospa hit $10 Million loan milestone for Aussie SMBs

The online lending market in Aus is has grown at unprecedented speeds, demonstrating the demand for quick and fuss-free access to business capital.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Partner Programmes

SAP Concur notches first ANZ reseller agreement with MicroChannel

SAP Concur secures its first ANZ reseller deal with MicroChannel, marking a strategic move to broaden its market reach through new channel partnerships.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018