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Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude
Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses
Malware

Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses

Pressure is mounting on firms as ransomware gangs now threaten to leak stolen data online if victims refuse to pay.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
How to cover remote work blind spots
Data Protection

How to cover remote work blind spots

Remote working has widened attack surfaces, with 40% of executives reporting more cyber attacks as cloud adoption rushed ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020
Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks
Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020
WorkSafe’s $200K electricity industry initiative
Disaster Recovery

WorkSafe’s $200K electricity industry initiative

A near-miss after the Kaikōura earthquake exposed switch-isolation failures, prompting over GBP £200,000 in safety initiatives for the electricity sector.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation
Smart Cities

Lockdowns highlight the need for water automation

Lockdowns have exposed costly staffing risks in water and wastewater plants, strengthening the case for remote monitoring and automation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Rush to digitize leaves business ill-prepared
Software-as-a-Service

Rush to digitize leaves business ill-prepared

Boards are being warned that hurried digital upgrades can become costly mistakes if planning, testing and governance are left too late.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Emergency preparedness saves lives in the workplace
Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparedness saves lives in the workplace

Prepared workplaces can cut fatal delays, with alarms, drills and first aid skills helping staff respond within minutes.

By Georgie Hughes • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
New responsibilities under Level Two and Three
Risk & Compliance

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020

Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

COVID-19: ANZ businesses unprepared in business continuity planning
Unified Communications

COVID-19: ANZ businesses unprepared in business continuity planning

Australian and New Zealand organizations were underprepared for the scale of the pandemic, according to a study by Genesys.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Vectra AI exec discusses cybersecurity for Office 365

Vectra AI's head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, discusses the rise of security breaches in Microsoft O365 and how to protect against them.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is StorageCraft?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is StorageCraft?

StorageCraft: a cybersecurity company providing data protection and backup solutions - TechDay interviews senior director Florian Malecki.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
How object storage turns data into an actual asset
Storage

How object storage turns data into an actual asset

Object storage technology can transform data into a valuable asset by improving data management, protection, and accessibility.

By Aaron Baguley • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
COVID-19: Kiwi organisations less prepared for disasters than Australia
Disaster Recovery

COVID-19: Kiwi organisations less prepared for disasters than Australia

New Zealand businesses need more support to prepare for natural disasters, says new report. COVID-19 pandemic exposed lack of preparation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Q&A: Genetec redefines physical security in 2020's changing environment
Disaster Recovery

Q&A: Genetec redefines physical security in 2020's changing environment

Genetec, a provider of IP-based security solutions, discusses overcoming business challenges caused by COVID-19 and new additions to its portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
StorageCraft expands channel partner programme
Disaster Recovery

StorageCraft expands channel partner programme

StorageCraft expands channel partner programme to offer 24/7 global support for all MSP subscription licenses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Increased demand for cloud computing as organisations look to achieve business continuity - Aruba
Disaster Recovery

Increased demand for cloud computing as organisations look to achieve business continuity - Aruba

Increase in demand for cloud computing services during COVID-19 crisis, says Aruba. Companies adapting to new ways of working. #cloudcomputing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Fortinet web application firewalls help secure business continuity
Firewalls

Fortinet web application firewalls help secure business continuity

Fortinet Director Cornelius Mare reveals how advanced web application firewalls are crucial for securing web apps and ensuring business continuity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2020