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COVID-19: an opportunity for the water sector
Hybrid & Remote Work

COVID-19: an opportunity for the water sector

Lockdowns have boosted support for digital tools, wastewater monitoring and investment as utilities grapple with falling revenues and rising demand.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Sun, 23rd Aug 2020

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Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner
Cloud Access Security Broker

Bring Your Own PC security to transform businesses within five years - Gartner

BYOPC security will transform businesses within five years, with mainstream adoption expected within two to five years, according to a new report from Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3
Cybersecurity

A look at Genetec Security Center 5.9.3

Genetec Security Center 5.9.3 raises the bar for unified security platforms, offering new features and improved operational intelligence.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Firewalls

Fortinet and NEC bring cloud VPN to Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19

Fortinet and NEC Australia partner to bring a cloud VPN service to the distributed workforce, offering optimized performance and enhanced user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is SonicWall?

SonicWall's Dmitriy Ayrapetov speaks to TechDay about the importance of remote security solutions in the COVID era.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown
Hybrid & Remote Work

Time Kiwis spent remote working doubled during lockdown

New Zealand businesses are encouraged to embrace distributed workforce practices for productivity gains, according to Chorus.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority
Malware

Mind the gap: Why securing the remote workforce is a peak priority

41% of businesses are yet to implement any steps to expand secure access of their remote workforces despite over 75% of employees now working from home.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Cybersecurity

A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back

Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Researchers identify impact of COVID-19 on technology innovation
Wearables

Researchers identify impact of COVID-19 on technology innovation

COVID-19 has sparked key trends in technology, including infection prevention and remote commerce, according to Lux Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing
DataCentre infrastructure

Q&A: MaxBill CEO talks data centre growth and its impact on energy billing

The rapid growth of data centers has impacted the billing models and processes of electricity companies, according to MaxBill CEO Kirill Rechter.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19
KPMG

Australian executives shift focus to must-have technologies amid COVID-19

Business survival has emerged as the number one reason to invest in emerging technologies as Australian executives re-evaluate strategic priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed
Firewalls

Remote working here to stay in ANZ, but security must be addressed

COVID-19 has accelerated remote working by at least five years for organizations in Australia and New Zealand, according to a study by Barracuda Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner
Artificial Intelligence

Social distancing tech amongst top emerging technology trends - Gartner

Social distancing technologies have been identified as a top emerging trend by Gartner, with health passports also fast-tracked due to the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2020
Motorola updates tech for resource industry safety
Digital Entertainment

Motorola updates tech for resource industry safety

Launches video and voice features to help resources companies adhere to face mask and social distancing rules.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Digitally transforming the world's home valuation market
DevOps

Digitally transforming the world's home valuation market

Valocity is revolutionising home valuations with its cloud-based platform, enabling quicker, more accurate decisions for banks and buyers worldwide.

By Nick Forrester • 7 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19
Application Security

40% of businesses sacked staff due to breach of security during COVID-19

Nearly 40% of UK businesses have fired employees for breaching cyber security policies during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Centrify.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
How 3 Kiwi firms joined forces on marketing in a time of crisis
Marketing

How 3 Kiwi firms joined forces on marketing in a time of crisis

New Zealand-based organizations, Campbell+Co, Stitch, and AA Smartfuel, have launched a successful pop-up drive-in cinema to weather the COVID-19 storm.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020

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