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Margins & revenues up at New Zealand arm of Acer Computer
Acer

Margins & revenues up at New Zealand arm of Acer Computer

Acer NZ reports 4% revenue growth, with profits climbing 34% to $721k. Cash holdings up, credit extended to customers, and inventories rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
TDDA on alert for fentanyl
Risk & Compliance

TDDA on alert for fentanyl

Safety-sensitive workplaces risk staff impairment as fentanyl use spreads, with TDDA urging firms to update testing and drug policies.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
How landfill cost increases might affect your business
Sustainability

How landfill cost increases might affect your business

Businesses using landfill sites face higher disposal bills from 1 July as New Zealand widens its waste levy and reporting rules.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Why we need to talk about facial recognition
Data Protection

Why we need to talk about facial recognition

Retail use of facial recognition is raising privacy concerns as New Zealand weighs whether its laws can keep pace with AI.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022
Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset
Supply Chain

Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset

Renovation spending has surged to its highest level since 2019, with New Zealand homeowners budgeting more despite rising material costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022
Online identity theft is rising in NZ - here's what to do about it
Phishing

Online identity theft is rising in NZ - here's what to do about it

It may start with a few stolen details online, but it could end with thousands of dollars missing or worse, a reputation down the drain.

By Jessie Chiang • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022
Is it time to reinstate the Government Architect?
Data Analytics

Is it time to reinstate the Government Architect?

Thousands of new townhouses could be built without design oversight as rapid housing intensification looms across New Zealand's major cities.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022
Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?
eLearning

Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?

Falls from ladders and roofs are costing New Zealand about $24 million a year, prompting a first-of-its-kind VR training package.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Jun 2022
Compliance alone will not keep workers safe
Risk & Compliance

Compliance alone will not keep workers safe

Workers remain at risk because paperwork is crowding out the risk checks, controls and enforcement that prevent accidents, Jason Braithwaite says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022
Why is NZ lagging behind the world in cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity

Why is NZ lagging behind the world in cybersecurity?

New Zealand ranks 56th in the world for cybersecurity, according to a report by TUANZ. The country aims to be in the top 10 by 2030.

By Jessie Chiang • 8 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2022
A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement
Supply Chain

A start to solving our poor record on low carbon cement replacement

The new Auckland facility could cut New Zealand construction emissions by about 78,000 tonnes of CO2 a year, Holcim says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2022
Gross negligence caused toxic gas death
Risk & Compliance

Gross negligence caused toxic gas death

A judge has called the site a fatal gas chamber after a worker died from hydrogen sulphide exposure, and the firm was fined and ordered to pay reparations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jun 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Cohesity appoints Michael Alp as Australia & New Zealand managing director
Storage

Cohesity appoints Michael Alp as Australia & New Zealand managing director

Michael Alp, former vice president of Pure Storage, has become the new managing director of Cohesity in Australia and New Zealand. #data #management.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
CMC Markets bolsters Auckland office
Market analyst

CMC Markets bolsters Auckland office

Online trading provider CMC Markets has boosted its New Zealand team by adding three new hires in its Auckland office.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from CyberArk

Olly Stimpson joins us today to discuss the importance of MSP programmes and how MSP partners are experiencing success with CyberArk.

By Jessie Chiang • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Arcserve appoints Karl Thomson as pre-sales director
Ransomware

Arcserve appoints Karl Thomson as pre-sales director

Arcserve promotes Karl Thomson to Asia Pacific pre-sales director, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the product and solution portfolio.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2022
Varonis Systems appoints Zane Lockley as ANZ channel director
Cybersecurity

Varonis Systems appoints Zane Lockley as ANZ channel director

Varonis, an IT security firm, appoints Zane Lockley as ANZ channel director to build relationships and manage partners in securing valuable data.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
Thales appoints Jeff Connolly as CEO
EduTech

Thales appoints Jeff Connolly as CEO

Jeff Connolly appointed CEO of Thales Australia, taking the reins from retiring CEO Chris Jenkins, effective September 1, 2022.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022