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Kiwi Stories

Retail stories

Can SMEs run a hybrid work model securely in Aotearoa?

While the hybrid work model may have offered protection from COVID-19, have small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remained as safe from outside threats?.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Supply Chain

Online shopping up 31% this quarter - NZ Post report

Online shopping spending in New Zealand for Q1 2022 is up 31% YoY and a whopping 86% YoY, according to the NZ Post eCommerce Spotlight report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Space

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, are teaming up to develop improved detection of land use and forest cover change in New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Supply Chain

The path to bolstering supply chain security in New Zealand

Supply chain security is a matter of national security, with businesses called on to prioritize cybersecurity following high-profile attacks like SolarWinds.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Unified Communications

Chorus and Nokia launches first trial of 25G PON broadband

Chorus and Nokia have announced the successful demonstration of 25 gigabit per second fibre (Gbps) broadband technology at the Chorus Fibre Lab in Auckland.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Global Stories

Retail stories

Digital Entertainment

Hisense launches in New Zealand with new product range

Hisense enters New Zealand market with range of TVs, refrigeration, and laundry products. Online and in stores next week.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022

Supply Chain

Kyndryl recognised as Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2022

Kyndryl has been recognised as a Leader in the Gartner May 2022 'Magic Quadrant for Managed Mobility Services, Global' report.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Storage

Why how you store data could make or break your business

Data storage can often be a low priority but the consequences can be devastating. Why is this so important and what should NZ companies be thinking about?.

By Jessie Chiang • 10 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Digital Transformation

Ardern meets with Amazon Web Services CEO on US trade trip

Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky has met with the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss AWS' work in the country.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Semiconductors

Microsoft announces over 50 new products at Build 2022

Microsoft has revealed more than 50 new products and features at its flagship event for developers, Build, with this year's focus being on AI.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022

Data Analytics

Top data and tech challenges for APAC banks - report

InterSystems' new report finds that 87% of ANZ banks experience frustrations and concerns in using their data to drive decision-making.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Data Privacy

Third-party automotive apps bear significant privacy risks

Mobile applications for connected cars provide various features to make life easier for motorists, but they can also be a source of risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Crypto

Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report

Australian consumers are at the forefront of mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, abandoning cash and physical payment experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022

Malware

How zero trust can lead the battle against ransomware

SecOps teams champion a zero trust strategy to support the fight against the escalating risk of cybercrime and help monitor threat actors across a network.

By Ian Farquhar • 5 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Harnessing digital innovations to maximise loyalty programmes and improve CX

When it comes to the retail sector, merchants have never had access to so many different client touchpoints and data to understand their customers better.

By Anurag Vasisth • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft, Cloudian partnership offers data center flexibility

Cloudian's object storage platform, HyperStore, is now integrated with Microsoft SQL Server 2022, offering flexible and scalable data centers.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Phishing

WhatsApp and QR codes the next scam threat - report

KnowBe4 has warned it expects to see an increase in QR Codes and the WhatsApp chat platform being used for phishing and other scams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Unified Communications

Viettel IDC deploys Cloudian Hyperstore object storage for enhanced cloud solutions

Cloudian's Hyperstore object storage solution has been deployed by Vietnam telco Viettel IDC, offering flexibility, multi-tenancy, and ransomware protection.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022