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New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
EduTech

New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
How a major NZ seafood company modernised operations across land, ocean, and the cloud
Microsoft

How a major NZ seafood company modernised operations across land, ocean, and the cloud

Sealord transforms its workforce with cloud solutions from Microsoft, improving collaboration and connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021

Global Stories

Retail stories

Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids
Wearables

Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids

Ingram Micro secures distribution rights for GPS-enabled wristwatch that allows parents to track their children in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Cloud forecast for 2022 – increase in digital connectivity
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud forecast for 2022 – increase in digital connectivity

As the world spins towards 2022, it is clear that the new year will see our reliance on cloud technologies becoming more vital than ever before.

By Manoj Kalyanaraman • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Gaming

Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones

For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.

By Owen McCarthy • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Software-as-a-Service

How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas

Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions
Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines and Microsoft partner to enhance AI solutions

Soul Machines signs five-year deal with Microsoft, using Azure technology to create personalised AI experiences. Opportunities for growth in service AI.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Auth0 launches Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure
Customer Relationship Management

Auth0 launches Identity Platform on Microsoft Azure

The Auth0 Identity Platform has launched on Microsoft Azure, offering customers a private cloud deployment option.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology
Surveillance

Review prompts police to halt plans to use facial recognition technology

Police are pressing pause for now on using facial recognition technology to identify people off live camera feeds, but will still use it on stored footage.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas
Digital Transformation

Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate
Internet of Things

Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate

Claroty secures $400m in funding and acquires Medigate to become the most well-funded cybersecurity firm in OT, IoMT, and enterprise IoT sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Microsoft and Objective help government agencies balance collaboration with information governance
Unified Communications

Microsoft and Objective help government agencies balance collaboration with information governance

Microsoft and Objective Corporation have teamed up to help government and regulated industries balance digital collaboration with data governance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Enabling seamless transitions to the cloud
Virtualisation

Enabling seamless transitions to the cloud

The last two years have seen unprecedented business upheaval – not just in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) but also globally.

By Ravi Shankar • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
How to keep data off the Dark Web, even though it's growing darker
Malware

How to keep data off the Dark Web, even though it's growing darker

Let's delve deeper into a Dark Web investigation which discusses the rapid growth of Dark Web activity and suggests ways to protect an organisation's data.

By Mike Schuricht • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank chooses EncompaaS to help enhance compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank chooses EncompaaS to help enhance compliance

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has chosen SaaS provider EncompaaS to automate its electronic document compliance going forward.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on
Crypto

Cryptocurrrency: The next big thing Australia's banks need to keep an eye on

Banks should keep a finger on the pulse of the growing demand for cryptocurrency services, according to a global study by Visa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Telstra Purple launches next gen hybrid cloud offering
Hybrid Cloud

Telstra Purple launches next gen hybrid cloud offering

Telstra Purple unveils the next generation Telstra Hybrid Cloud, a flexible and secure managed public and private cloud solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021