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Frustrated with your job?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Frustrated with your job?

A simple five-minute pause at your desk could help ease workplace frustration and restore focus by cutting off constant digital distractions.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming
Instagram

Social media cafes and bubble tea - 'Instagrammable spaces' are coming

Starting from the end of July, New Zealand will have its own new prototype 'social media' café designed specifically for social media lovers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard
Email Security

Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard

A new research report further supports the stark reality of just how many scammers are trying their luck on New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
How to develop an effective crisis response plan
Cloud Services

How to develop an effective crisis response plan

Fast alerts via text and social media can protect customers and reputation when emergencies strike, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week
Supply Chain

Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week

Truck drivers are urging other road users to avoid blind spots and sudden braking as New Zealand marks Road Safety Week.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
Engineers and architects confront their gender problem
Social Media

Engineers and architects confront their gender problem

Nearly 40 organisations have backed a push to lift women’s representation in New Zealand engineering and architecture by 20 percent by 2021.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
Quitting Facebook can reduce stress
Data Privacy

Quitting Facebook can reduce stress

A five-day break from the social network lowered cortisol in a Queensland study, though participants also felt less satisfied with life.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 2018
New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Social Media

New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses

New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities
Social Media

Social media campaigns secure $1million for Kiwi charities

Social media campaigns help New Zealand charities secure $1m in funding in less than two weeks through online community initiative.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Social Media stories

Why email still makes for a great business tool
Data Analytics

Why email still makes for a great business tool

Despite the surge of social media and new communication tools, email remains a formidable business tool due to its directness and personalisation potential.

By Guy Hanson • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media
Endpoint Protection

Antivirus solution protects privacy in the era of social media

In the wake of Cambridge Analytica's scandal, Trend Micro's Maximum Security offers a robust antivirus solution to protect privacy on social media.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms
Cybersecurity

Why cybercriminals are corrupting popular social media platforms

Fraudsters are targeting legitimate social media platforms to create a new type of fraud market – one that has a global reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018
70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated
Cybersecurity

70% of security experts say social media should be government regulated

A survey has found the majority believe social media data collection needs to be regulated, despite having little faith in their governments.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Apr 2018
Report: Is social media marketing worth the hype?
Data Analytics

Report: Is social media marketing worth the hype?

A report from Pure SEO reveals a 31.3% rise in website visits from social media in 2017, yet experts advise a diversified digital marketing approach.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program
Digital Entertainment

Facebook launches Data Abuse Bounty program

Facebook has unveiled the Data Abuse Bounty, offering rewards to users who report misuse of data by app developers, in a bid to enhance digital security.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Social Media

Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million

Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Data Analytics

Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use

New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics
Phishing

Social media phishing on the rise as attackers experiment with tactics

Phishing attacks are increasingly targeting social media platforms as cybercriminals adapt their tactics, RiskIQ's Q4 2017 report reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018