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How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion
Smart Cities

How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion

Congestion could ease by up to 12% on Auckland's roads under a phased tolling scheme, according to a Ministry of Transport report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses
Malware

Double extortion ransomware a new threat to businesses

Pressure is mounting on firms as ransomware gangs now threaten to leak stolen data online if victims refuse to pay.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Avast and Borsetta join Intel to power AI research
Artificial Intelligence

Avast and Borsetta join Intel to power AI research

The new collaboration's purpose is to advance and develop technologies that strengthen privacy and trust for decentralised AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2020
Dell unveils new security offerings
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils new security offerings

Dell Technologies has announced new security advancements, including new offerings across supply chain, services and infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign
Phishing

Cyber-attackers target COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in sweeping phishing campaign

IBM releases bombshell report on phishing campaign targeting COVID-19 vaccine supply chain in multiple countries.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2020
CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector
Manufacturing

CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector

Manufacturing CFOs must embrace technology and take on strategic roles as the industry advances towards digitisation, says SYSPRO report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management
DataCentre infrastructure

Panduit joins ETIM International to standardise product management

Panduit states that its move to the ETIM data model is supported in data centers, enterprise, and industrial product groups.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk
Supply Chain

Bad Bots and DDoS fuel record cyber risk

Bad Bots and DDoS attacks are set to increase cyber risk during the 2020 holiday shopping season, warns Imperva.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
DDoS attacks surge, becoming more sophisticated
Cybersecurity

DDoS attacks surge, becoming more sophisticated

DDoS attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with a 4x rise compared to pre-COVID levels, according to Cloudflare.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Research: NZ easy-pickings for cyber-criminals
Malware

Research: NZ easy-pickings for cyber-criminals

One in ten businesses would be willing to pay $50,000-plus to retrieve ransomed data and half aren't aware of the incoming data privacy laws.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere
Data Protection

Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere

Acronis has announced the global availability of its flagship cybersecurity product and plans to build over 100 micro data centers worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
QLD firm Fireball International fights fire with AI
Artificial Intelligence

QLD firm Fireball International fights fire with AI

Fireball International launches FUEGO, an AI-powered system that detects bushfires in less than three minutes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020
Kroll expands data breach notification support for AU businesses
Unified Communications

Kroll expands data breach notification support for AU businesses

Risk solutions provider Kroll has expanded its breach notification services to assist Australian organisations with data breaches.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
Australia recognised as leading nation for digital readiness, but is it enough?
Unified Communications

Australia recognised as leading nation for digital readiness, but is it enough?

Australia ranks high on the Digital Readiness Index but requires increased investment to ensure digital inclusivity and resilience, according to Cisco's study.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
More than just malware, ransomware 2.0 hits businesses hard
Malware

More than just malware, ransomware 2.0 hits businesses hard

Cyber criminals are shifting their focus from encrypting data to publishing confidential information online, according to Kaspersky researchers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout
Mergers and Acquisitions

COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout

The companies state that they have both pursued a similar strategy of digital transformation and exploiting proprietary IP in the EAM services sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cloudbric's pandemic response recognised at 2020 Golden Bridge Awards

Cloudbric, which offered free cybersecurity services to several vulnerable industries, was honoured for its work to keep businesses safe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
IDC projects surge in digital resilience spending in 2021
Digital Transformation

IDC projects surge in digital resilience spending in 2021

Investments in digital resilience, driven by the adoption of cloud computing, have increased despite the decline in IT spending during the pandemic, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020