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New Zealand too slow to embrace technology
Data Analytics

New Zealand too slow to embrace technology

Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT
Drones

Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT

The DRU drone, developed by drone delivery makers Flirtey, has been accepted into the Aviation collection at Auckland's MOTAT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Commercial property returns reflect overseas trends
eCommerce

Commercial property returns reflect overseas trends

New Zealand’s office and retail markets are cooling, though returns remain above the 10-year average as overseas yields narrow.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

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United States (US) stories

Desktop conversion still king in ANZ despite increasing smartphone traffic - Adobe
EduTech

Desktop conversion still king in ANZ despite increasing smartphone traffic - Adobe

Despite a surge in smartphone traffic, consumers in Australia and New Zealand still predominantly make purchases via desktop, Adobe's new report reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
NZ's biggest tech show returns with Ingram Micro Showcase 2017
Showcase

NZ's biggest tech show returns with Ingram Micro Showcase 2017

Kiwi businesses have the opportunity to pack six months of tech interviews into one day at Ingram Micro's upcoming Showcase 2017.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Oh, sweet revenge: White hat hacker floods scammers' phone lines
Email Security

Oh, sweet revenge: White hat hacker floods scammers' phone lines

What happens when you put cold call scammers up against a seasoned programmer? You get sweet revenge, if the case of one security developer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Profit increase for Distribution Central NZ pre Arrow acquisition
Distribution Central

Profit increase for Distribution Central NZ pre Arrow acquisition

Distribution Central – now Arrow ECS – recorded an increased profit for its Kiwi business last financial year, despite a small drop in revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks
Cybersecurity

Arbor Networks digs deep into the Lazarus Group's DDoS attacks

It is not clear whether the IPs listed in the report were part of a command and control infrastructure or simply bots - or both.

By Kirk Soluk • 6 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights
Breach Prevention

SonicWall CEO says it's an 'exciting time' as security reaches new heights

It has been seven months since SonicWall split from Dell. CEO Bill Conner says it's an exciting time for the company: Here's what it has been up to.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution
EduTech

Security training – a vital first step, but not a solution

Educating employees to protect themselves against phishing and credential theft is necessary, but is it sufficient?.

By Jason Steer • 8 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
India & Indonesia - Alibaba Cloud to open two new data centers
Hyperscale

India & Indonesia - Alibaba Cloud to open two new data centers

Alibaba Cloud announces new data centres in Mumbai and Jakarta, boosting its presence in Asia and enhancing support for SMEs across the region.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%
Distributed Denial of Service

DDoS attacks hitting 'record-breaking' levels as volumes increase 380%

DDoS attackers are hitting hard, fast and with no breaks in between, leading to record-breaking attacks over hours or even days.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
emt Distribution inks deal for Thycotic enterprise password management solution
Privileged Access Management

emt Distribution inks deal for Thycotic enterprise password management solution

emt Distribution has ramped up its local operations after signing a master distribution deal with US priviliged account management vendor Thycotic.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
The road to an all-flash data centre: Exclusive interview with HPE's product manager
Storage

The road to an all-flash data centre: Exclusive interview with HPE's product manager

With the scale and speed of flash storage becoming pervasive it's critical that customers re-think data protection to eliminate bottlenecks.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Singapore & Australia forge partnership to tackle cybersecurity issues
Cybersecurity

Singapore & Australia forge partnership to tackle cybersecurity issues

Singapore and Australia sign MOU to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation, including information sharing and joint exercises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech
EduTech

Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech

78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA
Digital Signage

NEC opens global security intelligence centre in SA

NEC has opened a $4.38 million global security intelligence centre in South Australia which is expected to create 50 new jobs.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017