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Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music
Digital Entertainment

Apple turns the volume up a notch on AirPods, HomePod mini & Apple Music

Today's Apple announcements may bring music to Apple fans' ears, with audio taking a huge focus in this month's product announcements.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021
Twitter trials new advertising system in tweet conversations
Marketing Technologies

Twitter trials new advertising system in tweet conversations

Twitter tests new ad format, inserting ads under tweet replies, offering more opportunities for businesses and more ad saturation for users.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Tech start-ups hit by 'illogical' change of R&D funding
Health Technologies

Tech start-ups hit by 'illogical' change of R&D funding

Deep tech firms struggle for cash as changes to R&D funding leave them waiting more than a year, urging urgent government action.

By Emma Hatton, RNZ • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021
Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution
Cartech

Fujitsu and Trend Micro collaborate on connected car security solution

Trend Micro and Fujitsu have agreed to collaborate with automotive-related manufacturers to strengthen connected car security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Identity and Access Management

Countering the rise of credential-based attacks

By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.

By Peter Kahrilas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Data center facility managers plagued with downtime concerns - Honeywell report
Honeywell

Data center facility managers plagued with downtime concerns - Honeywell report

54% have experienced downtime due to an outage, 38% due to a cyber or physical breach, and 34% had unplanned downtime.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services
Unified Communications

Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services

73% of CSPs plan to launch 5G networks by 2022, but 94% have challenges with their existing charging systems, says Oracle Communications survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report
Malware

REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report

McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?
eCommerce

Breakfast bites - which is better for eCommerce - Black Friday or Boxing Day?

Black Friday and Boxing Day online sales in Australia have seen a 50% increase in traffic as consumers embrace online shopping, says Similarweb.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report
DataCentre infrastructure

Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report

The decrease comes after six quarters of year-over-year growth, and most notably compares to the 39.1% annual growth seen by the market in 2Q20.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
CT4 snaps up Queensland-based NewBase Computer Services
Cloud Services

CT4 snaps up Queensland-based NewBase Computer Services

Melbourne-based CT4 expands its capabilities with the acquisition of private cloud solutions provider NewBase Computer Services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Telstra now provides direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering Service and Teams
Unified Communications

Telstra now provides direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering Service and Teams

Telstra is selected as a carrier for the Microsoft Azure Peering Service, a service enhancing customer connectivity, and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Startup's AR packaging 'wows' pharmaceuticals giant Bayer
Software Development

Startup's AR packaging 'wows' pharmaceuticals giant Bayer

An Australian startup has created 'holographic' packaging that uses augmented reality (AR) to display an interactive virtual display and a holographic person.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies
DataCentre infrastructure

New cyber-criminal group discovered targeting government servers, fuel, energy and aviation companies

Researchers have identified a new, previously unknown group that has systematically attacked Russia's fuel and energy complex and its aviation industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Cybersecurity

The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security
Cybersecurity

Interview: Invicti's Mark Ralls on the new defining age for web application security

Invicti, the cybersecurity firm, has combined web application security expertise from its 2018 merger of Netsparker and Acunetix. .

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Study finds employees would take a paycut if they got to choose their own work devices
Mobile Device Management

Study finds employees would take a paycut if they got to choose their own work devices

Organisations that provide flexibility in the types of devices employees use could well be making a difference in their employees' job satisfaction.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
HPE unveils new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform
DevOps

HPE unveils new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform

Hewlett Packard Enterprise introduces new cloud services for its HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform, targeting digital transformation and data protection.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Sep 2021
TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth
Trade

TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth

TradeWindow raises NZ$15m in capital raise, with strategic shareholders ASB Bank and Quayside Holdings leading the investment round.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021