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Why a pragmatic approach to health and safety just makes sense
Risk & Compliance

Why a pragmatic approach to health and safety just makes sense

Practical changes lifted Sign Foundry to SiteWise Green accreditation, improving safety compliance and winning it a competitive edge for contracts.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 24th May 2021
The future of on-site training
Industrial IoT

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?
Data Protection

What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?

Contractors may need tighter privacy policies as new rules on sign-in sheets, breaches and offshore data transfers raise compliance risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub
Health Technologies

Microsoft and Avanade join forces with WHO to develop a World Health Data Hub

The World Health Organization, Microsoft, and Avanade are partnering to develop a World Health Data Hub to streamline global health data.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021
The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic
Unified Communications

The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic

New Zealand's smartphone market experiences highest annual growth in 7 years, with a 30.1% increase in Q1 2021, according to IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Remote working success will depend on how business embraces flexibility
Disaster Recovery

Remote working success will depend on how business embraces flexibility

Organisations' success in remote working post-COVID-19 will depend on how they transition to the new environment, says CRS Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
70% of companies will shift to a hybrid work model post-pandemic - Forrester
Hybrid & Remote Work

70% of companies will shift to a hybrid work model post-pandemic - Forrester

Forrester has released a new report predicting that 70% of US and European companies will shift to a hybrid work model post-pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
Rapid DX and record-high threat exposure sees security as greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs
Firewalls

Rapid DX and record-high threat exposure sees security as greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs

Security remains the biggest concern for customers and the greatest revenue opportunity for MSPs, according to a report by Barracuda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
APAC organisations turn to zero trust frameworks in wake of COVID-19
Malware

APAC organisations turn to zero trust frameworks in wake of COVID-19

Zero trust frameworks are seen as crucial by APAC organisations in the wake of COVID-19, a new study by Ivanti has found.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Payment security vital as digital commerce resets in post-pandemic world
Marketing Technologies

Payment security vital as digital commerce resets in post-pandemic world

Visa has stressed the importance of robust payment security in a changing commerce environment post-pandemic, as fraud migrates to digital commerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies
Phishing

Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies

Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds
Cybersecurity

CISOs uphold security defences throughout COVID-19, study finds

Business security remains robust post-COVID, says ClubCISO research. Challenges include staff shortages and increased pressure on CISOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
ANZ software spend reaches $13.9b in 2020 to support business resilience
IT Budget

ANZ software spend reaches $13.9b in 2020 to support business resilience

Software spending in Australia and New Zealand reached $13 billion in 2020, a 7% rise, according to IDC's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers
Public Cloud

How machine learning is powering the cognitive search for COVID-19 answers

Microsoft has developed an online search tool called COVID-19 Search, using machine learning to provide accurate and timely information about the pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19
Recruitment

Employment confidence on the rise as economy sees recovery post COVID-19

There are strong signs of recovery for hiring for new positions across Australia and New Zealand this year, a new report has found.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future
Hybrid & Remote Work

Employee fatigue on the rise as organisations fail to adapt to hybrid future

Current virtualized work design models are damaging employees' well-being and productivity, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey
Fintech

Aussie businesses want more support from Government - Xero survey

High expectations for Australian businesses ahead of the country's Federal Budget 2021-2022, says Xero survey. 27% want more support.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 4th May 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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