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Kiwi Stories

Policy stories

Will four-year governments get more done?

A referendum on extending parliament to four years could reshape accountability and give ministers more time to pass laws in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Public Sector

Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Productivity

Report highlights costs of pipeline uncertainty

A longer-term plan could unlock up to NZD $4.7 billion a year in extra infrastructure spending as certainty replaces costly policy swings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Global Stories

Policy stories

Malware

Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance

Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

EduTech

Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched

OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Ransomware

Ignition Technology & Illumio partner to boost UK & Ireland's cybersecurity

Ignition Technology and Illumio are joining forces to enhance the UK and Ireland's cybersecurity infrastructure with Zero Trust Segmentation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Physical Security

75% of critical infrastructure sectors faced ransomware attacks, reveals Claroty

Research by cybersecurity firm Claroty reveals 75% of critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware attacks in the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Fluree introduces public preview of their new JSON-Linked-Data Database

Fluree has unleashed the public preview of its new JSON-Linked-Data Database, which promises composable, decentralised data management.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Fintech

High AI usage at Antipodean workplaces despite lack of official permission

Despite lack of permissions, 63% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces have high artificial intelligence usage, reveals ISACA study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault appoints Melissa Hathaway as Chair of Cyber Resilience Council

Commvault has appointed cybersecurity expert Melissa Hathaway to chair its Cyber Resilience Council, advising on security trends and threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Policy stories

Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Accessibility

More & Tangerine to align with Teleco Financial Hardship Standard 2024

More and Tangerine adapting to Telecommunications Financial Hardship Industry Standard 2024, affirming commitment to affordability and accessibility of services amid financial challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Human Capital Management

Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy

Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

EduTech

AgSmart Connect to launch crucial agri-tech adoption research

Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Power / Energy

Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia

Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Hyperscale

OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24

OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Cloud Security

2024 to witness renewed focus on cyber resilience

2024 to witness a renewed focus on cyber resilience, a growing talent gap, resurgence in AI-enhanced cyberattacks, and strategic focus on cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023