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Back in style: Virtual try-on tech making waves on social media
Software Development

Back in style: Virtual try-on tech making waves on social media

Virtual try-on tech becomes latest trend in online shopping market with Zyler reporting half a million outfits tried on in one week.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento
Malware

Sophos discovers new Python ransomware called Memento

Cybercriminals are continuously scanning the internet for vulnerable online entry points, and they don't wait in line when they find one.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Redefining 'the culture of analytics' in 2022
Data Analytics

Redefining 'the culture of analytics' in 2022

More Australian and New Zealand organisations are harnessing the power of AI and data to drive revenue growth and improve efficiencies.

By Ashley Kramer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
The year ahead: Unpacking customer engagement and loyalty trends for 2022
Data Analytics

The year ahead: Unpacking customer engagement and loyalty trends for 2022

Loizou and Toolin predict key trends driving customer engagement and loyalty, including customer data activation and unique rewards.

By Billy Loizou and Miles Toolin • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Online shopping: Mobile traffic soars but consumers still prefer to buy via desktop - Contentsquare report
Marketing Technologies

Online shopping: Mobile traffic soars but consumers still prefer to buy via desktop - Contentsquare report

Consumers may be turning to their mobiles to browse online stores, but desktop still rules the roost when it comes to making actual purchases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer
Malware

Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer

Sophos researchers have discovered new variants of the Tor2Mine cryptominer that evade detection and spread through networks. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Kaspersky develops cybersecurity policy for bionic devices
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky develops cybersecurity policy for bionic devices

Kaspersky launches comprehensive cybersecurity policy to address the security risks posed by human augmentation technology in the workplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband
Unified Communications

Chorus fibre upgrade complete with faster broadband

Chorus completes major performance upgrade for New Zealand fibre customers, boosting download speeds and aiming for top 10 global broadband ranking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
You're invited for Breakfast Bites: Travel is back on the agenda - what consumers are longing for
Similarweb

You're invited for Breakfast Bites: Travel is back on the agenda - what consumers are longing for

The pandemic's impact on travel and tourism will have a long-lasting historical effect, but there's good news ahead, says Similarweb.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market
Fintech

Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market

Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
LOGIQ.AI advances machine data management with DPaaS offering
Platform-as-a-Service

LOGIQ.AI advances machine data management with DPaaS offering

LOGIQ.AI launches Observability Data Pipeline as a Service (DPaaS) LogFlow, designed to enable enterprises to utilise machine data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Report

Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region

New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend
Distributed Denial of Service

Record number of cyberattacks over Black Friday weekend

Record number of cyberattacks hit companies during Black Friday weekend, with DDoS attacks flooding the internet, says IT security provider Link11.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Malware

Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks
Network Infrastructure

ESET analyses malicious frameworks targeting physically isolated networks

ESET Research has analysed 17 malicious frameworks used to attack air-gapped networks, revealing 15 years of nation-state efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
How retailers can accelerate their business through card-linked loyalty programs
Data Analytics

How retailers can accelerate their business through card-linked loyalty programs

Card-linked loyalty programs offer a seamless way for retailers to build stronger customer relationships. Find out the benefits in this article.

By Cary Lockwood • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021

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Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan
Hyperscale

Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan

Digital Edge has completed its largest acquisition to date by adding five more data centers to its portfolio across Japan.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021