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NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector
Agricultural Technology

NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector

New Zealand Government invests $200k in new climate forecasting tool to help farmers prepare for dry conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Majority of enterprise execs to adopt quantum computing in the near term - study
Data Analytics

Majority of enterprise execs to adopt quantum computing in the near term - study

The majority of global enterprise leaders agree that those who fail to adopt quantum computing will fall behind, a new study has revealed.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite
Fintech

Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Malware

New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Gartner explains what security leaders need to know, and do, about Log4j
Malware

Gartner explains what security leaders need to know, and do, about Log4j

Log4j vulnerability prompts urgent action from security leaders. Gartner's Jonathan Care explains risks and steps to take.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered
Cybersecurity

Increase in holiday bot attacks, new type of Grinch Bot uncovered

Kasada data reveals increased holiday threats, rising bot attacks, and a new Grinch Bot variant used during hype drop sales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids
Wearables

Moochies Connect Phone Watch to help parents keep track of their kids

Ingram Micro secures distribution rights for GPS-enabled wristwatch that allows parents to track their children in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market
Unified Communications

Right-Hand announces expansion and new offerings for the APAC market

Cybersecurity firm Right-Hand expands to US and Australia, launching AI-powered platform to tackle business data breaches.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Worldwide market for smart home devices holds steady amid disruption
Digital Signage

Worldwide market for smart home devices holds steady amid disruption

Smart home device market sees steady growth despite supply chain disruptions and economic challenges, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Blackline achieves ISO/IEC certifications for security & data privacy
Fintech

Blackline achieves ISO/IEC certifications for security & data privacy

Cloud-based accounting firm BlackLine has achieved ISO/IEC 27018 and 27701 certifications for its security and data privacy standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience
Manufacturing

Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience

Australia's new computer hardware manufacturing facility aims to enhance sovereign resilience in IT infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
LogicMonitor launches Australian data centre in Sydney
Hyperscale

LogicMonitor launches Australian data centre in Sydney

The data centre, hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will support the company's growth in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Smartphone shipments to grow despite supply chain constraints
Unified Communications

Smartphone shipments to grow despite supply chain constraints

Shipments of smartphones will grow 5.3% year over year in 2021, reaching 1.35 billion shipments, according to new forecasts from IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 6th 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
Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study
Health Technologies

Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study

While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks
Malware

Sabbath ransomware group rebrands, continues attacks

Sabbath ransomware group rebrands and launches relentless attacks on critical infrastructure, according to Mandiant research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report
Fintech

Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report

New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security
Malware

Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021