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One in three ransomware attacks target business users
Malware

One in three ransomware attacks target business users

Ransomware has become a big challenge for many organisations, despite the attack method not being the most advanced threat.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector
Malware

Shadow of ransomware looms over healthcare sector

Healthcare systems undergoing rapid digital transformation to cope with COVID-19 face increasing cyberattack risks, warns GlobalData.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Nutanix automates more disaster recovery capabilities
Disaster Recovery

Nutanix automates more disaster recovery capabilities

Nutanix has released several new capabilities within its hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) software and AHV hypervisor this week.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
AWS launches Amazon Kendra, its machine learning search service
Unified Communications

AWS launches Amazon Kendra, its machine learning search service

Amazon Web Services launches Amazon Kendra, an ML-powered enterprise search tool designed to provide precise results for natural language queries.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets
Unified Communications

NZ-made virtual vet nurse launches to help struggling vets

A New Zealand-made virtual vet nurse named Sophie, developed by tech firm Ambit, launches free of charge to support struggling vet clinics amidst COVID-19.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce
Data Analytics

Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce

Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
CrowdStrike top-rated in Peer Insights for endpoint protection
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike top-rated in Peer Insights for endpoint protection

Has the highest rating among vendors in May 2020 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' for Endpoint Detection and Response Solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse
Health Technologies

How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Concerns over hygiene sends biometric device revenue spiralling
Biometrics

Concerns over hygiene sends biometric device revenue spiralling

According to ABI Research, the market for biometric devices will plummet by US$2 billion over the course of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
Soprano Design sees high demand for enterprise messaging apps
Unified Communications

Soprano Design sees high demand for enterprise messaging apps

Soprano Design sees a 15% rise in demand for its enterprise messaging service as organisations adapt to remote working needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020
HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution
Hyperscale

HPE rolls out GreenLake Central, delivering edge to cloud solution

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches GreenLake Central, offering a unified edge-to-cloud solution with enhanced hybrid cloud management and optimisation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Gartner: Top five areas CIOs can use AI to combat COVID-19
Artificial Intelligence

Gartner: Top five areas CIOs can use AI to combat COVID-19

Gartner has identified five areas where artificial intelligence can improve decision making for government and healthcare CIOs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020
Here's how human-like bots perform online fraud
Cybersecurity

Here's how human-like bots perform online fraud

62.7% of bad bots on the login page can mimic human behaviour. That means these bots can take over user accounts or can even create fake accounts.

By Manwendra Mishra • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
HP NZ and partners step in to help Kiwi healthcare workers
Health Technologies

HP NZ and partners step in to help Kiwi healthcare workers

HP New Zealand and partners are working with ShieldsUp to provide New Zealand healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19 with 13,000 face shields.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand
Unified Communications

Cloud wins big in Q1 2020 as remote work drives record demand

Research released today by Canalys reveals cloud infrastructure services spending grew 34% in Q1 2020, hitting US$31 billion in the quarter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020
Time series database vendor expands into APAC
Open source

Time series database vendor expands into APAC

InfluxData's new strategic partnerships include Australian reseller Intellify and will support increased demand for InfluxDB across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ's health systems?
Health Technologies

Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ's health systems?

Air New Zealand's expertise in app development could help overhaul funding and IT systems in the healthcare sector, says a University of Otago expert.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity heavy hitters join alliance to protect healthcare systems

Cyber Alliance to Defend our Healthcare, formed by C5 Capital, announces new members to battle ten-fold rise in cyberattacks on healthcare during COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

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