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Are ANZ business lagging behind when it comes to digital transformation?
Digital Transformation

Are ANZ business lagging behind when it comes to digital transformation?

APAC organizations are still in the early stages of digital transformation, with Australia and New Zealand leading the way, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Violin Memory flash storage makes sweet music for data center
Storage

Violin Memory flash storage makes sweet music for data center

A major global financial services company has deployed the second phase of an all silicon data center using Violin's flash storage platform.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016
It's official: Say hello to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Mobility

It's official: Say hello to Hewlett Packard Enterprise

With the separation of Hewlett Packard into two companies now formally complete, Hewlett Packard Packard Enterprise is embarking 'on a new journey'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity
EduTech

Organisations are severely lacking in cybersecurity maturity

Overall, organisations are displaying a lack of maturity and an over reliance on prevention when it comes to cybersecurity, according to EMC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Unified Communications

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM

Shah will focus on executing the business' growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
Cisco's channel strategy reacts to new challenges
Data Analytics

Cisco's channel strategy reacts to new challenges

The channel is undergoing a revolution for Cisco. We spoke with the director of the Partner Business Group at Cisco, Jason Brouwers.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield hunt; Heartland, Genesis, Spark gain
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield hunt; Heartland, Genesis, Spark gain

New Zealand shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index to its eighth consecutive record close, after Heartland New Zealand affirmed guidance.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014

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The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018
Malware

The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018

Phishing is expected to drive bigger breaches in 2018 as mobile scams, cloud attacks and ransomware spread beyond email filters.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 21st Jan 2018
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service
Fintech

Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service

Restricted bank lending in New Zealand is opening the door for developers to secure debt or equity funding from commercial property investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact
Robotics

Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact

New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Deloitte adds network design and deployment with Plenary Networks deal
Firewalls

Deloitte adds network design and deployment with Plenary Networks deal

Deloitte has continued its acquisition path, snapping up Plenary Networks to provide new network design and deployment capabilities.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
LANDESK commits to APAC with new exec
EduTech

LANDESK commits to APAC with new exec

Tng will work closely with partners and the channel to further develop the company's business in enterprise markets, including Australia and NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016
Fujitsu wins $80m managed infrastructure services deal
Network Infrastructure

Fujitsu wins $80m managed infrastructure services deal

Fujitsu has signed an $80 million managed infrastructure services contract with financial services company Link Group.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech
EduTech

Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech

Hybrid cloud specialist VMtech says it's seeing 'rapid expansion' with key customer engagements in financial services, education and government.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015
NZF in due diligence for reverse listing
Shares

NZF in due diligence for reverse listing

NZF Group, the listed financial services shell company blocked from liquidating by its major noteholder this year, is in due diligence for a possib.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Visa NZ sees rapid rise in contactless card use amid strong payment volumes
Marketing Technologies

Visa NZ sees rapid rise in contactless card use amid strong payment volumes

Visa Inc's local unit has seen a trebling in the use of contactless card transactions over the past year, as people become more comfortable with th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
UPDATE: Westpac NZ delivers 13% annual profit boost, as lending improves and bad debts fall
Lending

UPDATE: Westpac NZ delivers 13% annual profit boost, as lending improves and bad debts fall

Westpac New Zealand, the local unit of Australia's Westpac Banking Corp, reported a 13 percent rise in annual cash earnings to $864 million helped.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014