Online services stories

Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.

Salesforce and BCG report that integrating GenAI into New Zealand's government services could unlock USD$5.1 billion by 2030, but trust remains a major hurdle.

Queensland Corrective Services pioneers a digital revolution in justice rehabilitation by introducing Optimation Connect, a biometric-enabled system aimed at inclusive and accessible case management.

Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.

RETN develops a ground-breaking DDoS mitigation platform, amplifying scrubbing capacity by an impressive 5,000%, and offering businesses superior network level protection.

Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.

Indian private-sector banks are adopting the FICO Platform to enhance growth and decision-making via AI capabilities.

Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on e-commerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.

Australia's biggest news websites have a greater carbon footprint than the average site, says a report by digital agency WongDoody.

The CMA investigates the UK's £7.5bn cloud services market for potential competition issues impeding businesses.

Virgin Australia has deepened its partnership with New Relic to enhance the delivery of online services to its customers.

Ant Group's Digital Technology unit has appointed Derrick Loi as GM of International Business, to expand fintech solutions and services worldwide.

Derrick Loi has become Ant Group's General Manager of international business, creating global access to fintech solutions, software and blockchain.

Karim Toubba, a cloud security veteran, has been appointed as the CEO of LastPass as it separates from GoTo and increases its investment.

COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.

45% of consumers plan to increase online services use following COVID-19, according to a new report from ForgeRock.

Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.

Kiwis gain free access to a treasure trove of digital content through the pioneering open-source tool, Supplejack, in a national collaborative effort.

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Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.