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Kathmandu breached, customer information accessed
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Kathmandu is notifying potentially affected customers directly and has advised them to change their passwords for its online loyalty programme.
Report: Women being sexually harassed at tech conferences
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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dei
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hyperscale
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dc
A new survey has uncovered some startling findings, with not only misrepresentation of women but also sexual harassment.
How business leaders must prioritise cyber risk - Palo Alto Networks
Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Prioritising threats ensures organisations are taking a logical approach to cybersecurity, focusing their time and money on the most pressing dangers.
Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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social media
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.
Adobe study finds ANZ marketers aren't very good at their jobs
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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martech
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adobe
40% of local consumers think the promotional offers they receive just aren’t the right ones for them. That figure is higher than the global average of 33%.
CFFC lobbies NZ telcos to offer scam call blocker for free
Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
CFFC urges NZ telcos to offer free scam call blockers after successful trueCall trial stops 98% of nuisance calls.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 more 'immersive' than ever
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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hololens
The original HoloLens was released in 2016 but since then, mixed reality has come a long way, according to Microsoft’s Julia White.
Xero launches new data capture product in NZ
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Xero launches Hubdoc in NZ, leveraging AI to automate admin tasks for SMEs. With over 150 connections, it's set to transform Kiwi businesses.
Four ways the technology landscape will change in 2019
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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blockchain
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iot
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iaas
Innovations in AI, blockchain, data, and IoT are set to redefine business and personal life in 2019 and beyond, reports Dimension Data.
Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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smartphones
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security vulnerabilities
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google
This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker’s code.
You don't have a golden ticket: Why Viagogo is a massive 'no-no'
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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online safety
New Zealand's Commerce Commission battles the global ticket reseller Viagogo, accused of misleading and unfair practices, but concertgoers still face risks.
How Fintech will impact Kiwi businesses in 2019
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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fintech
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predictions
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fintechnz
FintechNZ forecasts major fintech changes in 2019, impacting Kiwi businesses with financial unbundling, new investment platforms, and advancing wearable tech.
Study finds many NZ business websites to be slow and self-obsessed
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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martech
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websites
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digital marketing
A new study has found at least 80 percent of New Zealand business websites are slow, generic, and verging on being narcissistic.
Expert comment: Google fined US$57mil for GDPR breaches
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google fined EUR €50 million by France's CNIL for GDPR breaches, marking the first major enforcement under the EU's stringent data privacy law.
Exclusive: Why Australia’s IT industry needs to invest in SMBs
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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smb
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funding
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australian
SMBs in Australia face challenges in securing funding, but play a vital role in the economy and driving innovation.
Internet issues, phishing emails top SMEs' tech concerns
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
A survey of UK small businesses has found that many are concerned about how internet-related issues could affect their business in 2019.
Encryption app to help travellers secure their devices
Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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encryption
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data privacy
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immigration
Researchers in the UK are developing an app called 'Shatter Secrets' to help travellers protect their digital information from border control agents.
Jade Software & Ambit take chatbots to next level of AI
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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uc
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crm
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martech
Jade Software and Ambit partner to deliver advanced AI chatbots, aiming to revolutionise customer service through natural and realistic digital experiences.
Is mobile shopping compromising your enterprise security?
Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
When employees do their holiday shopping on company resources, security teams have a challenge with the surge in browsing and online transactions.
Xero celebrates 1m subscriber milestone
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero surpasses goal of one million subscribers in New Zealand and Australia, with $1.51bn worth of transactions passing through its platform.