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Tech Data invests in ANZ with new partner program & cloud marketplace

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Tech Data has shared the details of two major announcements designed to enable ANZ partners to build or grow their cloud offering.
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Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.
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Investor says agritech is a cash cow that 'NZ can do better'

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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agricultural technology
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it automation
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Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
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“Cream of the crop” – NZ CIO Awards finalists named

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
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auckland university
​The annual CIO Awards that celebrate excellence in NZ's IT industry is approaching in June with the finalists now officially announced.
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Microsoft NZ targets surging public cloud market with new CSPs

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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cloud services
Rhipe & Umbrellar will be joining Dicker Data, Exeed, and Ingram Micro as CSPs following 'rapid adoption' of public cloud platforms in NZ.
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Data from app that enables parents to monitor teen's phone activity leaked

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cybersecurity
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data leak
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How ironic! Tens of thousands of user accounts of an app used by parents to monitor their children's phone activity has been leaked.
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Microsoft says it's time to bin the on-prem data centre

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Microsoft released a report revealing the environmental benefits of ditching the on-prem data centre in favour of Microsoft Cloud.
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Kiwi agritech startup flourishes with homegrown legal marketplace

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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fintech
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legal
Looking to disrupt the kiwifruit industry, Acuris Systems employed the services of a fellow Kiwi startup's online legal marketplace.
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Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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path of exile
A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.
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Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.
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Kiwi startups provide IoT solution for boaties using AWS

Fri, 18th May 2018
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public cloud
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iot
AWS NZ country manager says cloud is reducing the barriers for Kiwi startups to innovate and make a mark on the global stage.
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GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
​There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
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Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime

Wed, 16th May 2018
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cybercrime
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The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.
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ServiceNow overhauls 'antiquated' tiered partner program

Tue, 15th May 2018
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partner programmes
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servicenow
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channel development
We caught up with ServiceNow's global VP for alliances and channel to discuss the all new channel program to benefit partners based off points.
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Survey: Majority of cybersecurity professionals unhappy with pay

Tue, 15th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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it industry
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cybercrime
Exabeam has released some alarming findings that reveal despite general job satisfaction, most security professionals want more money.
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PHOTO GALLERY: More than 18,000 attend ServiceNow Knowledge18

Fri, 11th May 2018
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digital transformation
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servicenow
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photography
The event is reportedly the 'world's largest gathering of professionals sharing their digital transformation journeys' and we've been on-site.
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Cyberattacks imminent for Western businesses due to Trump's actions

Thu, 10th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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Trump's decision not to renew Iran sanction waivers puts Western businesses at risk of imminent, aggressive cyberattacks, warns Recorded Future.
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ServiceNow CEO says we're on cusp of working revolution

Wed, 9th May 2018
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servicenow
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servicenow knowledge
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partners
John Donahoe took the stage for a keynote this morning in Las Vegas at the annual Knowledge18 event with several interesting insights into the future.
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ANZ HR leaders lagging behind global leaders in tech adoption

Wed, 9th May 2018
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digital transformation
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servicenow
​ServiceNow's Knowledge18 event opened in Vegas this week with news that ANZ companies are struggling to retain talent due to sluggish tech adoption.
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Germany infiltrated by Russian group that crippled Ukraine's power

Wed, 9th May 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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hackers
The power grid in modern countries may not be as secure as you think, as reports have emerged revealing hackers have breached Germany's supply.