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Kiwi Stories

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DevOps

IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 Day 2

Today, people from all corners of the industry were privy to a jam packed schedule at SkyCity's convention centre.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime now 'bigger than the global drugs trade'

Cybercrime eclipses global drug trade in cost, hitting $600bn a year, as Kiwis falter in cyber-savvy practices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

Encryption

Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution

Uni of Waikato student wins $5k for developing a more secure method for online surveys, eliminating the need for decryption of sensitive data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

Microsoft

The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016

Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 kicks off with an inspiring keynote by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts, unveiling a tech-filled agenda for over 1,700 attendees.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

Network Infrastructure

Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea

Specialised undersea cable ship, Ile de Re, arrives in Auckland to lay final section of Tasman Global Access cable. #technology #Broadband.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

LazyAz

Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream

LazyAz, a New Zealand start-up, aims to revolutionise retail with its on-demand delivery app, which goes beyond just delivering products.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Kordia

Kordia welcomes a new GM to its ANZ solutions team

Kordia welcomes Hamish Guild as executive general manager for Kordia Solutions; sets sights on consolidation and growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Elections

Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017

Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams plans to modernise election broadcasts by removing TV and radio requirements.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Global Stories

Written by Sam

Fleet Management

Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue

AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

DevOps

The future of DevOps: Microsoft's Donovan Brown explains

The Microsoft Ignite New Zealand event began with a keynote speech by Donovan Brown, who swears by the benefits of DevOps collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Wynyard Group

Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration

Cyber security firm Wynyard Group has gone into voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Network Infrastructure

LogRhythm forms global reseller partnership with Dell EMC

LogRhythm partners with Dell EMC to provide global resale partnership, bringing advanced security solutions to more enterprises.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

EduTech

Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Arrow ECS

Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal

Tenable Network Security signs exclusive distribution deal with Arrow Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy

Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016