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The three types of employees that can cause a data breach

Mon, 29th May 2017
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More and more companies are realizing that trusted & trained employees can also pose an enormous threat. We have identified three types of employees.
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Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.
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Dell sets official date for EMC acquisition

Wed, 31st Aug 2016
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Dell's acquisition of EMC, creating Dell Technologies, will officially close on September 7th following regulatory approval by China's MOFCOM.
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Data leak dangers: Know your weak spots

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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Data leaks and breaches are alarmingly common, but there are still many misconceptions as to how and why they happen.
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Is it time to drop 'mobile first' from your strategy?

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Last week Gartner reported that smartphone sales are slowing globally. Time to ditch your mobile marketing strategy, right? Of course not.
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Schools need to be ready for the tsunami of 'digital change'

Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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Pakuranga College in Auckland will be exploring the key issues facing schools when implementing eLearning/BYOD programmes with an ELearning summit.
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Microsoft bags crucial green light for Nokia deal

Wed, 9th Apr 2014
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Microsoft's USD $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services business gets a crucial green light from China’s Ministry of Commerce.
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Recruiting Xero hits 200,000 customers

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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Company hits 200,000 customers, closes new channel deals and appoints three new executives - one of which was previous Microsoft New Zealand CTO.
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Under 25 year-olds most at risk from social networking

Thu, 16th Sep 2010
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A study by AVG reveals under 25s as the primary victims of social network infections, with Facebook and YouTube most compromised, posing serious risks.
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Separation unsustainable - Telecom CEO

Fri, 7th May 2010
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Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.
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Rethink urged on telco regulation

Tue, 4th May 2010
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Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ’s telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.
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Britain rushes through copyright law

Sat, 1st May 2010
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British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.
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Spiritualise the web, says the Pope

Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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Pope Benedict advocates for a spiritual presence online, encouraging Catholics to 'spiritualise' the web and bridge the digital divide.
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Top ten from Telco Day

Thu, 22nd Apr 2010
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At TUANZ Telco Day, top insights reveal support for Chorus by TelstraClear CEO and a push for patient-owned health records by 2014.
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WorldxChange rebrands with new logo

Wed, 24th Feb 2010
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In a bid to capture the business market, WorldxChange unveils a new in-house designed logo, highlighting its Kiwi roots and global vision.
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Communicating with customers in the CEC

Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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In today's challenging economy, effective communication with customers is key; active listening and maintaining a positive outlook can make all the difference.