Online services stories
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Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
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Salesforce & BCG report reveals NZ's USD$5.1bn AI potential
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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data protection
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martech
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cdp
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.
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Queensland harnesses Optimation Connect for justice rehabilitation
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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auckland
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digital revolution
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online services
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.
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Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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online services
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auckland
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optimation
Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.
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RETN launches DDoS mitigation platform, boosting scrubbing capacity 5,000%
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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ai
RETN develops a ground-breaking DDoS mitigation platform, amplifying scrubbing capacity by an impressive 5,000%, and offering businesses superior network level protection.
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UK internet users at risk due to password duplication
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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online services
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mfa
Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.
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Indian banks embrace FICO Platform for business growth
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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fintechs
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cx
Indian private-sector banks are adopting the FICO Platform to enhance growth and decision-making via AI capabilities.
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Rise in malicious bot attacks threatens e-commerce platforms
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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application security
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cybersecurity
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cybercriminals
Imperva flags urgent cybersecurity threat as malicious bot attacks on e-commerce platforms rise, putting online retailers at risk.
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Digital footprints: News sites emit more CO2 than expected
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
Australia's biggest news websites have a greater carbon footprint than the average site, says a report by digital agency WongDoody.
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CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK Cloud Services market
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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online services
The CMA investigates the UK's £7.5bn cloud services market for potential competition issues impeding businesses.
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Virgin Australia uses New Relic to enhance online services
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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customers
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airlines
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online services
Virgin Australia has deepened its partnership with New Relic to enhance the delivery of online services to its customers.
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Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as general manager of international business
Fri, 13th May 2022
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digital transformation
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digital economy
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online services
Ant Group's Digital Technology unit has appointed Derrick Loi as GM of International Business, to expand fintech solutions and services worldwide.
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Ant Group appoints Derrick Loi as General manager of international business
Fri, 13th May 2022
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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online services
Derrick Loi has become Ant Group's General Manager of international business, creating global access to fintech solutions, software and blockchain.
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LastPass appoints Karim Toubba as CEO
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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leadership
Karim Toubba, a cloud security veteran, has been appointed as the CEO of LastPass as it separates from GoTo and increases its investment.
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Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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mental health
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technology addiction
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online services
COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.
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COVID-19 has lasting impact on consumer use of online services, study finds
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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forgerock
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online services
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covid-19
45% of consumers plan to increase online services use following COVID-19, according to a new report from ForgeRock.
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Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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online services
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spark
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sme
Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.
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More of NZ's digital content to become freely available
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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digitalnz
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national library of new zealand
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dia
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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Trade Me: Kiwis have ‘voracious’ appetite for controversial online property info
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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trade me
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online services
We think New Zealanders have been desperate for this information and are curious to peek over the fence to see what’s going on in their neighbourhood.
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Govt makes improvements to online passport service
Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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government
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dia
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passports
Since the start of the year nearly every month has seen an increase in the number of passport applications made online.