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Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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IDC says worldwide spending on industry cloud is undertaking a huge surge this year, led by healthcare providers but with growth in all other sectors.
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Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.
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Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
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Waikato software firm nominated for ExportNZ Awards

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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According to More4Apps global marketing manager Jayne Perry, the nomination is a special event for its Hamilton-based team.
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CX perception gap means opportunities for channel

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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A new survey from Mitel shows that businesses' customer experience isn't as good as they think - but tech could be a big part of the solution.
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Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.
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New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.
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Why agility matters in the war against cybercrime

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Endace's EMEA senior director shares why agility is fundamental to cybersecurity, enforcing that if it isn't top of the agenda, it should be.
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Singapore welcomes new player in enterprise data security space

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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US cybersecurity firm, Protegrity, has opened its first sales office in Singapore as it aims to establish a presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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Singapore-based AI startup scoops Australian RegTech award

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Singapore-based AI startup Silent Eight has won the top spot at the RegTech Association Australia's inaugural pitch fest this year.
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Data privacy regulations causing headaches for AU businesses

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Only 9% of Australian businesses are prepared to comply with GDPR, despite feeling confident about NDB, according to Webroot's report.
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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
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Asia Pacific nations undeniably caught up in botnet traffic - report

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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China, South Korea, Vietnam, India, and Australia amongst the top five Asia Pacific countries sending out the most malicious internet traffic.
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Australia the best in the world... at being breached

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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Australia may have just cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but it appears the nation still has a lot to learn when it comes to cybersecurity.
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IT decision makers unsure about their security maturity

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Respondents in APAC put forth highest IT budget allocation to security, but overall executives allocate security less than 10% of their budget.
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Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
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Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Twilio is ready to boost their local presence, opening a new office and appointing its first Australia country manager.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
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RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.
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Security expert comments on spearphishing attacks against Singapore universities

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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An Iran-based hacking group has compromised 52 staff accounts at four Singapore universities, exposing over 31 terabytes of sensitive data.