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Top cybersecurity achievements celebrated at 2023 iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's cybersecurity heroes, including KPMG's Philip Whitmore and BNZ teams, were honoured at the 2023 iSANZ Awards for advancing digital resilience nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023

EduTech

New Zealand cybersecurity recognised at iSANZ Awards 2023

2023 iSANZ Awards recognises New Zealand's cybersecurity talents, lauding innovation and dedication within the industry.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening

Training for a first earthquake strengthening job next year will be funded by the company's USD $20,000 prize win.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023

Climate change

The ETS alone won’t reduce transport emissions

Without more public transport and safer active travel, higher fuel prices risk pricing more Kiwis out of everyday trips.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

How to achieve a good work-life balance at home

Remote staff are at risk of burnout as blurred boundaries, isolation and poor routines can erode productivity and family time at home.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

Disaster Recovery

How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia

New Zealand’s project list is poised to outpace Australia’s on a per capita basis, but delays could push capital and labour offshore.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

Energy efficient

NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere

The Paremoremo family home could cut emissions by 30% while showcasing 3D-printed concrete as a cheaper way to build complex designs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Ransomware

CyberCX releases updated ransomware & cyber extortion guidance

CyberCX updates its Ransomware and Cyber Extortion Guide offering strategies to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Scaffolder who lost arms to powerline wasn’t given safety briefing

A briefing failure left a West Auckland scaffolder without vital powerline safety advice before the shock that led to both arms being amputated.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations

New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023

Clean technologies

Exclusive: The driving force behind Canon's continued success in NZ

Founded in 1939, Canon has become a global leader in imaging technology and a household name for its printing solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

EduTech

Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support

Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

Talent bolsters New Zealand presence with People&Co acquisition

Talent strengthens its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of People&Co, paving the way for expansion in recruitment and consultancy business.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals

New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023

Digital Transformation

Cyber threats remain a key concern for security professionals

Nearly a third of organisations were hit last year, as security teams step up cyber defences amid rising concern over vulnerabilities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

EduTech

Kiwi firms risk IP loss through unchecked AI use – report

Kiwi companies could lose their intellectual property through unchecked artificial intelligence use, warns Convergence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Commerce Commission

One NZ boosts 5G network with Dense Air NZ acquisition

One NZ plans to heighten 5G spectrum through acquisition of Dense Air's New Zealand business, level up speeds and capacity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Stanley Street joins forces with Channel Factory to improve YouTube advertising

Stanley Street, New Zealand's largest agency, has joined forces with Channel Factory to enhance YouTube advertising strategies and reduce media wastage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023