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Vodafone hits Microsoft Gold Security milestone

Vodafone NZ achieves Microsoft Gold Security competency, highlighting its expertise in designing and implementing security programs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Hyperscale

ACC to migrate operations to Microsoft Azure; signs on as NZ data centre region customer

ACC to use Microsoft's New Zealand data center region to store patient data as part of a three-year cloud services agreement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Biometrics

Cyber Smart Week takes cybersecurity back to basics

Cyber Smart Week, led by CERT NZ, aims to improve cybersecurity and raise awareness of cyber threats in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Agricultural Technology

Time to ban hazardous kiwifruit spray?

Public submissions have opened on a five-year phase-out of the spray, which regulators say poses health and environmental risks for orchard workers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021

eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021

COVID-19

IT expert says My COVID-19 Record app at risk of security breaches

An IT security expert said the web app was using software that was known to have security flaws and people's information could be at risk.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

EduTech

NZ cyber security education company closes $2.3m seed round

SafeStack Academy raises NZD$2.3m in seed round led by Jelix Ventures to further develop and grow its online software security training platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021

Digital Transformation

Digital strategy for New Zealand long overdue

Missed skills and implementation gaps could leave New Zealand's first digital strategy in nearly 20 years unable to lift growth or productivity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021

Manufacturing

How to survive as a modern-day business

Manufacturers relying on paper records risk bottlenecks, errors and downtime unless they digitise shop-floor data, SYSPRO says.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021

Risk & Compliance

Bill proposes changes to construction contracts

Wider definitions of retention money could expose principals, head contractors and directors to fines of up to NZD $200,000 under the bill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Oct 2021

Bank of New Zealand

Housing market momentum continues to wane

Property values rose 1.4% nationally in September, but activity is easing as tighter lending and higher rates weigh on buyers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 10th Oct 2021

4G technology

2degrees celebrates 4G network awards from Ookla

Ookla has named 2degrees as the most reliable, consistent, and best available 4G mobile data network provider in the country during the second quarter of 2021.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021

GFC

OCR rise won’t deter first home buyers as rent increases continue

Higher mortgage costs are unlikely to deter first-time buyers while rents keep climbing and remain above many monthly loan repayments.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021

Ministry of Health

Rapid Covid tests finally get the go-ahead

The rollout begins in Auckland hospitals and for travellers, as ministers face criticism for delaying quicker Covid detection by over a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Data Privacy

Kiwis have a strong distrust over how companies use their personal data

The majority of New Zealanders are concerned about data privacy, with 53% stating companies are requesting too much personal information.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Cybersecurity

Kordia launches Cyber Academy scholarship to boost Kiwis' cybersecurity skills

The Kordia Cyber Academy will award scholarships to 12 participants, who will detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents every day during the course.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021