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The dawn of the DX Economy: Top IT predictions for 2017 and beyond
Digital Transformation

The dawn of the DX Economy: Top IT predictions for 2017 and beyond

Digital transformation will reshape the global economy over the next few years, according to IDC Asia Pacific. #DXEconomy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
Cyber security a company-wide issue
Risk & Compliance

Cyber security a company-wide issue

Cyber security is longer just the responsibility of the IT department, and businesses who take this view do so at their own peril, expert says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Fast data analytics requires even faster governance
Data Analytics

Fast data analytics requires even faster governance

Data can be ingested, analysed, and visualised in near-real time – leaving little chance for compliance practitioners to interpret or react to trends.

By Paige Bartley • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry
Unified Communications

Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry

Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Safe365 stamps out uncertainty around Kiwi workplace health & safety
Risk & Compliance

Safe365 stamps out uncertainty around Kiwi workplace health & safety

New Zealand's poor health and safety record is about to get a welcome boost, with the launch of Safe365, a new tool that will help boost compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Digital payments continue to climb, fueled by demand for digital solutions and FinTech
Fintech

Digital payments continue to climb, fueled by demand for digital solutions and FinTech

The demand for digital solutions and FinTech disruption fuels need to digitise transaction banking products and services beyond payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Xero's new offering looks to reimagine the customer experience
Fintech

Xero's new offering looks to reimagine the customer experience

Xero launches Live Contacts, a platform that links the accounting platform to the public information of millions of businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
It's 'business as usual' for RSA as it transitions through Dell-EMC merger
Network Infrastructure

It's 'business as usual' for RSA as it transitions through Dell-EMC merger

Interview: Antoine Le Tard speaks about 'business as usual' and RSA's continuing mission as the company becomes part of the new Dell Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Heavy investment by Chinese govt creates opportunities for data center market
Hyperscale

Heavy investment by Chinese govt creates opportunities for data center market

China's data center market is set to grow 13% from 2016-2020, driven by increased adoption of cloud-based services and big data analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Chubb launches new Cyber ERM insurance solution in Asia
Cybersecurity insurance

Chubb launches new Cyber ERM insurance solution in Asia

Chubb is making sure the APAC region is even more cyber-secure, with the recent announcement of its Cyber Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) solution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud
Public Cloud

Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud

When your customer wants IaaS, what's a reseller to do? Gartner outlines how local resellers can maximise their returns when customers go cloud.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation
Risk & Compliance

How Callaghan Innovation's $244m revenue is shaping Kiwi innovation

Callaghan Innovation's 2015-2016 Annual Report is scheduled for Parliament, and it puts forward some of the most grand successes for Kiwi innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Organisations should measure and report on security metrics, says exec
Risk & Compliance

Organisations should measure and report on security metrics, says exec

RSM urges companies to adopt security metrics for transparent, effective cyber risk management, says expert Michael Shatter.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations
Firewalls

Fortinet extends network security into optimised operations

Fortinet's security fabric moves beyond the firewall into enhanced network management, more visibility and reduced risk. Ingram Micro explains how.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Fighting a hidden enemy: Singapore cybersecurity in this hyper-connected era
Hyperscale

Fighting a hidden enemy: Singapore cybersecurity in this hyper-connected era

Today Singapore is dubbed the data center hub of Southeast Asia with over 60% of the region's market based on its limited land mass.

By Darren Webb • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program
Firewalls

Identifying your network security threats with Fortinet's Cyber Threat Assessment Program

Fortinet's no-charge, no-obligation Cyber Threat Assessment Program will help you identify gaps in your network security defenses.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals
Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Kiwi insurance firm builds cybercrime fighting army
Malware

Kiwi insurance firm builds cybercrime fighting army

Over half of Kiwi organisations lack a cybercrime incident response plan, despite 40% expecting to be hit by a cyber attack, according to PwC New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016