BSO stories - Page 77
Marketers need to catch up with changes in media consumption trends – Adobe
Thu, 25th May 2017
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martech
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cloud services
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adobe
Adobe's latest report highlights a significant gap between Australian marketers' self-perceptions and consumer expectations in digital advertising.
Report urges organisations to be wary of BYOD and rogue employees
Wed, 24th May 2017
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smartphones
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online fraud
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ey
Almost half of APAC businesses lack specific policies on personal device use for work, leaving them vulnerable to security threats, according to EY.
7 top tips for a strategic and proactive failover plan
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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cradlepoint
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failover
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bso
A robust failover plan is essential for minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity. Here are seven key tips for creating an effective strategy.
3 Facts About Naked Broadband You've Probably Been Wondering About
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Here are a few facts about naked broadband you may have either pondered on in the past or forgot to ask about in the first place.
Dicker Data NZ top Citrix distributor for ANZ
Fri, 19th May 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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dicker data
Dicker Data New Zealand has taken out Citrix’s ANZ Distributor of the Year award, with the distie currently actively recruiting new CSP partners.
You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education
Thu, 18th May 2017
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core education
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edtech
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children's commissioner
LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.
Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend
Wed, 17th May 2017
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entrepreneur
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accelerator
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bso
The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.
How to protect your organisation from WannaCry ransomware
Mon, 15th May 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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ai security
Defend against the global WannaCry threat with robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance, says Carbon Black's team.
Australia – Leading the way in diversifying cloud services
Thu, 11th May 2017
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ddos
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hyperscale
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public cloud
In the past few years, Equinix’s cloud ecosystem has diversified considerably, particularly in Australia, where demand for cloud services is strong.
Contracting providing opportunity to attract more women into IT
Wed, 10th May 2017
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women in technology
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absolute it
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bso
Contracting is proving a winner for Kiwi women in IT, Absolute IT says. It tells why - and how contracting can help with gender diversity.
Fingerprint security & biometrics: Three major myths busted
Mon, 8th May 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Contrary to what many people assume biometric readers aren't foolproof. They have their own set of unique vulnerabilities. Fingerprints can be stolen.
How to take the stress out of protecting your digital assets
Thu, 4th May 2017
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digital transformation
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cisco
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dna
Cisco Next-Generation Firewall is the industry’s first and only threat centric firewall. Cisco NGFW gives you deep visibility into your network.
Are you ready? Only five weeks until China's new data security law comes into effect
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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data protection
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law
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dla piper
With China’s new cybersecurity law only five weeks away, businesses should be preparing and understanding the new rules.
Pokémon Go player makes Jesus joke in Russian Church, gets arrested
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Russian blogger arrested for playing Pokémon Go in church faces possible 3.5 year prison sentence. Amnesty calls it attack on freedom of speech.
Spoiler alert: Hackers leak unreleased Netflix series
Mon, 1st May 2017
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
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netflix
An unidentified hacker has released the highly anticipated Season 5 episodes of popular Netflix show Orange is the New Black.
Cybercriminals use verified API token to generate Facebook spam comments
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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api
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cybersecurity
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facebook
In exchange for more ‘likes’ and comments on their own timelines, users are enticed to provide the app’s access token to a third-party website.
3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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3d printing
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otago polytechnic
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health education
New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.
Microsoft appoints Insight MD as Asia Pacific vice president
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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microsoft
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partners
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bso
Microsoft has appointed Andrea Della Mattea as its new Asia Pacific operations vice president as the company continues its DX focus locally.
NEC releases facial recognition software - passwords, a thing of the past?
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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digital signage
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surveillance
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biometrics
NEC's new facial recognition software could make traditional passwords obsolete, boosting security for mobile services.
Interview: Availability and protection gaps hindering digital transformation
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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virtualisation
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veeam
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bso
Local companies are facing a growing gap between demand and what IT can deliver, with DX initiatives being held back by unplanned downtime.