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Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk
Data Protection

Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) naturally plays a big role as organisations need to make sure they have the right security solutions.

By James Cook • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond
IoT Security

Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond

In 2023, assisted by an increasingly cooperative regulatory environment, the future of enterprise networks is about to be born on a global scale.

By Bart Giordano and Kevin Wirick • 8 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023
ANZ lacks privacy obligations understanding, finds ISACA
Data Privacy

ANZ lacks privacy obligations understanding, finds ISACA

ISACA Privacy in Practice 2023 survey shows only 35% respondents in Australia and New Zealand confident of their organisation's ability to ensure data privacy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2023
Australian board members lag behind cybersecurity maturity
Supply Chain

Australian board members lag behind cybersecurity maturity

Australian board members significantly lag behind global counterparts in cybersecurity maturity, according to a new report from Proofpoint.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022

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Mental health first aid improves workplace safety
Risk & Compliance

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Poor mental wellbeing is fuelling accidents on sites, prompting calls for first aiders who can spot distress and prevent injuries before they happen.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms
Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs
Small Business

Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs

it has become clear in the last few years that no matter the sophistication of an organisation's defences, cybercriminals could still find a way in.

By Jamie Akhtar • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Is advice on safe container use practical?
Risk & Compliance

Is advice on safe container use practical?

Worksites face fresh safety guidance as WorkSafe consults on how to stop containers creating traffic, stability and stacking hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023
2023 a year of cyber concerns
Data Protection

2023 a year of cyber concerns

Small businesses are especially exposed as phishing and fraud reports rise, with CERT NZ logging 2,069 cybercrimes in one quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Waikato pleading for more rentals
Hybrid & Remote Work

Waikato pleading for more rentals

Rental shortages are forcing some first-home buyers to purchase sooner, as Waikato’s population growth and housing demand outstrip supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Commercial property market snapshot Q4 2022
Sustainability

Commercial property market snapshot Q4 2022

Vacancy and rents are diverging sharply as investors favour prime offices, while retail footfall and industrial demand remain uneven across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 11th Dec 2022
How the cloud can help fill job shortages
Digital Transformation

How the cloud can help fill job shortages

Cloud-based collaboration could ease infrastructure skills gaps by letting firms tap overseas talent while keeping local engineers involved in global work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2022
More must be done to manage asbestos risks
Risk & Compliance

More must be done to manage asbestos risks

Poor handling of asbestos remains a deadly threat in ageing buildings, with WorkSafe warning around 220 New Zealanders die each year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks
Bank of New Zealand

Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks

Higher borrowing costs are pushing first-home buyers towards brokers as the Reserve Bank lifts the Official Cash Rate to 4.25%.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative
Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Growing organisations likely to be targeted by attacks
Data Protection

Growing organisations likely to be targeted by attacks

As IoT adoption grows, businesses face rising cyber risk that could slow trust and stall sales unless protections improve.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2022