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Kinetic IT appoints Pierre Tagle as cyber security head
Security Operations Centres

Kinetic IT appoints Pierre Tagle as cyber security head

The hire is intended to strengthen local cyber capability for government and critical infrastructure customers as sovereignty concerns shape buying decisions.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Global Stories

Resilience stories

Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery
Disaster Recovery

Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery

Resilience-minded organisations are turning to compact edge systems to keep critical services running if cyberattacks, outages or floods hit.

By Kamil Kwinta • 7 min read • Yesterday
SAP launches supply chain centre in Australia & NZ
Data Analytics

SAP launches supply chain centre in Australia & NZ

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand under supply chain strain will get access to more than 26 SAP consultants and AI tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity
Supply Chain

The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity

Hidden inefficiencies are forcing firms to spend more time reconciling data, and to absorb higher transport and inventory costs across supply chains.

By Daniel Kohut • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations
Disaster Recovery

Pragmatic modernisation: The disciplines that transform cloud operations

Cloud teams can cut delivery delays and technical debt by standardising ownership, visibility and controls before complexity becomes entrenched.

By Michael Jarry • 9 min read • 2 days ago
Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups
Malware

Commvault adds Microsoft 365 tools to spot safe backups

The new add-ons aim to help businesses avoid restoring infected files after cyberattacks, as Microsoft 365 remains a prime target for ransomware.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Hitachi Energy & Rockwell team up on mine power systems
Digital Transformation

Hitachi Energy & Rockwell team up on mine power systems

Mining operators could get tighter control of power and production under a new collaboration aimed at cutting costs and emissions at large sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
IGEL appoints ex-DoD Zero Trust leader Randy Resnick
Cloud Security

IGEL appoints ex-DoD Zero Trust leader Randy Resnick

The hire strengthens IGEL's push into government and critical industries, as it seeks to turn US defence Zero Trust lessons into commercial endpoint security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy

Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Zero100 appoints Kraft Heinz executive Janelle Aydin
Supply Chain

Zero100 appoints Kraft Heinz executive Janelle Aydin

The move strengthens the London-based firm's board as it expands research and advisory services for executives grappling with supply chain volatility and sustainability pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
GFF AI appoints Meenakshi Arekar as chief risk officer
Disaster Recovery

GFF AI appoints Meenakshi Arekar as chief risk officer

As AI moves into core operations, the hire is designed to strengthen governance and resilience for regulated customers in Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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FourNet acquires SVL Business Solutions in fifth deal
Data Analytics

FourNet acquires SVL Business Solutions in fifth deal

The enlarged group will serve more than 450 customers and bolster its push into financial services and AI-led customer experience projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk
Risk & Compliance

Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk

Despite council warnings of a high flood hazard, Piha Campground has been cleared to stay open this summer after a unanimous local board vote.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • Last week
Exclusive: Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans
Commerce Commission

Exclusive: Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans

Councils face around $50 billion of water upgrades over the next decade, as ring-fenced funding finally tackles decades of neglect.

By Mike Bishara • 9 min read • Last week
Contrivian launches US government solutions division
Broadband

Contrivian launches US government solutions division

Federal agencies facing disrupted communications may gain a dedicated resilience and security offer as Contrivian targets defence buyers with its new division.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Sovereignty by design: Building New Zealand's digital resilience
Disaster Recovery

Sovereignty by design: Building New Zealand's digital resilience

A mix of local and global systems could shield New Zealand services from cyberattacks and natural hazards while preserving control over critical data.

By Lewis Mills • 6 min read • Last week
Fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert
Internet of Things

Fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert

Outdated software left internet-linked devices exposed, with supermarkets warned the same flaw could disrupt everyday shopping in New Zealand.

By Mary Argue • 2 min read • Last week