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Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers

While it took more than a decade to add Xero’s first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.More

Today

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Organisations across Asia Pacific are demonstrating stronger payments security compliance compared to other parts of the world, however global trends indicate that payments security compliance has dropped for the second year in a row.More

Yesterday

Microsoft showcases innovations in new Asia Pacific HQ

Almost 145,000 metres of cabling, 200 display screens, 179 Bluetooth beacons and 900 sensors make up Microsoft’s new Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, which is now home to the region’s first Microsoft Experience Centre.More

12 Nov

Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade

Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.More

TIBCO stands out as Leader in Forrester Wave report

Adobe announcements bring a host of Creative Cloud capabilities to mobile devices

Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence

Nitro report suggests poor document workflows hurt knowledge workers

NVIDIA smashes MLPerf benchmarks for AI

Kiwis more accepting of chatbots and digital humans

Gartner: Top digital experience trends for 2020

“Willingness to engage with digital technology will become a key factor in determining any IT system’s ability to successfully deliver business outcomes."More

Save the date: VeeamON Virtual is coming to you

No need to step outside the office - Veeam's renowned VeeamON conference brings cloud data management to you.More

Adobe extends digital experience portfolio to SMB and mid-market

SMB and mid-market brands are increasingly looking for enterprise-grade capabilities that fit their unique needs – agility, scalability, flexibility and value – to maintain and future-proof their success.More

You're invited: VeeamON Virtual brings the conference to you

VeeamON Virtual will look like a physical event, but it all takes place online.More

Kordia to offer Microsoft Azure Peering service

Kordia is one of the world’s first service providers to offer a direct connection offering with Microsoft Azure Peering.More

Traditional research shifting to automation and AI

New research indicates that ‘a revolutionary approach’ is required to meet demand for insight through automation, AI and big data.More

NZ’s TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak

New Zealand’s 200 largest tech export companies by revenue (TIN200) exceeded more than $12 billion in revenue and more than $8 billion in export earnings.More

Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.More

Kordia hires its first full-time CISO, Hilary Walton

She is a former 2012 Olympics security manager, and she has worked with British intelligence agency MI5.More

OpenLegacy uses $50m windfall to fund APJ expansion

The company’s new Hong Kong office will enable the company to access many of the world's largest financial institutions. More

E-invoicing provides greater benefits for business

"Using Peppol as the basis for Australian and New Zealand e-invoicing supports more efficient processing of invoices."More

Worldwide spending on security products and services set to reach $151.2 billion in 2023

"Considering there have been many attempts for hackers to acquire funds from banks, the banking industry is expected to spend the most on security solutions."More

Why AI is your friend when it comes to cloud migration

Modern web-scale cloud applications are simply too complex to be operated by humans alone.More

The future of CX: How to make chatbots work effectively in your organisation

The secret to deploying virtual assistants successfully lies in implementing them in a way where everyone is a winner.More

Hnry and CFFC urge Government to reconsider KiwiSaver for the self-employed

Hnry CEO James Fuller says that without any equivalent of the employer contribution, the majority of independent earners aren’t engaging with KiwiSaver at all, as they don’t see it as being a valuable investment.More

Why VoIP solutions are the future of phone systems

Chorus is considering potentially decommissioning copper lines in places where fibre is available, meaning homes and businesses in these areas would have to move to fibre.More

healthAlliance announces new CFO

"Joining the public healthcare sector that is undergoing fundamental change in the form of digital transformation to support better health outcomes for people is very exciting."More

Unpopular opinion: The software monolith is wrongly maligned

We’re led to believe microservices are modern and monoliths are legacy - but it’s not that easy, writes Segment’s Alexandra Noonan and Calvin-French Owen.More

E-invoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific

Australian tech entrepreneur and former Squirrel Street founder & CEO Simon Foster will lead Storecove as APAC general manager.More

Inland Revenue cracks down on multinationals' tax obligations

“If they don’t play by the new rules, we will know who they are, and they should expect we’ll be in touch."More

VMware releases new IoT platform capabilities

VMware’s Pulse IoT Center is going through an evolution – one that the company says will help advance its customers’ digital transformation at the edge.More

Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage

"It's vital for our sector to understand where the opportunities are to improve, so we can ensure no one is left behind."More

Online retailers adopting AI high rates, but still have room to improve

"Retailers are not usually technology experts. However, with new developments in AI and ML, it's gotten easier to quickly improve site performance without being a search expert."More

Appian reveals organisations' DX triumphs & challenges

A recent survey from Appian found that organisations aren’t just facing technological barriers: IT cultural disconnects and slow delivery speeds are also bogging projects down.More

Whitepaper: Businesses attracted to hybrid cloud, but conscious of risks

Discussion participants cited ageing applications, the risk of moving inappropriate workloads to the cloud and the complexity of multi-cloud, hybrid cloud architectures as key issues to address.More

Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success

Hnry have expanded their office space in Wellington as they look to further invest into technology, bring more value to customers, hire more staff and begin trials to expand into overseas markets.More

How user-centred design is reshaping cybersecurity

A user-centered design approach starts with users and asking them what they want to gain a deeper understanding of their needs.More

AWS leads cloud race, but Microsoft & Google grow faster

“The largest systems integrators are investing in partnerships and building business practices with all three of the top cloud providers – AWS, Microsoft and more recently Google Cloud."More

Nutanix announces continued growth in A/NZ region

Nutanix has continued to see strong growth in the Australia and New Zealand regions as the company opens the doors to a new flagship office in Sydney.More

Whitepaper: Biggest barriers to cloud success to conquer them

This paper outlines barriers, impacts, and the required skills to compete in a tech-driven world.More

Visibility and control to secure inconsistent cloud platforms – Fortinet

It takes consistency across the entire security ecosystem to fully protect cloud-based applications - Fortinet’s Josh Alcock explains how.More

The key performance metrics to monitor for perfect server visibility

Organisations need to have server monitoring tools that cover the right performance indicators that fit the applications they have running on their servers. More

Hamilton turns on the charm to lure Auckland tech firms further south

Hey Auckland tech firms, consider a move south, because Hamilton is where New Zealand’s fastest-growing tech sector is booming.More

Getting value from software observability

Organisations now routinely mine software performance data to achieve ambitious business results, says New Relic.More

NZ missing out on billions due to lack of women investors

New Zealand is losing out on billions of dollars due an investment gender gap.More

Ditch the nerd knobs: Converting data into dollars with open source

Once an outlier used only by the cost-conscious, open source’s prominence has expanded on the back of significant improvements in quality of software.More

Cohesity nabs Veritas exec for chief revenue role

“Cohesity is disrupting the data management market and empowering companies to back up, manage, and extract value from their data in a way that is unique in the industry."More

Qrious attains ISO 27001 data security certification

“This is a commitment to a yearly review process requiring evidence that Qrious has continuously raised the bar on data security practices.”More

Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry

The pharmaceutical industry is looking towards big data, blockchain, cloud computing and cybersecurity as its four major investment areas.More

Multicloud not an all-or-nothing proposition for applications – report

“When it comes to the multi-cloud hype machine, the focus seems to be around the hyperscale platforms for app development instead of what customers actually want.”More

The dawn of a new age: Google cracks quantum supremacy

It’s the ‘eureka’ moment technologists and scientists have been yearning for.More

How to protect Industrial IoT from ransomware

Ransomware outbreaks in 2017 hit production networks worldwide, resulting in shutdowns, massive clean-up efforts and millions of dollars in damages, Claroty finds. More

Get the best out of AWS

From DevSecOps to customised cloud, you want to ensure your money pays for real results.More

Jon Hartley to replace Susan Macken as Kiwibank chair

"I look forward to working with the board, management and owners in the strategy implementation and to see the bank continue to realise its full potential.”More

Forrester: 2020 the year of adaptability

VValues-based consumers, recessionary fears, and global sociopolitical uncertainty will make 2020 the year of adaptability.More