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Lawyers and multi-nationals set to profit off struggling tenants and landlords
Real estate

Lawyers and multi-nationals set to profit off struggling tenants and landlords

The planned lease rule changes could force costly disputes on struggling tenants and landlords, while favouring lawyers and large firms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
How to survive as a modern-day business
Manufacturing

How to survive as a modern-day business

Manufacturers relying on paper records risk bottlenecks, errors and downtime unless they digitise shop-floor data, SYSPRO says.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
Landlords to be forced to provide rent relief
Real estate

Landlords to be forced to provide rent relief

Property groups warn the proposal could let well-funded firms seek cuts, leaving the most vulnerable tenants with less support.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 3rd Oct 2021
Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19
Human Capital Management

Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19

Small businesses facing COVID-19 revenue shocks are being urged to seek wage subsidies, tax relief and rent negotiations to stay afloat.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery
Data Analytics

Priming your business for post-lockdown recovery

Small firms are turning lockdown downtime into new services, digital events and broader product ranges to aid recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction
Construction

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction

Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic
Construction

Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic

Clear, up-to-date Covid-19 protocols have helped construction firms keep working safely through Alert Level changes, industry leaders say.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
How to prepare for Alert Level 3
Risk & Compliance

How to prepare for Alert Level 3

Businesses must shift to contactless operations, remote work and tighter checks as Delta-driven Alert Level 3 curbs customer access.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
How to prepare for Alert Level 3
Risk & Compliance

How to prepare for Alert Level 3

Businesses must shift to remote work where possible as Level 3 rules ban most customer access and require contactless trading.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Remote working putting organisations at risk of ransomware
Virtual Private Networks

Remote working putting organisations at risk of ransomware

Poorly configured remote access systems are leaving Kiwi businesses exposed, with CERT NZ warning ransomware reports hit a quarterly high.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4
Construction

Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4

Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
Police IT disaster recovery a 'very high risk area', audit reveals
Malware

Police IT disaster recovery a 'very high risk area', audit reveals

Police computer systems ill-prepared for major hack, pushing for more data powers, says audit. High risks identified. (110 characters).

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021

Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe

emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
How digital innovations in rapid antigen testing helps boost business continuity
Disaster Recovery

How digital innovations in rapid antigen testing helps boost business continuity

Businesses are now turning to rapid antigen testing as a primary COVID-19 surveillance tool to encourage employees to return to the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StarWind engineer on the optimal disaster recovery approach
Storage

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - StarWind engineer on the optimal disaster recovery approach

In today's interview, StarWind solutions engineer Orest Lesyuk discusses disaster recovery, ransomware, and how StarWind's solutions stand out.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Arcserve?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Arcserve?

Arcserve exec Leo Lynch discusses the company's recent merger, its end-to-end solution offerings and its work with channel partners in the APAC region.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021