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Robotic process automation: The basis of an AI future
Robotic Process Automation

Robotic process automation: The basis of an AI future

AI is sexy, but RPA is right here, right now – and it's helping Kiwi companies prepare for a future with AI and ML.

By Garry Green • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018

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How businesses can enhance customer service using new technology
Customer Relationship Management

How businesses can enhance customer service using new technology

Australian customers are increasingly dissatisfied with call centres, with 64% having had a bad experience, according to a survey by Citrus Group.

By Charles Heunemann • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
Router security leaving major cyber exposure gap
Firewalls

Router security leaving major cyber exposure gap

IoT device neglect exposes risks as hackers target routers, highlighting the crucial need for tighter security.

By Bede Hackney • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies
DevOps

The key pillars of strong cybersecurity strategies

A cybersecurity strategy is imperative for a mature security presence in order to improve the chances of surviving current and future cyberattacks.

By Francis Kaitano • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
How phishing is evolving to outpace awareness
Phishing

How phishing is evolving to outpace awareness

Phishing techniques are evolving, targeting cloud-based services like Gmail, deceiving users into granting API access and exposing sensitive data.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
How digitisation will disrupt traditional banking practices
DevOps

How digitisation will disrupt traditional banking practices

Open Banking revolutionises Aussie finance, propelling sector beyond legacy systems towards a digital, customer-centric future.

By Anthony Leverington • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Organisations lack holistic approach to data protection
Data Protection

Organisations lack holistic approach to data protection

It is paramount for organisations to have a clear understanding of what data protection is and close the gaps in their protection strategies.

By Robert Malkin • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide
Application Performance Monitoring

Working with normalised SQL Tables – a guide

Learn techniques for handling normalised SQL data in PowerApps. This guide helps proficient developers create seamless interactions with SQL databases.

By Shane Sloan • 7 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
Why cloud migration is still a difficult beast to grapple
Cloud Services

Why cloud migration is still a difficult beast to grapple

Australian government agencies struggle with cloud migration due to data sovereignty concerns, ASD Certification dependency, and security risks.

By Ash Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
There's nothing scarier than a data outage
Disaster Recovery

There's nothing scarier than a data outage

Halloween is upon us, but the real fear for businesses is what happens if the lights go out? Protection of data and digital services is crucial.

By Nathan Steiner • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
4 tips to keep safe when phishing for treats this Halloween
Firewalls

4 tips to keep safe when phishing for treats this Halloween

Jason Howells shares Barracuda MSP's top four tips to protect your business and help identify a phishing scam from a mile away.

By Jason Howells • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018
How big data can solve big societal problems
Data Analytics

How big data can solve big societal problems

New Zealand's youth mental health crisis is exacerbated by a lack of access to services. Data-driven insights could hold the key to solving this problem.

By Chris Atkins • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
How taxis are advancing the IoT industry
Smart Cities

How taxis are advancing the IoT industry

The transportation industry shows how a technology like IoT can be applied, built on, and provide new opportunities with the data it collects.

By Safa Alkateb • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Creating value for businesses through data-driven insights
Customer Relationship Management

Creating value for businesses through data-driven insights

The emergence of IoT is disrupting industries, prompting vendors to shift towards digital offerings and outcome-based deliverables.

By Iman Ghodosi • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Data quality and the democratisation of AI
Unified Communications

Data quality and the democratisation of AI

AI models and algorithms require clean, high-quality data. Businesses must prioritize data governance to avoid AI failures.

By Steve Singer • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Is blockchain a solution to IoT security problems?
Distributed Denial of Service

Is blockchain a solution to IoT security problems?

Could using blockchain to trace and authenticate IoT data, regardless of what that data is be the answer to the problems plaguing the Internet of Things?.

By Nelson Petracek • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Dispelling the myths of public cloud
Private Cloud

Dispelling the myths of public cloud

Paul Blore discusses some of the primary considerations when it comes to the question of public vs. private cloud.

By Paul Blore • 5 min read • Sun, 28th Oct 2018

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