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Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis
Kiwibank

Banks 'could do more' as another email scam targets Kiwis

Hackers are getting access to email accounts and altering bank account numbers on invoices before they reach the client, according to Consumer NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Overseas money laundering scam targeting Kiwis, Police warn
Email Security

Overseas money laundering scam targeting Kiwis, Police warn

Police are warning the public of a money laundering scam where victims are being asked to move money for offenders via online contact or cold calls.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mapping

ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time

New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules
Government

New technologies lead Govt to overhaul transport sector rules

New Zealand overhauls transport rules to accommodate new technologies and streamline small passenger services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle
Apps

Need speed? Now you can request an Uber motorcycle

Uber passengers on Thailand have a new way to get around: as of Wednesday, the ride service has added motorcycles to its offerings in Bangkok.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Global Stories

Police stories

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Council switches off free Raetihi Wi-Fi

The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers
Malware

Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by scammers

Kiwi universities and businesses targeted by ransomware scammers, warns Computer Forensics NZ. Attacks becoming increasingly common.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Public Cloud

Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?

Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.

By Ian Selbie • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
The many perks of having a smart home security system
Smart Home

The many perks of having a smart home security system

Smart security systems are smart enough to know what's normal and only alert you to anything not normal, no matter where you are in the world.

By Cleverloop team • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Review: Tom Clancy's The Division takes online shooters to another level
Gaming

Review: Tom Clancy's The Division takes online shooters to another level

Tom Clancy's The Division is one of the more unique MMO video games out there as it's a shooter instead of a fantasy-based RPG.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Apple vs the Feds: The facts
Cybersecurity

Apple vs the Feds: The facts

The Internet was recently ablaze as a Californian Judge ordered that Apple help the FBI unlock a suspected criminals iPhone.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

NSW Department of Education kicks off second stage of SaaS roll-out
Software-as-a-Service

NSW Department of Education kicks off second stage of SaaS roll-out

The NSW DoE is using Expense8 to further streamline employee expenses and extend automation, scalability and user functionality.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities
Payment Technologies

ACCC action sees reseller banned from entering indigenous communities

A reseller whose conduct was deemed 'unconscionable' has agreed not to enter indigenous communities to sell product and will pay $20,000 in redress.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'
Information Communication & Technology

Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'

Ajilon, the systems integrator, and key client Landgate have been shortlisted in four categories at the WAITTA INCITE Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Fujitsu inks $15.3 million Tasmanian emergency system deal
Fujitsu

Fujitsu inks $15.3 million Tasmanian emergency system deal

Fujitsu has inked a $15.3 million deal to provide an computer aided dispatch system in Tasmania, providing a unified system for the state.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
ALE bulks up Aussie channel with Integrated Products deal
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

ALE bulks up Aussie channel with Integrated Products deal

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its Australian distribution channel, adding Integrated Products as a distributor.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Adelaide on the smart road thanks to university NEC partnership
Smart Cities

Adelaide on the smart road thanks to university NEC partnership

The University of Adelaide and NEC Australia team up to help accelerate Adelaide's development into a smart city.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016