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Huawei to Poland: 'We'll build a cybersecurity centre if that's what it takes'

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Huawei says it will build a cybersecurity centre in Poland if that's what it takes to convince the world that it's a trustworthy organisation.
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Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?

Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.
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Ping Identity CTO's cybersecurity predictions for 2019

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Ping Identity CTO Bernard Harguindeguy predicts a rise in zero trust security, fewer MFA attacks, and heightened focus on API protection in 2019.
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Tesla wants people to hack its Model 3

Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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Tesla is offering white hat hackers what could be the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to hack one of its Model 3 vehicles.
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Xero celebrates 1m subscriber milestone

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Xero surpasses goal of one million subscribers in New Zealand and Australia, with $1.51bn worth of transactions passing through its platform.
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Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
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Xero sets firm sights on UK market at Xerocon London

Fri, 16th Nov 2018
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Xero unveils acquisitions and partnerships at Xerocon London, aiming to fortify UK market presence with advanced features and streamlined integrations.
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Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.
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No Pixel 3 for Kiwis - Why the snub, Google?

Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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Google's offerings in the NZ market are limited at best and there is no sign of when its latest phone will be hitting our shores.
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Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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CMC Markets sponsors 17-year-old Peter Vodanovich in the 2018-19 Toyota 86 Championship, supporting his rapid rise in motorsport from simulator to track.
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Hitachi Vantara delivers digital evidence management solution for law enforcement

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Law enforcement officials are challenged by compliance policies and procedures such as evidence disclosure rules.
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New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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New Zealand is becoming a global leader in smart TV adoption, with a 44% adoption rate second only to South Korea, according to research firm IDC.
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InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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InternetNZ concerned about potential government actions that could compromise online security for New Zealanders. Broader debate needed. #cybersecurity.
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ANZ infosec spending approaches double-digit growth

Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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Gartner has released a new forecast of Australia and New Zealand's information security spending power between 2018 and 2019.
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Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
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New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.
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SwipedOn CEO explains how his Tauranga SaaS startup went global

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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SwipedOn is a fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that is used in more than 2000 cities worldwide, and it all started in the Bay of Plenty.
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Huawei to Australian MPs: You've heard the rumours, now get the facts

Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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Despite China's nefarious role in Australian activities, nobody should be pointing the finger at Huawei, the company claimed this week.
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'Versatile' smart speaker Sonos Beam to land in NZ from August

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Sonos is ramping up the integration of streaming content and wireless smart speakers in a market that it says is constantly filled with tech clutter.
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Interview: State-sponsored cyber attacks - it's not about the 'who', but the 'how'

Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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With every major cyber attack comes the question of who exactly was behind it - and if that attack was condoned or even sponsored by nation-states.