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Building a better health system – why the Government is failing
Health Technologies

Building a better health system – why the Government is failing

A shake-up of district health boards could ease long-standing failures, but the Government may lack the clout to deliver it.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
The best defence Is learning from others
Data Protection

The best defence Is learning from others

Most organisations faced at least one successful cyberattack last year, underlining the need to reassess security practices and share lessons.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
COVID-19 tail still impacting market
Northland

COVID-19 tail still impacting market

Property sales jumped in May as lockdown eased, but volumes remained 46.6% below a year earlier and days to sell hit record highs.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020
Risk & Compliance

Gartner: Spending on information security and risk management to continue to grow in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is driving short-term demand in areas such as cloud adoption, remote worker technologies and cost saving measures.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
KPMG and SAS join forces to enable cloud transformation at speed
Digital Transformation

KPMG and SAS join forces to enable cloud transformation at speed

KPMG and SAS are launching Cloud Acceleration Centres in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific to speed up and optimise cloud transformations for SAS clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech
Partner Programmes

State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech

MSPs navigate a challenging yet opportune landscape, driven by IT demand and cloud migration amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Datto's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on
Data Analytics

Out of the office but still on the job: Continuous accounting helps finance departments carry on

Aussie finance teams pivot to 'continuous accounting' amidst COVID-driven chaos, enabling remote work success.

By Claudia Pirko • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough
Malware

In IT security, 'good enough' is no longer good enough

Cyber attackers live by the motto 'Never let a good crisis go to waste', and COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm of opportunity for them.

By Greg Wyman • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Robotics

Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions

As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS's EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables
Health Technologies

Research: The convergence of medtech and wearables

IDTechEx has released research that looks at the growth of the wearables market and the growing innovation in health and medical technologies.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19
Analyst report

Gartner: Six step framework CIOs must follow for cost optimisation during COVID-19

Gartner details a six-step framework CIOs must adopt for effective cost optimisation amid COVID-19, balancing potential savings with business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19
Data Analytics

Analytics and BI: Before and after COVID-19

A Sisense survey reveals that 49% of companies are using data analytics more than before COVID-19, despite 67% facing revenue or customer losses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Enterprise video up 91% due to COVID-19, Brightcove data finds
Digital Entertainment

Enterprise video up 91% due to COVID-19, Brightcove data finds

Remote working has driven a 91% surge in enterprise video usage in Australia and New Zealand, Brightcove reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Firewalls

Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation

Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19
Partner Programmes

Epicor launches partner support program in wake of COVID-19

Epicor launches 'Fit for the Future' program to support partners in building business resilience amid current challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
Security experts underscore identity assurance in post-lockdown era
Multi-factor authentication

Security experts underscore identity assurance in post-lockdown era

Organisations should rebuild, re-prioritise and re-assess their current security programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing threat response.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

COVID-19 stories

Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Education, Learning & Training

Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda

Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020