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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack

Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
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Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
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Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.
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Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia

Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.
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Company-X works on WebAR and WebVR

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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New Zealand's Company-X is pioneering WebAR and WebVR solutions, providing immersive experiences without the need for dedicated software or hardware.
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LMS365 deploys new UK & Germany data centres

Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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LMS365 deploys new data centres in the UK and Germany to meet evolving data governance needs, leveraging Microsoft Azure to enhance its learning platform.
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11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware

Tue, 2nd Jun 2020
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Founded last year, the Coalition Against Stalkerware brings together cybersecurity vendors, domestic violence organisations, and digital rights advocates.
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Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea

Tue, 12th May 2020
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The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.
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IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.
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COVID-19 pressure on business escalates

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
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Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.
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Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.
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Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
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Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.
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Cybersecurity market growing billions each year

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The overall cybersecurity software revenue is expected to reach US$25.1 billion in revenue in 2020, growing 4.8% year-on-year.
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Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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The Christchurch-based SaaS company with 2500 active users is looking to expand to Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada by November this year.
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Boomi highlights four customers leading in digital transformation

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Boomi has revealed the winners of its annual customer awards, celebrating transformative projects on the Boomi Platform.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
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Kaspersky to store data of US and Canada customers in Switzerland

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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In a bid to bolster digital trust, Kaspersky will relocate data from US and Canadian customers to Switzerland and open a new Transparency Center in Brazil.
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Cohesity nabs Veritas exec for chief revenue role

Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Michael Cremen appointed chief revenue officer for data management company Cohesity, bringing 25 years of experience in the industry.