Australian Stories

Hyland connects with MEDrefer to streamline referrals

MEDrefer allows general practitioners to select and send secure, traceable referrals to hospitals, specialists and allied health providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019

Wireless Networks

Spirit Telecom adds esteemed exec Greg Ridder to board

Spirit Telecom has appointed Greg Ridder, renowned for his eCommerce expertise and roles with ASX-listed firms, to its board, furthering its digital ambitions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Fintech

360 Capital uses Sage services to get listed in ASX

Sage announces that investment group 360 Capital will use its financial accounting software to consolidate views of multiple funds in one platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

IT Automation

How to level up Australia's cybersecurity productivity – CrowdStrike

The Productivity Bulletin showed that productivity levels in Australia has been declining in key industries since 2013, falling behind global peers.

By Brett Raphael • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Global Stories

Marketing Technologies

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Partner Programmes

Taleka takes US$250k as Cisco Innovation award winner

It was selected with partner Appspace, for its innovative solution that is set to transform the workplace experience through Cisco Webex.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019

Health Technologies

Hills ANZ exits AV business, sells to Ambertech

Hills ANZ exits its AV business, selling it to Amber Technology, who will absorb employees and brands, with completion set for early December.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Hyperscale

Microsoft & GBI sign deal to bring cloud adoption to Middle East

Microsoft and Gulf Bridge International have partnered to bolster cloud adoption in the Middle East and Europe, enhancing connectivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Document Management

Rocket Lab chooses Siemens to aid in next phase of growth

Rocket Lab plans to implement Siemens hi-tech industrial software to help digitally manage the lifecycle needs of the business.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

Why VoIP solutions are the future of phone systems

As New Zealand adopts Ultra-Fast Broadband, VoIP solutions, known for their cost-effectiveness and ease, are poised to revolutionise traditional phone systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019

Public Cloud

SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting

SoftwareONE has strategically acquired BNW Consulting to enhance its SAP capabilities in public cloud hyperscalers, expanding its global technology services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019

Human Capital Management

Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as chief people officer

Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as new chief people officer to drive business growth and enhance employee experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019

Financial Systems

Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence

Protiviti and Trintech announce a strategic partnership to equip finance teams with real-time intelligence, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Blackbird.AI launches solution to fight disinformation campaigns

Technology, regulation, and education must work hand-in-hand to tackle disinformation threats now seen as the new normal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Kaspersky

Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Fuji Xerox

Kiwi bosses set to take the plunge for charity

Fuji Xerox NZ MD, Peter Thomas, will take the plunge off Auckland's Sky Tower as part of the Graeme Dingle Foundation's Drop Your Boss campaign.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Seek

Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company

Talent has acquired ManpowerGroup's Experis in New Zealand, marking a significant growth milestone as they aim to ensure a seamless transition for all involved.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019

Health Technologies

NZ's TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak

New Zealand's 200 largest tech export companies by revenue (TIN200) exceeded more than $12 billion in revenue and more than $8 billion in export earnings.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

AR, VR & Metaverse

New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters

New Zealand firefighters are set to use groundbreaking VR tech developed in Australia to safely train for hazardous scenarios, replacing outdated methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Microsoft

Microsoft NZ bolsters senior public sector team

Microsoft New Zealand's enterprise channel manager, Emma Barrett, is moving into a new role as public sector director.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019