IT / Information Technology stories - Page 2

IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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First and foremost, workplace culture and conditions are critical for attracting and retaining women in IT.

IT issues resurface as 100,000 migrants eligible for fast-track residency
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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An estimated 100,000 migrants can apply for fast-tracked residence from today - though IT problems have stopped some being able to.

50% of employees use unauthorised file services for work
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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KnowBe4 has released a new report showing half of the employees at shadow IT companies use unauthorised file services to complete their work.

Nipa Cloud chooses Juniper to fast-track digital transformation
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Cloud services provider Nipa has chosen AI-driven networks vendor Juniper to accelerate digital transformation across Thailand's businesses.

Dicker Data to acquire Hills security and IT division
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Dicker Data has announced it has entered into a conditional BSA to acquire the Security and Information Technology distribution division of Hills in Australia.

MATRIXX and Google Cloud team up to take on customer privacy
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Software company MATRIXX will be partnering with Google Cloud to facilitate the use of its cloud-native MATRIXX Digital Commerce Platform.

ConnectWise launches new virtual community for partners
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Revered software company ConnectWise has announced a collaborative platform for its partners.

Global IT company named best employer in Australia and 16 other countries
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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A global internet technology company has taken the top spot as the best employer in Australia and 16 other countries.

IT and comms top sectors targeted by cyber criminals, AI provides a solution
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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“Over the last 12 months, it is clear that attackers are relentlessly trying to access the networks of trusted suppliers in the IT and communications sector."

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Extreme Networks
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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This week we are speaking with Extreme Networks ANZ general manager Julian Critchlow. Extreme Networks is a company that delivers end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and top-rated services that support and advance customers' digital transformation.

Workday and Datacom partner for payroll integration in NZ
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Datacom has been named a Workday Global Payroll Cloud (GPC) partner, allowing it to offer integrated payroll solutions to New Zealand customers.

'Such a mess' - IT teams work overnight to fix immigration glitch
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Immigration advisers have described the first day of the country's new residence scheme as a shambles.

Dark clouds on the horizon: How to close the gaps in cloud security
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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These days cloud security is more trusted than ever. According to a recent study in a survey of 2,000 IT leaders from around the globe, nearly 85% of respondents said that they trust cloud security practices as much as, or more than, those associated with their on-premises data infrastructures.

Remote work will be driven by managed services going forward
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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Reflecting on the past year, it’s clear that remote work played a significant role in maintaining business operations across ANZ.

Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity
Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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data protection
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As organisations become more data-driven, they store more data in on-prem and cloud stores that employees can access from anywhere with phones, tablets and laptops.

Consulting companies are growing, but so are skill gaps according to new study
Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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In a record-breaking quarter, a new Cinodes Q3 report has revealed that one-third of listed consulting companies have grown by over 20%, and the median turnover rate has had an increase of as much as 13.4% compared to last year.

How to create high performance tech teams
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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Workplaces across the region are bracing themselves for the 'Great Resignation' to hit their shores, with many organisations supercharging employee retention schemes in the hope of preventing what looks like an inevitable tide.

How to identify MS Teams sprawl and work towards an optimal digital environment
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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With the rise of remote work over the past 18 months, the use of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams has exploded. Microsoft reports that roughly 50% of 365’s 260 million-plus commercial users now use Teams, although some experts place the number of users closer to 300 million.

What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Let’s consider what OT is, its relationship with IT, and the common problems people experience in working with it.

New study shows IT decision-makers think organisations compromise cybersecurity in favour of other goals
Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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A new study by security firm Trend Micro has revealed that 90% of IT decision-makers believe organisations compromise on cybersecurity in favour of other goals within their business.

Skykick announces upgrade to address over 2000 hours of lost time for ITSPs
Fri, 14th May 2021
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Information technology service providers are losing thousands of hours every year due to needless cloud administration, according to SkyKick.

IntegrationWorks launches OT to IT networks connector
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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network management
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PI Historian on MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform connects operational technology networks with information technology networks.

IT sector leads S&P 500 charge - GlobalData
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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The IT industry did well in the S&P 500 index, where the industry accounted for 14.2% of the index constituents as of 31 January this year.

Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it’s one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.