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Global data center equipment market to be worth $72 billion by 2020

Global data center equipment market to be worth $72 billion by 2020

The global data center equipment market is driven by rising demand in telecommunication and the rising virtualisation in network environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Global Stories

What are the cyber security commandments?

Wireless Networks

What are the cyber security commandments?

Despite growing cyber threats, CompTIA finds many businesses and consumers lack adequate cyber security knowledge, making human error a leading risk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Mobile malware at an all-time high

Mobile malware at an all-time high

The volume of new mobile malware tripled in 2015, with attacks becoming more complex and targeted, according to Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Australia key target as banking botnet cybercrims seek new sectors

Network Infrastructure

Australia key target as banking botnet cybercrims seek new sectors

Banking botnet organisations are targeting new sectors, including cloud service providers, warehousing and shipping as they seek new opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.

By Cong Zheng, Claud Xiao and Zhi Xu • 9 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016

Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store

Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store

Identified as 'one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Cyber security: more engagement vital

Cyber security: more engagement vital

IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Kiwi firm IntegrationWorks nabs IBM Beacon award

Kiwi firm IntegrationWorks nabs IBM Beacon award

This is the first time a company from New Zealand or Australia has won a Beacon award within the category of Outstanding Middleware Solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

NZBA warning against Catphishing scams

NZBA warning against Catphishing scams

The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016

Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout

Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout

New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers

Endpoint Protection

Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers

A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Public cloud boom - and innovation - ahead

Public cloud boom - and innovation - ahead

Public cloud spend is forecast to double by 2019 in Asia Pacific excluding Japan, growing at nearly six times the rate of overall IT spending growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

Kiwis ditch cash, embrace digital payments

Marketing Technologies

Kiwis ditch cash, embrace digital payments

Almost half of New Zealanders expect cash to be obsolete in ten years, with mobile payments and wearables taking over.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Dimension Data and Cisco celebrate 25 years as partners

Partner Programmes

Dimension Data and Cisco celebrate 25 years as partners

Tech powerhouses Dimension Data and Cisco mark a 25-year alliance, celebrating collaborative success and eyeing future digital innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Xero + Google: The ideal SMB package?

Xero + Google: The ideal SMB package?

Xero integrates with Google's Apps for Work and Gmail, allowing small businesses to manage their relationships and workflows more easily.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

Women vital to NZ tech sector as event comes to Auckland

Women vital to NZ tech sector as event comes to Auckland

Outgoing Xero NZ managing director Vic Crone to speak at NZTech event for women, discusses tech and mayoral campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016

Xero releases multitasking on iPad

Xero releases multitasking on iPad

Xero introduces split-screen feature for iPad, increasing productivity for small businesses using Xero software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

MYOB kicks of INCITE, debuts new product line

MYOB kicks of INCITE, debuts new product line

Accounting software firm MYOB celebrates record attendance at its MYOB INCITE event, with registrations trending above last year's 10,000.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016