Global Stories

Gartner: The five priorities of privacy executives

The priorities highlight the need for strategic approaches to engage with shifting regulatory, technology, customer and third-party risk trends.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019

Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming

The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

Cloud Services

Welcome to the cyber-regulatory market of 2018 and beyond

The cyber-regulatory environment is growing exponentially, to the point where we are seeing the maturity of a brand new market.

By Chris Strand • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Data Analytics

Why a data consolidation strategy is the best approach to GDPR compliance

For most organisations, the only way to effectively comply with GDPR is to adopt a strategy of data consolidation.

By Peter O'Connor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Regulation

Initial Coin Offerings: Lack of regulation is a wolf in sheep's clothing, says lawyer

Institutional investors warned of hidden traps in ICOs, such as the power shift to founder shareholders. Regulatory uncertainty also a concern.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Breach Prevention

RSA boosts solution portfolio as GDPR regulations approach

RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Crypto

EHF Fellow creating a global model for blockchain policy from New Zealand

New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

Fintech

Partnership to address compliance, anti-money laundering and terror financing

Aussie fintech Airwallex teams up with UK AI firm ComplyAdvantage to bolster defence against money laundering and terror funding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Breach Prevention

Why the cyber security field needs to take a leaf out of medicine's book

Companies that have never written code in the last decade will be responsible for over a trillion lines of code in the next decade.

By Len Kleinman • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Internet of Things

ANZ channel businesses on the road to change

Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud Services

Why Australia needs more compliance experts

Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Malware

Stronger security needed before open banking arrives - Okta

As early as July 2019, Australian banks will need to have a system in place that both benefits customers and protects their personal data.

By Graham Sowden • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019

Drones

New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight

New Zealand's new drone test range in the Hokianga region plans to trial the delivery of medical supplies in November.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017

Drones

New Zealand pilots union pushes for tighter drone regulations

As drone popularity soars in New Zealand, pilots call for urgent regulatory revamp to ensure air safety, citing increasing incidents and outdated rules.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Chartered Accountants

Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?

Australia's emerging skills gap could hinder technological progress, warns a new report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015

Government

Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?

New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015

Commerce Commission

Air NZ bins automatic travel insurance after warning from ComCom

Air New Zealand, the national carrier, will scrap its pre-selected travel insurance option after receiving a formal warning from the Commerce Commissi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015