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Smartphones and tablets boost productivity but heighten security risks in 2011, as cyber threats target mobile platforms more than ever.

Scammers exploit Canterbury quake tragedy, posing as a legitimate UK charity to defraud Kiwis with offers of a 10% cut on donations received. NetSafe warns.

Kiwis are flocking to online banking, with Westpac reporting a sharp 15% rise in users, reaching a daily average of 160,000.

Whether you are new to computers, or are a seasoned user – now is a good time to review your security knowledge and practices.

Goldman Sachs Managing Director to join AppSense board - virtualisation market forecast to be worth $2 billion by 2015.

Business intelligence, collaboration, content management, social software and supply chain management will be 2011's major trends, says Gartner.

In 2011, as eCommerce rebounds post-GFC, consumers face new cyber threats. Educating on more than simple authentication is crucial for security.

Social media skills should be a key consideration when recruiting for customer service roles in call centres, says journalist.

Beware of fake wi-fi networks in public places - cyber criminals are lurking there, ready to steal your personal info.

In the quest for IT talent, the health sector innovates, seeking those who blend tech expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare.

The Kiwi accounting provider says it will create 50 new jobs in the next five years as a result of its Australian expansion plans.

Facing a 585% rise in phishing and more sophisticated web threats, a new tripartite defence paradigm is key to safeguarding users online.

ANZ's COO reveals the future of banking, focusing on customer-driven innovation, secure mobile banking applications, and global tech trends.

From customer contact centres and logical access control, to cloud computing and password management, has enterprisebiometrics come of age?.

The cybercrime economy is now as large as the international drug trade and 90% of today’s cyber attacks are driven by organised crime.

In a sparkling night at Auckland's Langham Hotel, TUANZ Innovation Awards celebrated the brightest in tech, with M-Com leading.

Symantec highlights that SMEs are prime targets for cyberattacks, urging awareness of critical vulnerabilities in security practices.

ASB pioneers a Facebook branch, offering real-time chat with staff, aiming to revolutionise customer service within social media's realm.

SafeNet searches for selective partners in NZ to bolster security solutions in banking, finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

Cloud computing evolves as the go-to tech solution, promising cost savings and security, despite requiring a shift in corporate IT strategies.