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How to adapt to a shifting data protection paradigm
Data Privacy

How to adapt to a shifting data protection paradigm

As the GDPR takes effect in May 2018, Australian companies face severe penalties for non-compliance, risking up to 4% of global turnover.

By Alban Schmutz • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Code of Conduct stories

Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet
Hyperscale

Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
Cloud Security Alliance keeps pace with cloud security through updated training
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance keeps pace with cloud security through updated training

The Cloud Security Alliance has announced general availability of its latest Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Exam, version 4.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Regulation a 'major step forward for EU's cloud industry'
Hybrid Cloud

Regulation a 'major step forward for EU's cloud industry'

Cloud infrastructure providers have given the thumbs up to the proposed regulation from the European Commission on the 'Free Flow of Data' in the EU.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Dell EMC launches game-changer program into channel
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC launches game-changer program into channel

Built from the ground up while still preserving the best of two of the world's most prominent legacy platforms, the program is set to cause a stir.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game
Customer Relationship Management

Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game

The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
'Built to Last' businesses a thing of the past, time for change is now
DevOps

'Built to Last' businesses a thing of the past, time for change is now

CA Tech CEO declares era of 'Built to Last' over, urging firms to embrace software at heart of operations for digital-age success.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech
Microsoft

Microsoft going strong in mission to help users stomp out hate speech

Microsoft is continuing to crack down on hate speech and is making it easier for people to report it, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Consumer NZ poll slams Vodafone and Spark
Unified Communications

Consumer NZ poll slams Vodafone and Spark

Consumer NZ survey finds sharp drop in customer satisfaction with Vodafone and Spark, underperforming in service reliability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Is Apple 'poisoning' its production line workers?
Apple

Is Apple 'poisoning' its production line workers?

Pressure mounts on Apple to improve worker safety in Chinese factories as environmental and human rights organisations join forces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
Activision won't reverse COD:Ghosts ban wave
Gaming

Activision won't reverse COD:Ghosts ban wave

Reports are surfacing of a massive ban wave that appears to be primarily targeting PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 users playing Call of Duty: Ghosts.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2014
'On this, you have my word': Tim Cook
Supply Chain

'On this, you have my word': Tim Cook

Apple pre-empted the report a few weeks ago when it released its Supplier Code of Conduct and 2012 Progress Report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2012
Cyberbaiting, bullying and spending
Gaming

Cyberbaiting, bullying and spending

Cyberbaiting, the act of students taunting teachers then filming their reactions, is a growing phenomenon, according to a new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012

Stories from Other Regions

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Kiwi innovation set to benefit from revamped trans-Tasman patent regime
Physical Security

Kiwi innovation set to benefit from revamped trans-Tasman patent regime

New Zealand and Australian businesses to benefit from improved advice on patenting as new Patents Amendment Bill passes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Progressive boss warns NZ politicians about misusing Parliamentary privilege after supermarket inquiry ends
Market share

Progressive boss warns NZ politicians about misusing Parliamentary privilege after supermarket inquiry ends

Progressive Enterprises managing director Dave Chambers said New Zealand politicians need to be careful about allegations made under Parliamentary.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Drury claims zero US interest in Xero data
Fintech

Drury claims zero US interest in Xero data

Following growing customer concern regarding US access to cloud data, Xero CEO Rod Drury moves to allay the fears, insisting no access has been reques.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
Quade Cooper cops $60,000 fine
Gaming

Quade Cooper cops $60,000 fine

Wallabies' Quade Cooper hit with a £60,000 fine and a three-match ban after a Twitter-rant about ARU and a video game goes awry.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2012