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Tinder users beware... as Aussie single face security scare

Popular dating app Tinder has been infiltrated by flirty bots spreading malware and stealing images, according to anti-virus software company Bitdefender.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Malware

How next-generation threat protection counters DDoS attacks...

The IT industry's response to evolving data threats is slowing, leaving businesses vulnerable to DDoS attacks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Cybersecurity

Westcon enhances NZ security portfolio through sole RSA distribution

Westcon Group NZ has been appointed as the sole distributor for RSA in New Zealand, strengthening their position in the information security industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2014

Unified Communications

ICONZ-Webvisions return to their internet roots

In a world suffering from serious time poverty, New Zealand's hunger for Ultra Fast Broadband has reached breaking point.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Fintech

Xero braces itself for 'mind-blowing' 2014 and beyond...

Xero, the largest online accounting software provider in New Zealand, is looking to expand into the UK and US markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Gaming

The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition- first impressions

Friday saw the release of The Elder Scrolls Online, the latest title in Bethesda Softworks' award-winning fantasy role-playing game franchise.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2014

F5 Networks

F5 expands its support centre operations to Auckland

F5 Networks opens new Support Centre in Auckland to expand technical support operations and provide premier customer service in Asia Pacific.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Fintech

Xero finishes year up 83% to $70m

Xero is now the leading accounting software provider in New Zealand and the leading online accounting software in Australia and the United Kingdom, wi.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

EduTech

Digital media skills essential for 21st century workforce

Study shows 68% of educators deem digital media skills vital for the 21st-century workforce in NZ and Australia, Adobe reports.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2014

Cybersecurity

Kiwis lead the world in Windows XP migration shift...

Aussies and Kiwis lead globally in migrating from Windows XP as Microsoft's security update deadline looms, with only 6.57% still at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014

Virtualisation

Brocade: Virtualisation Q&A

Brocade's Greig Guy delves into why 2023 is the year virtualisation becomes mainstream, transforming data centers worldwide.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2014

Breach Prevention

Imperva Partner Awards: And the winners are…

Imperva honours top partners in APJ with awards, celebrating their roles in expanding the security giant's footprint in key sectors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2014

Marketing Technologies

Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost

Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Cybersecurity

Windows XP: 'It's time to migrate, migrate, migrate'

With no more fixes, patches or updates, companies still running XP are wide open to attack – it's time to migrate, now says Aussie security consultancy firm.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Unified Communications

Digital divide widens between online-savvy & online-cautious SMEs

As online technologies continue to boost revenue for small businesses, the divide between online-savvy and online-cautious is growing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2014

Health Technologies

New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise leadership team set to grow channel ANZ success

Alcatel-Lucent bolsters Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand amid growing demand for cloud-based collaboration and network solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014

ASUS

ASUS appoints seasoned veteran to lead NZ market charge

Portia Chang, a veteran employee, appointed as the Regional Head of ASUS in New Zealand, bringing over a decade of experience to drive growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Express Data

Dicker Data sounds warning for larger disties

Express Data, recently acquired by Dicker Data, will operate as a standalone business in New Zealand rather than a branch of the Australian operations.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014