Global Stories

Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators

For the second year, it made the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator list by Clarivate Analytics, which includes giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Facebook

Leveling the business playing field for women

Facebook partners with SheOwnsIt NZ to empower female entrepreneurs with free marketing training, addressing bias and enabling a fairer business landscape.

By Melinda Petrunoff • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Malware

IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech

IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Facebook opens new data center in New Albany, Ohio

February has marked the launch of Facebook's new data center in New Albany, Ohio - but the work isn't over yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

DevOps

Global cloud infrastructure spending grows 37% in Q4

Global cloud infrastructure spending hit US$30 billion in Q4 2019, driven by digital transformation, with AWS leading at 32% market share.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020

Malware

Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019

Businesses lost USD $71 billion in 2019 due to data breaches that could have been prevented with antivirus solutions, says Precisecurity.com.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020

Facebook

Australian workers feel voiceless, research finds

Over half of Australian workers feel voiceless at their jobs despite managers claiming they give all employees a voice, says a report from Workplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Google

Big Tech firms dominating internet choices

Consumers in the Asia Pacific heavily rely on Big Tech for online services, yet 60% crave more market choices, reveals Internet Society research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices

book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Health Technologies

VR boom shows no sign of slowing

The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Facebook

Looking for love? Facebook gets in on the dating game

Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research

Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Surveillance

Netflix film The Great Hack raises serious questions about data privacy issues

Last weekend a group of privacy advocates and experts gathered in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center to discuss issues highlighted by The Great Hack documentary.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019

Data Analytics

Big Tech firms in the spotlight over data privacy

Data privacy is the biggest regulatory threat to Big Tech, with Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple set to face scrutiny in 10 areas, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019

Partner Programmes

Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto

As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019

Facebook

Twitter gets a makeover

Twitter has begun to rollout a refreshed and updated version of its website, as it looks to give users a more personalised experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019

Crypto

Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream

Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019

Crypto

Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon

Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019