Global Stories

Google's Mathew Pretel appointed as Cartelux Head of Product

Mathew Pretel, former Senior Advertising Solution Architect for Google, has joined Australian ad tech company Cartelux as Head of Product.

By Laura Valencia • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023

Marketing Technologies

New research highlights digital advertising insights

Snapchat sees unexpected growth in ad portal visits, while Pinterest sees a decline, according to Similarweb's market update for Dec 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Malware

Twelve social media threats to watch for in 2023

There are so many social media platforms for us to choose from— and the same is true for cybercriminals looking to deploy their next attack.

By Mark Gorrie • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022

Phishing

Avanan finds hackers exploiting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice

Researchers at Avanan, a Check Point Software Company, have shared some of the latest tactics hackers are deploying to take advantage of vulnerable consumers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia as CEO of Mandiant

Cohesity appoints Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant and cybersecurity expert, to its board and forms a Security Advisory Council to advise on emerging threats.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022

Unified Communications

Facebook NZ financial report reveals notable revenue increase

Facebook New Zealand Limited reports significant increase in revenue and profit for 2021, with revenue up by over $1 million compared to the previous year.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022

Digital Entertainment

Fast Company names #1 most innovative company in video

Jellysmack, a global creator company, has been named in Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2022

Customer Relationship Management

A new way to test user experiences in Facebook, Metaverse, and VR

UserTesting has released new templates for its Human Insight Platform, allowing fast feedback from users in the metaverse.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022

Supply Chain

2022 will see increasing AI role in augmented and virtual reality

Artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in augmented and virtual reality in 2022, according to ABI Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022

Gaming

Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?

The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021

Unified Communications

Meta deepens integration between Facebook Workplace and Microsoft Teams

There will be two new integrations that will help businesses who use both Workplace and Microsoft Teams to communicate more easily with their employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021

Unified Communications

The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes

'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

Gaming

Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand

Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

BREAKING: Facebook rebrands to Meta, Zuckerberg unveils 'metaverse'

Mark Zuckerberg unveils Facebook's vision for the 'metaverse' and announces the company's rebranding as Meta. #Metaverse #FacebookRebranding.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021

Facebook

User error causes six hour outage on Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Following a six-hour outage on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, bringing millions of digital lives to a halt, criticism of the company has been widespread.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021