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Arcserve appoints David Lenz as Vice President
Cybersecurity

Arcserve appoints David Lenz as Vice President

Arcserve has named David Lenz as Vice President, Asia Pacific. Lenz brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise sales and business development to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - First update of the year from SonicWall

This week we start the first of our SonicWall IT Jam series, speaking with sales director ASEAN Sales SooHan Bai.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Cohesity CISO discusses ransomware and data management
Malware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Cohesity CISO discusses ransomware and data management

Cohesity CISO Brian Spanswick discusses the rise of ransomware in the last two years and how the worlds of compliance and data management are colliding.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe

emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
How digital innovations in rapid antigen testing helps boost business continuity
Disaster Recovery

How digital innovations in rapid antigen testing helps boost business continuity

Businesses are now turning to rapid antigen testing as a primary COVID-19 surveillance tool to encourage employees to return to the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021

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Ending vaccine pass requirements puts employers at risk
Human Capital Management

Ending vaccine pass requirements puts employers at risk

Employers could face scrutiny from Worksafe and the Employment Relations Authority if they drop passes without a proper Covid risk assessment.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Apr 2022
SOS goes out to truck drivers
Supply Chain

SOS goes out to truck drivers

Supply-chain pressures are rising as New Zealand urges lorry drivers back to work amid Omicron-related staff shortages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022
Popularity of branded masks may come back to bite SMEs
Risk & Compliance

Popularity of branded masks may come back to bite SMEs

Businesses risk sick leave, grievances and prosecution if they issue staff with branded cloth masks instead of higher-grade PPE.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022
Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks
Digital Transformation

Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks

Most construction firms cannot see third-party risks clearly, leaving projects exposed to delays, cost blowouts and compliance failures.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme
Risk & Compliance

How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme

Critical services can keep close contacts at work, easing staff shortages as New Zealand’s Omicron response begins on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Third of businesses unprepared for chemical incidents
Supply Chain

Third of businesses unprepared for chemical incidents

A Chemtrec survey finds 28% of firms under-prioritise chemical emergency response, as most lack C-suite oversight and regular drills.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Red light for construction sector – what changes?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Red light for construction sector – what changes?

Builders face stricter site controls, from masked public interactions to work bubbles and tracing records, as New Zealand shifts to Red.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jan 2022
Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?
Supply Chain

Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?

Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jan 2022
How construction looks under the traffic light system
Risk & Compliance

How construction looks under the traffic light system

Builders will follow new Covid-19 rules from 3 December, with simpler site guidance and fresh advice on vaccinations, mental health and risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Nov 2021
Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware
Data Protection

Construction and manufacturing top industries hit by ransomware

Construction and manufacturing firms face the highest ransomware risk, as attacks cost businesses millions and can halt operations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Vaccine mandates confirmed – is your business safe?
Risk & Compliance

Vaccine mandates confirmed – is your business safe?

Businesses face fresh legal and workplace pressure as about 40% of New Zealand workers fall under new Covid-19 vaccine requirements.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021
How to survive as a modern-day business
Manufacturing

How to survive as a modern-day business

Manufacturers relying on paper records risk bottlenecks, errors and downtime unless they digitise shop-floor data, SYSPRO says.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19
Human Capital Management

Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19

Small businesses facing COVID-19 revenue shocks are being urged to seek wage subsidies, tax relief and rent negotiations to stay afloat.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021