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Organisations should test-drive business plans for continuity and cyber-resilience
Disaster Recovery

Organisations should test-drive business plans for continuity and cyber-resilience

Testing, and particularly crisis simulations and penetration testing, help identify weaknesses and also help to refine the business continuity plan.

By Vusi Melane • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
BackupAssist announces Version 10 of server backup and recovery software
Disaster Recovery

BackupAssist announces Version 10 of server backup and recovery software

The newest version features the option to use public cloud infrastructure like Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS S3 for backup data storage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
To speed up crisis response - just get texting, says Soprano
Disaster Recovery

To speed up crisis response - just get texting, says Soprano

Australian software design firm, Soprano Design, has added its crisis management tool, RapidAlert, to the Mobile Enterprise Messaging Suite (MEMS).

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Exclusive: Making storage and DR a critical part of the security conversation
Data Protection

Exclusive: Making storage and DR a critical part of the security conversation

DR and backup is critical to an overall security solution, according to StorageCraft's Leo Lynch. He talks changing conversations and growing markets.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable
Risk & Compliance

Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable

Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
Are your health records safe from attackers?
Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence
Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence

Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Employer’s obligations on snow days not crystal clear
Human Capital Management

Employer’s obligations on snow days not crystal clear

Workers may still be entitled to pay if snow closes a workplace, but staff who simply stay home could be told to use annual leave.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington
Risk & Compliance

Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington

A direct hit on the capital could cost New Zealand about USD $29 billion and trigger wider economic damage, Deloitte warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature

The Panic Button feature is able to override the official internal publishing process in the case of an emergency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Knowing the unknowable – how to prevent disaster
Risk & Compliance

Knowing the unknowable – how to prevent disaster

Better risk tools and a more mature culture could help firms spot warning signs earlier and avoid costly disasters before they strike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Millions suffer unnecessary power blackouts
Disaster Recovery

Millions suffer unnecessary power blackouts

Three million people across Australia and New Zealand were hit by more than 240 outages in 2016, with weather driving many disruptions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
Business continuity planning – Bah humbug!
Disaster Recovery

Business continuity planning – Bah humbug!

Once upon a time that kind of thinking was acceptable, but things are changing rapidly and that approach is now reckless at best - here's a solution.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
New app keeps lone workers in touch
Digital Transformation

New app keeps lone workers in touch

New Zealand employers face higher safety and compliance risks as a new app lets lone workers summon help without extra hardware.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2017
Clean up environmental act, insurer urges
Risk & Compliance

Clean up environmental act, insurer urges

Rising pollution incidents are leaving New Zealand businesses exposed to clean-up bills that can run into millions of dollars.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2017