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Internet of Things

Protecting the planet: Seven ways analytics supports sustainability

Climate change is undeniable at this point; however, analytics have a role to play in creating a safer future.

By Ian Edwards • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022

Unified Communications

Hootsuite 2021 Impact Report shows workforce more diverse

Hootsuite's 2021 Impact Report reveals its efforts in social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

Cybersecurity

Malicious web application attacks climb 88% - report

Malicious web application attacks have surged 88% in 2021, while distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks rose 37%, according to Radware.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022

Gaming

Game review: Halo Infinite Campaign (Xbox Series X)

Halo Infinite, the latest installment in the iconic gaming franchise, offers an open-world adventure with improved gameplay and stunning visuals.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021

Cybersecurity

DDoS attack report finds attack volumes up dramatically

The DDoS attack report analyses attack activity by industries, attack vectors, DDoS attacks on applications and on-premise versus cloud.

By Pascal Geenens • 7 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021

Unified Communications

2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution

Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

Global DDoS attacks: What they are, how they work, and how to defend against them

Organisations globally face mounting DDoS attacks, with attackers demanding ransoms in Bitcoin and threatening disruptions up to 2Tbps if demands aren't met.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

Network Infrastructure

The opportunities in wifi for partners... and us all

Ruckus president Ian Whiting was surprisingly insightful when it came to the social applications of wireless technologies.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Flooding stories

Supply Chain

Volatility and vulnerability in the rural property sector

Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022

Sustainability

Reputations will be won or lost on climate change transparency

Most New Zealanders want flood-risk homes disclosed, as a survey warns opaque climate messaging could damage trust across property markets.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2022

Housing

Auckland takes $1.4b slice of Government housing fund

The funding leaves Auckland’s housing shortage still acute, but will unlock build-ready land for up to 16,000 homes across five suburbs.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Risk & Compliance

Study explores climate change’s effects on property

Rising flood risk from climate change could erode home prices and threaten banking stability in New Zealand's coastal cities.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022

Construction

What is composite rebar and why it could be the future of lasting infrastructure

Corrosion-free reinforcement is gaining traction as engineers seek lower maintenance costs and longer-lasting bridges, seawalls and dams.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

Risk & Compliance

Landlords should watch out for no access clauses

Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Agricultural Technology

Protect stock from leptospirosis before winter

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate herds and control rodents now, as winter conditions raise the risk of leptospirosis spreading to people.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

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

Local Government

More cohesive approach to development needed

Wellington’s future growth could be slowed by quake risk and a funding model that makes new housing increasingly unviable, says Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017