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Bitdefender identifies 192 active ransomware families worldwide

Bitdefender says the most prevalent of the 192 active ransomware families was WannaCry, which accounted for 42% of detections.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Malware

Kaspersky puts spotlight on malicious ransomware group Luna

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new ransomware group that further underlines the trend of ransomware actors turning to cross-platform functionality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Unified Communications

NTT reveals plans for new trans-Pacific submarine cable

New company formed to build and operate the largest submarine internet cable system between Japan and the United States.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity disconnect between digitally free and unfree countries

People in countries with more digital freedom face fewer cybersecurity risks and stronger privacy regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

Supply Chain

Nano-based products propel electronic materials market

The rising use of wireless computing devices is one of the primary factors driving the electronic materials and chemicals market share.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Unified Communications

WiFi as a Service market to reach $26 billion through 2032

As a result of the easy management of wireless infrastructure over cloud services, WaaS is experiencing rapid growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Network Infrastructure

Southern Cross Cable launches the SX NEXT cable to connect NZ to the world

New submarine cable launched to enhance connectivity between New Zealand, Australia, and the US, doubling capacity.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Malware

Businesses unprepared to defend against ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks continue to impact organisations worldwide with high costs, but businesses are still largely unprepared.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022

Marketing Technologies

Pismo appoints Simon Keys as spearhead the expansion in the Oceania region, including Australia & New Zealand

Pismo, a cloud-native payment processing platform, appoints Simon Keys to lead expansion in Australia and New Zealand amid global growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Checkbox appoints James Dougherty as US expansion strategist

Checkbox has hired James Dougherty to lead their US expansion strategy, including talent recruitment and opening a new office. #legaltech #expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

Data Analytics

Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID

First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Cybersecurity

Blasé attitudes to cybersecurity by business a national risk

The largely unregulated state of cybersecurity in NZ, and consequential ambivalence of most businesses, risk hurting the country's trading prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022

Hyperscale

Global investment in data centers more than doubled in 2021

DLA Piper survey shows global investment in data center infrastructure doubled in 2021, driven by growth of hyperscalers and demand for cloud services.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022

Data Analytics

Consumers want personalisation, but don't trust brands with their data

Customers expect personalisation during every brand interaction but they don't trust brands to keep their personal data secure and to use it responsibly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Customer service agents don't want to return to contact centres

A new report has revealed that 85% of customer service agents want to work full-time at home and not return to contact centre offices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2022

Cybersecurity

Kaspersky opens three new centers to boost data management

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has opened three new Transparency Centers, one in Japan, the second in Singapore and the third in the United States.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022

Unified Communications

Singapore found to have the speediest internet rates in the world

New research from BanklessTimes has shown that Singapore has the highest recorded median internet speed in the world at 207.61 MBPS.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022

Unified Communications

Huawei unveils cutting-edge inventions at innovation event

Huawei has unveiled a range of new inventions as part of its biennial Top Ten Inventions Awards at the Broadening the Innovation Landscape 2022 forum.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022