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Unisys unveils 'critical component' for safe cities initiative
Internet of Things

Unisys unveils 'critical component' for safe cities initiative

Unisys launches Digital Investigator, an information management system that aids law enforcement in sharing intelligence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
10 cybersecurity lessons learned from Season 2 of Mr. Robot
Robotics

10 cybersecurity lessons learned from Season 2 of Mr. Robot

Cybersecurity and hacking are just plot devices the series uses to achieve its goals, but they play a major role in the series.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gives us a glimpse into a cyberpunk future
Semiconductors

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gives us a glimpse into a cyberpunk future

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the sequel to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution, itself a prequel to Ion Storm's classic Deus Ex RPG from 2000.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Aus & NZ organisations increasingly targeted by ransomware
Malware

Aus & NZ organisations increasingly targeted by ransomware

As always, unexpected offers, and especially claims of criminal behaviour that are received by email should be treated with great skepticism.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Ubisoft announces the new Bounty Hunter mode in Watch Dogs 2
Gaming

Ubisoft announces the new Bounty Hunter mode in Watch Dogs 2

Ubisoft has revealed an all-new game mode that will be in Watch Dogs 2. It is called the 'Bounty Hunter' mode.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016
Firefighting, security and compliance - are they separate issues?
Cybersecurity

Firefighting, security and compliance - are they separate issues?

Sometimes a critical issue like a virus outbreak or a major systems malfunction, sometimes something as urgent as a VSIP.

By David Harley • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
LTE technology fuelling mobile broadband for public safety
Unified Communications

LTE technology fuelling mobile broadband for public safety

LTE technology driving growth in mobile broadband for public safety, expected to grow 8% by 2020, says Technavio. Americas set to dominate.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats
Firewalls

INSIDER INSIGHTS: Protecting data centers from internal and external threats

CSOs face mounting pressure to secure fluid data centers against evolving threats, balancing access with robust protection.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2016
Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions
Gaming

Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions

Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm & getting people out of their houses - but the dissenters are still saying 'beware'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Encouraging customer confidence in the Microsoft Cloud
Cybersecurity

Encouraging customer confidence in the Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft is urging businesses to embrace cloud and hybrid solutions securely on their digital transformation journeys.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Grumpy tech guy: Shock collars shouldn't be on shop shelves
Opinion

Grumpy tech guy: Shock collars shouldn't be on shop shelves

I love it when my two biggest passions (that's gadgetry and my two greyhounds) come together. Unfortunately, technology and pets don't always mix.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
NEC Australia & NT Police facial recognition take out top innovation award
Digital Signage

NEC Australia & NT Police facial recognition take out top innovation award

NEC Australia and NT Police have nabbed the top innovation award for their lightning-fast facial recognition system used in crime fighting.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
Kiwi crime fighting startup takes out international competition
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi crime fighting startup takes out international competition

Crime fighting software firm Auror has been recognised on the international stage and represent NZ at the 2017 SaaStr conference in San Francisco.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Polycom co-founder's Kiwi ICT Graduate School Masterclass whips up student creativity
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom co-founder's Kiwi ICT Graduate School Masterclass whips up student creativity

Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman led university students in Auckland and Hamilton through a lecture on creativity and problem solving.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Calamity Monitoring says disruption key to innovative security
Network Infrastructure

Calamity Monitoring says disruption key to innovative security

Calamity Monitoring believes that it's on the forefront of new security technologies because of its independence as a security monitoring company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
What is wrong with New Zealand? Cyber harassment against women has reached epidemic levels
Cyberbullying

What is wrong with New Zealand? Cyber harassment against women has reached epidemic levels

What is wrong with New Zealand? Three quarters of our Kiwi women under 30 and more than half of all Kiwi women have experienced online harassment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Incoming Turnbull Govt must act on digital policy, says industry body
Australian Government

Incoming Turnbull Govt must act on digital policy, says industry body

As Australia ushers in the new Government, the ACS calls for keeping digital policy and innovation at the forefront of the Coalition's mind.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016