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Aussie Police implement facial recognition software
Digital Signage

Aussie Police implement facial recognition software

NT Police harness NEC's cutting-edge facial recognition tech to bolster crime-fighting efforts and enhance public safety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2015
Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents
Email Security

Scammers pose as Microsoft employees to scam NZ residents

Fraudsters posing as Microsoft employees have scammed two Alexandra residents out of thousands of dollars, the New Zealand Police have reported.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes
Surveillance

D-Link: How WiFi cameras can protect homes

Enhance home security with D-Link's Wi-Fi cameras, offering homeowners peace of mind while travelling, says MD Graeme Reardon.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2015
Shadow IT: Bringing business benefits despite security concerns
Cloud Access Security Broker

Shadow IT: Bringing business benefits despite security concerns

Instead of seeing shadow IT as a major problem, more chief information security officers (CISOs) are seeing the business benefits of the phenomenon.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief
Breach Prevention

Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief

Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
EduTech

Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft

West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Are drones the new weapon of choice for Kiwi burglars?
Drones

Are drones the new weapon of choice for Kiwi burglars?

Kiwi burglars could start using drones to target homes due to lack of regulations, warns home security expert.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Kim Dotcom gets interim reprieve from asset seizure
Megaupload

Kim Dotcom gets interim reprieve from asset seizure

Kim Dotcom and his fellow Megaupload co-accused Bram van der Kolk have won a reprieve from having assets seized by the Crown and passed onto the US.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Harnessing big data and mobility in the enterprise
Data Analytics

Harnessing big data and mobility in the enterprise

Big Data and mobility are mega trends with many predicting it will significantly change business forever. Why is this and what can you do about it?.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

ACSC: Australia under 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threat
Distributed Denial of Service

ACSC: Australia under 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threat

Australian organisations face 'undeniable, unrelenting' cyber threats that continue to grow according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2015
Neighbourly and AMI team up to store contents info
Insurance

Neighbourly and AMI team up to store contents info

sponsored by AMI, Kiwi community website Neighbourly has launched the Home Contents Locker enabling members to store crucial contents information.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
More Kiwis heading online for government services
Department of Internal Affairs

More Kiwis heading online for government services

New Zealanders are increasingly using the government's online services, with over 45% of transactions completed digitally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Police and schools - staying safe online
Schools

Police and schools - staying safe online

Partnerships between schools and police are crucial for the safety of students, says New Zealand Schools Trustees Association.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet
Cyberbullying

Cyber bullying bill: Dark and sinister side to the internet

Minister of Communications Amy Adams calls on Speaker of the House to prioritize Harmful Digital Communications Bill.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Central District Police launch Facebook page
Facebook pages

Central District Police launch Facebook page

Central District Police have launched their own Facebook page in an effort to engage and connect with communities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Randal Jackson: Colourful journo with knack for great stories
Microsoft

Randal Jackson: Colourful journo with knack for great stories

Veteran IT journalist Randal Jackson has passed away. Pat Pilcher recounts his memories of one of technology journalism's legendary characters.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Government to develop 111 emergency app
Apps

Government to develop 111 emergency app

An emergency 111 smartphone app is being developed in a joint venture between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the NZ Police.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Struggling tablet, 2-in-1 market: hope for Aussie?
Mobility

Struggling tablet, 2-in-1 market: hope for Aussie?

Tthe Australian market took a 'massive hit' in the first quarter of 2015, but IDC says says signs of life can still be found.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015