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Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps

Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Aug 2021

Malware

Chance of PC users encountering cyber threats increase

Rise in cyberthreat risk for home users worldwide, with New Zealand slightly higher than Australia, UK, US, and Germany.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Multi-factor authentication

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Yubico on the reality of a passwordless future

Yubico VP Geoff Schomburgk discusses the possibility of a passwordless future and what Yubico offers to Australia and New Zealand. #ITsecurity #Yubico.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Fintech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is gini?

gini provides powerful forecasting technology to accelerate financial planning - Fung Lim talks about the future of fintech in APAC.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Data Analytics

How 'infusing analytics' creates data-driven operational success

When an organisation gives their employees access to data analytics, it gives their talent pool access to context to make the best decision — all in real-time.

By Scott Castle • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

Cloud Services

Rackspace Technology appoints Angeline Maronese as managing director of ANZ

Rackspace Technology has announced the executive appointment of Angeline Maronese as managing director of Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

Human Capital Management

65% of employers focus more on employee experience in 2021 than two years ago

A new report reveals 65% of employers focus more on the employee experience in 2021 than two years ago, largely due to COVID-19.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Aug 2021

Partner Programmes

Vertiv appoints Ingram Micro as Australian distributor

Vertiv has appointed Ingram Micro as a distributor in Australia, creating opportunities for 6,500 value-added resellers and managed service providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021

Dicker Data

SOLD: Dicker Data snaps up Exeed in landmark $68M deal

Dicker Data's $68 million acquisition of Exceed will make it the second largest IT distributor in NZ, with estimated revenue of over $500m.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jul 2021

Surveillance

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?

We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021

Software-as-a-Service

Cloud services: Finding the right fit

Moving services to the cloud is becoming the deployment choice for many organisations as digital transformation continues, according to a recent Gartner report.

By Jamie Atherton • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021

Hyperscale

AWS consulting partner CMD Solutions casts talent net with IT training boot camp

AWS consulting partner, CMD Solutions, has launched learnCMD, an intensive employment pathway program for IT professionals to address the talent shortage.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021

Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Fastly?

Fastly's area vice president Derek Rast and technical evangelist for APAC Stephen Gillies discuss Fastly's offerings and the need for modern security solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021