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Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.

New survey reveals 86% of NZ and AU critical infrastructures suffered security breaches last year, surpassing the global average.

The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.

Adobe appoints Chris Skelton as managing director, ANZ, taking over from Paul Robson, who has become president of Asia Pacific operations.

Lifesize unveils a SaaS-based HD video conferencing service in New Zealand, aiming to simplify business communications with quality and affordability.

Data center management needs to keep up with evolving technology, says Gartner. Traditional IT infrastructure skills no longer suffice.

Kiwi firms trail in mobility tech adoption, with just 10% hitting 'trendsetter' status, lagging global norm - Unisys report finds.

Plan B is branching out to offer production data centre hosting, via a new independent, connected data centre network, and has committed $30 million.

Savings of $1 million a year – and happier staff to boot – have convinced Cogent boss Ray Noonan he's on to a winner with BYOD.

NZ claims world's top spot for mobile download speeds, with Vodafone leading at over 29Mbps, according to Ookla's May Global Net Index.

NZ launches Connect Smart Week, urging Kiwis to learn about cyber security and find their digital clan for safer online behaviour.

Google unveils NZ's first Video Quality Report, ranking ISPs on their ability to stream HD YouTube videos, with select networks earning HD Verified status.

Adobe has appointed Paul Robson to head the vendor's Asia Pacific business, replacing long-time Adobe employee, Craig Tegel.

Heartbleed vulnerability's impact on enterprises may be far from over, warns Palo Alto Networks, as unseen internal threats loom large.

Report reveals Kiwi parents clueless about children's cyberbullying woes, urging open talks for digital safety.

Websense hires David Adams as new NZ territory manager, eyeing growth amidst rising cybersecurity threats. Adams brings 20 years of IT expertise.

Contact centres are pivoting from mere call handling to leveraging advanced analytics, tapping into vast data reserves to enhance service and efficiency.

As data centres rapidly evolve, the people, processes and management involved is coming under scrutiny, Gartner tells Heather Wright.

Synnex NZ bolsters team, appointing industry expert Eric Lu, as it aims to dominate the PC component market, enhancing its one-stop-shop appeal.

Synnex New Zealand replaces Ingram Micro as Acer distributor, gaining access to servers in the vendor's full suite of products.