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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Opinion

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

By Megan Young • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
Artificial Intelligence

Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety

Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.

By Spencer Bailey • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
Customer Experience

Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business

AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.

By Spencer Bailey • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'
Human Capital Management

AI and recruitment - let's keep the HUMAN in 'human resources'

As AI transforms recruitment, it's essential to ensure technology enhances human oversight, not replaces it, maintaining fairness and ethical hiring practices.

By Olivia Dyet • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage
Ransomware

Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage

A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Large Language Models

An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Creating a culture of belonging for every board member
ASX

Creating a culture of belonging for every board member

Creating a culture of belonging on boards is crucial for leveraging diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and enhancing long-term organisational performance.

By Nithya Das • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Data Privacy

Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.

By Glenn Gore • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Solving the connectivity conundrum in UK office buildings
Encryption

Solving the connectivity conundrum in UK office buildings

A recent survey reveals poor office mobile connectivity affects 70% of UK hybrid workers, with 55% finding better connections at home, impacting productivity and stress.

By Steven Try • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay
Crypto

Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay

Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.

By Worldpay • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Empowering Women in Cyber: My journey and advocacy for diversity
EduTech

Empowering Women in Cyber: My journey and advocacy for diversity

Transitioning from a different industry, a Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan woman finds cybersecurity success with Orro, advocating for diversity and inspiring young women.

By Kristy Michael • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
How Australian manufacturers use ERP to be more competitive
Digital Transformation

How Australian manufacturers use ERP to be more competitive

Australian manufacturers are boosting their global competitiveness by integrating ERP systems, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and resilience.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership
Unified Communications

Tackling the gender gap in cybersecurity: Advancing women's participation and leadership

On International Women in Cyber Day, initiatives aim to address the gender gap in cybersecurity, advocating for more women in leadership roles to drive diversity and innovation.

By Kavitha Mariappan • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
How financial wellness programs can help companies save big
Human Capital Management

How financial wellness programs can help companies save big

Implementing financial wellness programs can help Australian companies save significantly by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover, boosting productivity.

By Nicole Kelly • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
The roadmap to compliance: The intersection between risks, regulation and security
Data Protection

The roadmap to compliance: The intersection between risks, regulation and security

Australian organisations face a 388% rise in data breaches, driving the government to boost funding for enhanced security and compliance measures in 2024.

By Michael Coates • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
Firewalls

Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

By Scott Mann • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024