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Application and API attacks on the rise - Akamai report
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Akamai Technologies has released a new State of the Internet report, titled 'Slipping Through The Security Gaps: The Rise of Application and API Attacks Against Organisations'.

Internet disruptions cost eCommerce retailers millions
Thu, 30th Mar 2023
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Nearly 40% of all eCommerce retailers suffer customer-impacting disruptions, which cost up to $1 million per month.

Healthcare execs employing remote health technologies
Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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The widespread availability of smartphones, personal computers, and internet service has driven the adoption of distance health technologies.

Jamf bolsters student security with web protection now on Chromebook
Fri, 24th Feb 2023
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google
"With Jamf's best-in-class network threat prevention and a vast content-filtering database, students can now safely learn online from anywhere."

Internet users actively seeking best brands from sea of options
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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social media
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meltwater
Analysis of the data suggests that people are looking for more purposeful internet use, with a focus on quality over quantity, the researchers state.

GreyNoise Intelligence identifies exploitation threats for 2023
Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
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business analyst
“When it comes to cybersecurity, not all vulnerabilities are created equal, and many of the ones that garner media attention actually turn out to be insignificant."

Noel Leeming first to offer Starlink in New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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broadband
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noel leeming
The company recently announced it is the first retailer in New Zealand to sell Starlink broadband internet.

Catchpoint launches IPM capabilities to empower internet resilience
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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network management
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internet
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software update
Catchpoint has announced the launch of new Internet Performance Monitoring capabilities designed to help organisations improve internet resilience.

Best broadband, mobile and energy providers of 2022 revealed
Tue, 6th Dec 2022
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internet
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telecommunications
Close to 300 senior-level professionals from across New Zealand’s telecommunication and energy sectors came together for the NZ Compare Awards 2022.

Govt paper pushes case for fibre connectivity in rural NZ
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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internet
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fibre
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connectivity
Chorus has welcomed the New Zealand Government's release of a new paper that sets out the country's high-level connectivity vision over the next decade.

ComCom announces a much broader next phase of MBNZ
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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broadband
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fibre
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has unveiled the next phase of Measuring Broadband New Zealand (MBNZ), widening the programme to cover new technologies.

How Artificial Intelligence will impact the metaverse
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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internet
What exactly is AI, how does it impact the internet, and how is it going to help transform the world of web3 and the metaverse?

Spark, Vodafone team up for Aotearoa's Public Safety Network
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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emergency services
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vodafone
Spark and Vodafone have announced the establishment of Hourua, a new joint venture that will provide priority cellular services to the Public Safety Network.

Security fears raised about home devices and apps
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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Imagine if you had to pledge loyalty to the Chinese state just to use a bathroom mirror or a lightbulb.

WA's $300m international digital super highway turns on
Tue, 25th Oct 2022
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telecommunications
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government
Aussie PM Anthony Albanese has switched on the new $300 million high-speed telecommunications cable directly linking Western Australia to key global markets.

Voyager Internet’s 100 Gigabit network upgrade to provide advanced services nationwide
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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broadband
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The new Layer 2 services provided by Voyager’s upgraded network means Voyager customers can enjoy their own dedicated, high-performance, secure network through point-to-point ethernet connections.

Poor mobile coverage most prominent issue for telco services
Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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technology gifts
While overall complaint numbers declined significantly in the period, the proportion of mobile complaints increased to 39.7% of all complaints.

Internet bandwidth rising internationally amidst slower growth pace
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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internet
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telecommunications
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bandwidth
Market research from TeleGeography has found that global internet bandwidth has risen by 28% in 2022, now standing at 997 Tbps with a four-year CAGR of 29%.

Kacific wins big at the World Business Outlook Awards
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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broadband
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telecommunications
The Kacific Group has been recognised in the World Business Outlook Awards for providing high-quality broadband services and infrastructure throughout APAC.

Organisations exposing highly sensitive protocols to public internet
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
More than 60% of organisations expose remote control protocol SSH to the public internet, while 36% of organisations expose the insecure FTP protocol.

BAI Communications to help improve mobile coverage across regional NSW
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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internet
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said regional communities deserve reliable and affordable mobile services.

MyRepublic unveils 'choose the speed you need' mobile plans
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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smartphones
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broadband
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technology gifts
Broadband provider MyRepublic has announced the details of its new 'choose the speed you need' mobile plans, designed for New Zealanders.

Claroty's Team82 uncovers two vulnerabilities in FileWave’s MDM system
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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Claroty’s research arm (Team82) has uncovered and disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in FileWave’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) system.

InternetNZ appoints new chief executive. Will take over in October
Fri, 29th Jul 2022
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government
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nz
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internet
InternetNZ has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, with Vivien Maidaborn taking over the role from interim chief Andrew Cushen in October.