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CMA launches probe into £7.5bn UK Cloud Services market

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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The CMA investigates the UK's £7.5bn cloud services market for potential competition issues impeding businesses.
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Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.
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Dynatrace enhances defence against hybrid workplace threats

Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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Dynatrace launches Security Analytics, a module using AI to help identify and defend against threats to hybrid and multicloud environments.
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KnowBe4 launches real-time security coaching solution

Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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KnowBe4 has announced it is introducing SecurityCoach, a first of its kind product which offers real-time security coaching aimed at reducing risky behaviour.
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ComCom puts electronics sector on notice over resale price maintenance

Fri, 24th Jun 2022
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The Commerce Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations that television manufacturers were engaging in illegal resale price maintenance.
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Three mobile traders plead guilty to ComCom charges

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Three mobile traders selling goods including electronics at higher prices than retailers have pleaded guilty to charges brought by ComCom.
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The role of proxies and protocols in malware investigations, according to ESET

Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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A lot of people associate online anonymity with Tor, however it is a much deeper issue than this and does not relate only to privacy while browsing.
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NZ Super Fund suspends Milford's mandate as FMA probe continues

Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, tasked with managing the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has suspended its investment mandate with Milfo.
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Update: Hotchin settles with Perpetual before appeal to draw into FMA case

Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has reached a confidential settlement with one of Hanover's trustees, Perpetual Trust, leav.
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Hotchin drops Perpetual in appeal case

Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Mark Hotchin, principal of failed finance company Hanover, has abandoned his appeal against Perpetual Trust to include them in the Financial Markets A.
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FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has hired 170 staff and plans to invest in technology to fulfill its regulatory role.
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Intueri misses annual earnings forecast on New Zealand performance

Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training college, missed its annual earnings forecast as its New Zealand businesses lagged behi.
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RESEND: SFO charges four men over pokies fraud

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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The Serious Fraud Office has charged four men, including former Harness Racing New Zealand chairman Pat O'Brien, over an alleged multi-million gami.
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Civil servant bosses income falls to 2008 levels in 2014

Thu, 11th Dec 2014
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Senior New Zealand public servants' and chief executives' total collective pay is at the lowest level in six years and is expected to stay low base.
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Sutton quits as Cera boss even though SSC chief Rennie wouldn't have sacked him

Mon, 17th Nov 2014
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Roger Sutton has resigned as chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, a role he has held since 2011, after a complaint of s.
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Wynyard tech supports NZ's first sex offender register

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Wynyard technology will be used to support New Zealand's first sex offender register, the Child Protection Offender Register.
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Bribery claims mount for Microsoft

Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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U.S. Federal Authorities investigating allegations that the software company bribed overseas governments in exchange for business.
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Frequent Facebook hacks no big deal

Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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Despite a sophisticated attack last month, Facebook says no user data was compromised, attributing its success to a robust security response and culture.
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NZX adviser cuts $10k settlement over dodgy Trade Me deal

Sat, 8th Dec 2012
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An NZX adviser will pay NZD $10,000 after exploiting a client to gain Trade Me shares during its IPO, violating trading rules and market watchdog sanctions.
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Google submit EU anti-trust plans

Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.