Global Stories

Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Oracle

Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump

Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Risk & Compliance

Geopolitics, economy motivating cyber activity in APAC-AN/Z

Flashpoint's Aaron Shraberg says economic tensions between the US, China, and North Korea are influencing risk management decisions in APAC.

By Aaron Shraberg • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019

Risk & Compliance

Flashpoint: APAC companies must factor geopolitics in cyber strategies

As geopolitical tensions spike, APAC firms must integrate political risk into their cyber strategies, as both criminal and state-sponsored threats grow.

By Aaron Shraberg • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019

Social Media

Four reasons why your company should get political on social media

It's now an expectation of consumers that brands will weigh in current events and politics, and share their values.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Wellington technology group create an AI politician

A Wellington tech group launches SAM, the Virtual Politician, to explore if AI can improve political engagement and decision-making by providing unbiased facts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017

EduTech

Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future

Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

Megaupload

Dotcom calls out John Banks in open letter

Kim Dotcom rebuts John Banks' claims in a forthright open letter, challenging the former MP to a public interview showdown.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Apps

Election App: Left or Right - How will you swipe?

The app doesn't tell you who the policy belongs to, but at the end will suggest which party would be best suited to you, based on which way you swiped.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2014