More than 80 percent of people don’t independently verify AI-generated information. As AI becomes the first place customers go for answers, that trust is creating a new challenge for New Zealand businesses.
AI is having its “peak hype” moment, but beneath the noise there is a very practical question most New Zealand business owners are asking: Will this actually help my business run better, or is it just another shiny tech distraction?
For many people a tablet computer with detachable keyboard can be a better choice than a laptop. Bill Bennett explains how to find one that’s right for your business needs.
New software developed in Australia aims to give New Zealand businesses confidence that their Covid-19 testing programmes are keeping employees safe while reducing the risks of disruption. “The rampant spread of Omicron, and risk of further variants is putting pressure on businesses to strengthen surveillance testing of their workforce,” says Graham Gordon, CEO of medical technology company Gardian. “The Gardian Test Tracker solution and Self Check app provide a business peace of mind that they are staying on top of the problem and can keep operating. “We’ve seen this in Australia, and now in New Zealand – as Omicron spreads, the threats to businesses and staff are growing significantly,” says Gordon. “It’s why ABC was an early adopter of our
James Rowlands shares his top five tips for securing and protecting your business website in 2022. For most businesses, a website is the key part of an online presence, and increasingly the way the business communicates and sells to customers. For these reasons, it’s crucial a website is well-built, so it is able to attract and convert customers. It’s also vital that a website is secure, since any website is vulnerable to hackers. Hacking attacks can be devastating for a business, so here are five key ways to protect a website from attackers: Install an SSL Certificate An SSL certificate is a piece of code on your web server that provides security for online communications. When a web browser contacts your secured website,
On the eve of Earth Day, New Zealand’s e-waste recycling capability is set to eradicate e-waste to landfill with the introduction of the country’s first e-waste shredding and optical sorting machinery. This kickstarts a foundational step change in the country’s recycling strategy, giving it the potential to transition from one of the worst e-waste offenders in the developed world to global leaders. Computer Recycling, the country’s leading electronic waste recycler specialising in technology reuse and recycling, brought the first-of-its-kind BLUBOX e-waste technology to Aotearoa. BLUBOX is a world-class waste sorting machine of which is one of only eight on the planet. Patrick Moynahan, Computer Recycling’s Managing Director, says that the implementation of BLUBOX is an integral move forward for the
Hilary Walton explains why it’s important for every size business, even SMBs, to include cybersecurity in their third-party risk management. Imagine your business falling victim to a cyberattacker coming in through the air-conditioning. Sound crazy? That’s what happened to Target back in 2014, costing the American retailer a cool US$18 million. To penetrate their IT system attackers stole network credentials from Target’s third-party vendor that subcontracted heating and air conditioning for several locations around the country. Closer to date, email marketing giant Mailchimp had a data breach recently through which hackers successfully exported audience data from 102 accounts. They even managed to gain access to API keys from some of these accounts and send phishing campaigns to their contacts. These incidents are
David McEwen’s successful 30-year career providing share market investment advice recently received a major booster shot with his newly launched Stockfox app.
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Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.
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