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Global Stories

Business Continuity stories

Organisations should test-drive business plans for continuity and cyber-resilience

Testing, and particularly crisis simulations and penetration testing, help identify weaknesses and also help to refine the business continuity plan.

By Vusi Melane • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Disaster Recovery

BackupAssist announces Version 10 of server backup and recovery software

The newest version features the option to use public cloud infrastructure like Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS S3 for backup data storage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Disaster Recovery

To speed up crisis response - just get texting, says Soprano

Australian software design firm, Soprano Design, has added its crisis management tool, RapidAlert, to the Mobile Enterprise Messaging Suite (MEMS).

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Business Continuity stories

Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence

Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Human Capital Management

Employer’s obligations on snow days not crystal clear

Workers may still be entitled to pay if snow closes a workplace, but staff who simply stay home could be told to use annual leave.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Supply Chain

City Rail Link disruption a lesson for businesses

Businesses near major works face years of uncertainty as the City Rail Link’s shifting road closures hit productivity and lease planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Disaster Recovery

Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion

Claims from the November Kaikōura quake are mounting, with insurers and the Earthquake Commission still handling thousands of residential and commercial cases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017

Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

Business Continuity

Beca rejoins Christchurch CBD

After six years in temporary offices, the engineering firm’s return adds 320 staff to a CBD rebuilding momentum in Christchurch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Risk & Compliance

Top tips for tendering as a combined team

Mergers can unsettle clients, making a clear bid strategy vital to reassure them on service, price and continuity after a takeover.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Disaster Recovery

Global entrance solutions leader enters New Zealand

New Zealand clients will gain 24/7 support for revolving doors and security entrances after Boon Edam struck a nationwide partnership with Commercial and Industrial Doors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017