About the SaaS business model

How does it work? How does it differ from other models?

Vexing views on why privacy is so slow to change

Monday's enforcement of the Privacy Act 2020 calls on business to pay close attention to both individual and business security of personal information, and proactively to prevent privacy harm.

7 Azure Cloud benefits for SMEs

Does your business operate internationally? Are you aiming for a strong global presence?

Regulating Big Tech: Imagining Facebook without Instagram and WhatsApp

The Cloud – Why are we still not getting it?

Some are still missing the mark when it comes to the Cloud. Damon Kelly, of Enlighten Designs, outlines his vision for the future.

What’s in store for 2021? Vaccine scams and deepfake distractions

10 big developments that defined cloud computing in 2020

Microsoft partners reflect on a ‘crazy’ year as awards season wraps up

As Microsoft Partners gathered in Auckland to celebrate the best tech projects of the year, it was also a time reflect on what the industry learnt from the Covid-19 crisis - and how to apply it to 'business as usual' in 2021.

Privacy in New Zealand’s digital economy – Are you ready?

On December 1st, when the Privacy Act 2020 comes into motion, all businesses who deal in Kiwi customer data will be affected. Is yours ready?

PlaceMakers’ bid to bring building supplies into the digital age

PlaceMakers set out to fully digitise the process of buying building supplies. But that required a major transformation of its own systems and culture first.

Data dumps and security breaches: Watch Dogs: Legion is a hack-load of fun

Fancy leading a cyber-rebellion through the streets of London? Then Watch Dogs: Legion is the game for you.

When remote working is in your DNA

Some businesses struggled through the many challenges wrought by Covid-19 – and who can blame them? Here, Megaport Vice President APAC Josh Munro explains how the Australian headquartered tech company found they’d been built for a crisis like this all along – and were ready to service their clients better and faster, as a result.

The US election and tech – five areas where politics will have major influence

The tech industry's fortunes rest on who wins the White House and who has the power to pass legislation that could radically change how it does business.

Quantum computing is coming for business – what you need to know

It’s the technology governed by weird physics but tipped to change computing forever. But how far away are we from being able to actually use quantum computers for regular business uses?

Cloud-based public agencies had an edge in the Covid response – AWS

Whether it is making wage subsidies available for furloughed restaurant staff or expanding hospital call centre support, time is of the essence when it comes to meeting the myriad challenges the coronavirus pandemic has created.

What do we need from the Labour government for innovation to thrive?

Government’s innovation approach won’t change overnight - at least not the way things are now, says Aware Group’s CEO.

IoT in the home: Hey Google, can I trust you?

The first major independent survey of Kiwis’ use of Internet of Things gadgets reveals strong uptake of smart devices but lingering concerns about privacy and surveillance. 

What’s behind the cloud giants’ local infrastructure push?

Investments by Amazon and Microsoft point to a market with strong growth potential in the digital space, pandemic resilience and faith in our local networking infrastructure.

Azure security innovation breaks into small businesses

New Zealand security firm Gallagher protects some of the world’s most high-security places, from mines to ports and government sites. But what about the local cake shop? When Gallagher looked to tap into the small business market, it needed to transform its customer engagement and management systems in a way that totally blew the doors off.

The congresswomen with a plan to challenge the power of Big Tech

As a native of San Mateo County, the region of California that spans part of what we now know as Silicon Valley, you’d expect Zoe Lofgren to be a staunch advocate for Big Tech.

Datacom increases efficiency with Red Hat Ansible Automation

New Zealand’s proposed health reforms are focused on big data – what’s the business opportunity?

If its recommendations are adopted, the government commissioned review of the health sector would be groundbreaking.

The lead players on developing the business of creativity in New Zealand

What is the tangible business value that technology brings to creativity?

Need to Reduce Your Overall Cloud Spend? Consider a Better Connectivity Model

How does the cloud influence election processes?

Global shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic have escalated calls for sensor-led, as opposed to shovel-ready, projects.

Not just a ‘big business’ thing: Why all organisations must respond to the Privacy Act 2020

It is New Zealand’s first big change to bring privacy to the internet agenda, and both big and small companies will be affected.

What is a Microsoft partner?

Partnership in the Microsoft Cloud - how can I do it?

Microsoft’s New Zealand CSPs – direct v indirect

Umbrellar is largely known as New Zealand's first provider of the Microsoft Azure Stack. Our Partner network also know us as their Cloud Solution Provider.

DDoS attacks a big warning against complacency on cybersecurity – RedShield

The recent distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that hit the NZX and other New Zealand companies have receded, but the lessons on cybersecurity preparedness need to be learnt, says a leading cyber expert who was involved in the response to the attacks.

Will biometrics revolutionise security services?

Cybersecurity has gone far beyond password managers and finger scanning.