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IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips
Artificial Intelligence

IR35 status key concern as IT contractor job market dips

New data from the Contractor Census 2024 reveals 31% of IT contractors prioritise IR35, highlighting its impact in a challenging job market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Global Stories

Contractors stories

Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries
Human Capital Management

Remote launches AI-powered payroll service for 100 countries

Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Netskope unveils enhanced enterprise browser for BYOD security
Software-as-a-Service

Netskope unveils enhanced enterprise browser for BYOD security

Netskope has unveiled enhancements to its Enterprise Browser, aimed at securing access for unmanaged devices and temporary workers to corporate data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer
SAP

Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer

Global HR firm Remote appoints John Kelly as CRO to spearhead revenue growth, as they continue their market expansion and mission to transform global employment.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world
Unified Communications

Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world

An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.

By Oshadha Ranaweera • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security
Digital Transformation

Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security

As organisations navigate digital transformation, the complexity of cloud security and identity protection intensifies, demanding a modernised approach to Privileged Access Management.

By Thomas Fikentscher • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success
Firewalls

How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success

Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform
Data Analytics

Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform

Danfoss slashes onboarding time by 83% and enhances security for 45000 identities using Saviynt's platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services

Fortinet bolsters its operational technology security platform with new integrated solutions and services, providing enhanced protection for industrial networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Contractors stories

Digital insurance partnership targets underinsured young workers
Digital Transformation

Digital insurance partnership targets underinsured young workers

TAL and Cover Genius launch backd, a digital life and income protection insurance targeting underinsured young and gig economy workers in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Secureframe & Coalfire launch platform to speed CMMC process
Supply Chain

Secureframe & Coalfire launch platform to speed CMMC process

Secureframe and Coalfire have launched CMMC.com, a free platform offering tools to streamline Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 for defence contractors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise
Risk & Compliance

Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise

The collapse left unsecured creditors facing a NZD $110 million shortfall and sparked a Supreme Court ruling that reshaped directors’ liability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction
Supply Chain

Contractors not to blame for Wellington Water dysfunction

Blame on builders could distract from governance reforms as Wellington’s water networks face persistent failures, mounting costs and service risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure

The Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore attracted 200 industry professionals, focussing on AI's transformative impact on critical infrastructure and high-density computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
Court of Appeal

Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status

UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024