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Kinetics KARE clients – we’ve just added a layer of security

Kinetics KARE clients – we’ve just added a layer of security

With the latest news of yet another local New Zealand high-profile cyber attack, it must be obvious that cyber-threats are real. EVERYONE is at risk of cyber attack! This latest incident is particularly close to home for me, because I chair the board of one of the...

Christmas Hours 2022 (and a timely warning)

Christmas Hours 2022 (and a timely warning)

Thank you! Thanks to our wonderful clients, staff and partners for your support through 2022 It has been another challenging 12 months as we emerge from the pandemic and find a new normal.  We know many of our clients, partners, suppliers, friends and family have had...

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) gets even more secure!

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) gets even more secure!

Microsoft are making their authenticator even safer! Most of us will have experienced random pop-ups on authenticator asking us to approve access to our systems.  We will have wondered what triggered it. Is it a hacker? Now we'll be able to get more information.  Your...

IT Industry Trends

IT Industry Trends

Conferences are back.  Learning is back in-person! We’re taking the opportunity to reconnect with the thought leaders in our industry, with key partners, and with peers. Last week a couple of us attended “IT Nation Connect” in Florida, and this week we also have...

Will your email etc. still work when you travel?

Will your email etc. still work when you travel?

There's nothing worse than having to muck around with your 365 access, especially when different time zones are involved.    Currently, the majority of companies have their Microsoft 365 login restricted to NZ and Australian IP addresses. That's working well to...

Digital Transformation – asking the right questions….

Digital Transformation – asking the right questions….

Cloud applications and services have proved invaluable over the last few years. They've enabled us to operate our businesses and look after our clients during various states of lockdown and social distancing restrictions. For example, nearly every legal firm we...

Is your cyber-insurer testing your business?

Is your cyber-insurer testing your business?

Over the last month, we’d heard about this happening in the US and now it seems to be happening in NZ as well. Cyber insurers are working hard to mitigate their risk and that includes stepping up their testing of their clients. Right now, that appears to be more...

We’re moving in Christchurch

We’re moving in Christchurch

We’ve moved!    Our shiny new offices are only about 150m from the old ones and move us from Tower Junction to be a little closer to Riccarton. As of the start of October, we're now at 11 Leslie Hills Drive. Come and visit and check out the new space!The...

We love Law!

We love Law!

While Kinetics works across several industries, from retail to manufacturing, distribution to design, and many amazing not-for-profit organisations,  it is professional services and especially legal that are our largest sector. We really understand IT for mid-size law...