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7. How NZ’s MSPs can prepare for Omicron

7. How NZ’s MSPs can prepare for Omicron

Introduction

This week on Insights as a Service, Brendan is joined by Nick Phillips to discuss the impact Omicron has had on Australian businesses and what NZ MSPs and businesses can learn from that experience. Latest industry news is also covered, including new laws and liabilities in the cybersecurity space, and Vocus partners with OneWeb to compete against Starlink.

Timestamps:

  • 3:49 Tip #1: Stock up on RAT tests
  • 5:50 Tip #2: Prepare for confusion
  • 7:20 Tip #3: Business continuity plans
  • 8:30 Tip #4: Stock up on PPE
  • 8:50 Mask effectiveness
  • 10:40 Ongoing productivity and effectiveness
  • 12:40 Vocus entering the satellite internet market
  • 16:10 2Degrees Orcon merger is a go
  • 17:28 Australian directors liable for cyber attacks
  • 19:50 NBN TPG breakout
  • 22:10 Another data centre coming to NZ

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