<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Silicon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silicon]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:53:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.silicon.co.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Quarter Two Cyber Security Insights 2026: What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) latest Cyber Security Insights report provides a snapshot of the threats impacting New Zealanders between 1 April and 30 June 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/quarter-two-cyber-security-insights-2026-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8baa0321368453a749fbba</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:53:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb4fe_df8550810f6342c18b42955a14c6510d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why ISO 27001 Certification Matters When Choosing an IT Provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Explain Why ISO 27001 Certification Matters When Choosing an IT Provider]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/why-iso-27001-certification-matters-when-choosing-an-it-provider</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a580d35f16fbd619a4b93cf</guid><category><![CDATA[IT Support]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:26:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb4fe_ea9a7e43db5e4f4c92a970006beac75f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[News From the Silicon Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is our wrap up of what has been happening in Silicon's world. AI adoption and Cyber risk are top of mind for most businesses we talk to.]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/news-from-the-silicon-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bd1b78ba6aec9a8117fba</guid><category><![CDATA[Monthly Silicon Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 02:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f7c55_68805f7126a449f09b70d488ec6c5a6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber Resilience: Evolving Trends and Current Priorities ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most organizations now have the foundational cybersecurity elements in place; the challenge lies in ensuring that these systems are well-managed, regularly reviewed, and trusted to perform effectively during times of crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/cyber-resilience-evolving-trends-and-current-priorities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0672610b9e4f37fd236140</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f7c55_1063e73cdd1f4cb5b05de242f0b96550~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zero Trust Is No Longer Optional - Here’s What That Means for Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zero Trust Is No Longer Optional - AI‑driven attacks, cloud adoption, and the breakdown of the traditional network perimeter has fundamentally changed how businesses need to think about security]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/zero-trust-is-no-longer-optional-here-s-what-that-means-for-businesses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e825f58b2f11ff8e5aabac</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:07:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb4fe_4fdbf808b1b64eb089fa181f19f56c17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber Risk is A Leadership Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber Risk is A Leadership Decision.]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/cyber-risk-is-a-leadership-decision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e5a7575e3a88e8e09ea709</guid><category><![CDATA[Cyber Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Operational Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:44:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb4fe_510b613c4a304ea28b4334400567544e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faster Attacks, Fewer Signals:  AI Cyber Security Threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past three months, a few clear patterns have emerged across the cyber landscape. 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Discover how shifting operational tasks can unlock time for innovation, strategic projects, and collaboration. Learn how freeing up your tech talent can drive real productivity gains—and how Silicon can help.]]></description><link>https://www.silicon.co.nz/post/freeing-up-your-it-support-team</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69152fca4a97ee8466011133</guid><category><![CDATA[IT Support]]></category><category><![CDATA[Operational Efficiency]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:31:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/beb4fe_b8044481735c44bf92c62cdfbf209dd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ian637810</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Disruption: AWS and Azure Outages Signal a New Era for Cloud Resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just eight days, back-to-back outages at AWS and Microsoft Azure disrupted global services and exposed the fragility of our cloud-dependent world. 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