Brave New World – Insights into the risks presented by cloud and mobile technologies

 Philip Whitmore, Partner – IT Advisory, KPMG

 The use of cloud and mobile technologies is increasingly becoming common place within New Zealand businesses.  While the business cases and benefits are usually clear, limited consideration is often given to the risks presented.  Philip Whitmore from KPMG will provide some practical insights into the risks we need to consider when using cloud, smartphones and tablets within our businesses, along with some real-world New Zealand examples of what happened when things went wrong.

Philip leads KPMG’s Security Advisory Services and Technology Risk practices in New Zealand.  He has over 18 years practical experience in the provision of information security, IT risk management, privacy risk management, data analytics and IT advisory reviews within New Zealand and through-out the Asia Pacific region.  Philip sits on the boards and steering committees for a number of IT industry professional bodies, including the New Zealand chapters of the Cloud Security Alliance and (ISC)2.

Microsoft - a Devices & Services Company 

Nathan Mercer - Windows & Devices Specialist, Microsoft

Last year Microsoft declared a fundamental shift in its business to a devices and services company - to increase innovation, capability, efficiency and speed.  Microsoft has also announced the acquisition of Nokia and is rallying behind a single strategy as One Microsoft. Microsoft’s focus going forward will be to create a family of devices and services for individuals and businesses that empower people around the globe at home, at work and on the go, for the activities they value most.

Nathan will talk about the Devices & Cloud Services strategy and showcase a variety of different Phone, Phablet, and Tablet hardware form factors and also demonstrate some of the latest Microsoft apps.  Nathan Mercer has been with Microsoft NZ in a variety of roles for 14 years.  He is now a Windows & Devices Specialist focusing on the Consumerisation of IT trends, Devices, and Mobile apps with NZ businesses.