Stories by Sam - Page 8
How to stay safe online when heading back to school
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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schools
Tips for parents as kids head back to school: discuss online safety, set device limits, check apps & teach good password practices.
OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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workforce technology
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technology funding
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openview
US$25m boost from OpenView set to fuel ANZ's Deputy, an innovator reshaping workforce management globally, including a major Sydney expansion.
Automation and human skill imperative for cyber security teams, report finds
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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cybersecurity
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hpe
HPE report reveals cyber security teams at risk, underlines the need for both automation and human expertise to fortify defences.
ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wechat
ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.
Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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volkswagen
Volkswagen unveils plans for its first electric microbus, the I.D. BUZZ, with a range of 600km and fully autonomous driving mode.
Apple's $1billion lawsuit against chip maker Qualcomm
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Apple sues Qualcomm for $1bn, alleging anticompetitive tactics in the chip maker's attempts to maintain smartphone semiconductor monopoly.
TCN inks exclusive partnership with Japan-based reseller
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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crm
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uc
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martech
TCN partners exclusively with Japan's ICXnet to market its cloud-based contact center suite, Platform 3.0, to domestic and multinational companies in Japan.
Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life
Fri, 20th Jan 2017
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malware
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Japanese study reveals that fingerprints can be detected and stolen from photos on social media, increasing risk of fingerprint fraud.
Brother reveals inkjet range to 'answer the needs' of SMBs
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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brother
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inkjet
Brother launches new generation of A4 and A3 colour Business Inkjet models for small offices and medium-sized businesses.
Oracle expands cloud business in 3 new regions, APAC coming soon
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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iaas
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cloud services
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oracle
Oracle bolsters its global cloud reach, announcing new data centers in the UK, Virginia, and Turkey with APAC growth on the horizon.
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.
Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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nzqa
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ncea
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te kura
Te Kura offers a lifeline to Kiwi students needing extra NCEA credits to qualify for university by providing online courses with qualified teachers.
Is the PC market on the road to recovery?
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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lenovo
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hp
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notebook
Worldwide PC shipments in Q4 2016 totalled 70.2 million units, with a 1.5% decline YoY, according to IDC's tracker.
TomTom unveils new sports app to Kiwis
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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fitness
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sports
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technology gifts
TomTom launches new Sports app co-created with athletes, aiming to turn data into insights and provide motivation for users.
Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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sage
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redshield
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acquisition
RedShield Security has raised $6.2m NZD in series A funding from Sage Technologies, following its iSANZ award win.
Unit4 exec shake up to harness the 'full potential of cloud'
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Jeremy Roche, former CEO of FinancialForce, has been appointed as the new Chief Product Officer of business software company Unit4.
Making history: The MSP market in 2017
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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it automation
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partner programmes
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kaseya
MSP market set to grow in 2017, says Kaseya survey, which found that high-growth providers offer a full suite of services and earn higher prices.
What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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iot
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cybersecurity
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procera
Telecom regulators to focus more on network quality in 2017, predicts Procera Networks VP of Global Marketing. IoT security issues to continue.
CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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sap
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centurylink
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seal
CenturyLink bolsters its SAP prowess with the strategic buyout of SEAL Consulting, eyeing enhanced integrated solutions.
Global cyber security highs and lows of 2016
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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symantec
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adware
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firmware
Before the close of 2016, Symantec discovered a number of new cyber security trends, helping banish a number of old and new threats.