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Tech support scams now hide code to mask malicious intent

Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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Symantec discovers another tech support scam that uses scare tactics to fool users into believing they're infected with a virus.
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Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Cyber security firm Wynyard Group has gone into voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company.
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Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association

Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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NZ's brightest spark an alliance, launching the VR/AR Association to spearhead sector growth and global collaboration.
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PC vendors vying for position in declining market

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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PC vendors are competing in the global market despite challenges, with the market declining by 3.9% in Q3, according to IDC.
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Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?

Wed, 12th Oct 2016
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Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.
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FIFA 17 shoots and scores - it's truly the best until last

Sat, 8th Oct 2016
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FIFA 17 dazzles with Frostbite engine, delivering unprecedented visuals and a gripping single-player campaign in 'The Journey'.
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Watch out Apple: Google's coming for you

Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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Google's Pixel challenges Apple's reign, promising innovative design and a savvy new assistant – a rivalry intensifies in the smartphone market.
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JCurve Solutions covers ERP cloud bases with six new strategic partnerships

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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JCurve's ERP cloud landscape grows with strategic deals in eCommerce, banking and more, boosting SMB efficiency across ANZ.
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A return to form for EA Sports NHL 17

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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EA Sports' NHL 17 glides back with a feature-rich edition, rekindling the virtual ice hockey fervour with finesse and ferocity.
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Ingram Micro & Tech Data sign up for Microsoft's latest service

Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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Tech giants Ingram Micro and Tech Data have embraced Microsoft's Surface as a Service, promising flexibility for enterprise customers.
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Cheaper mobile devices push PC monitor market toward early grave

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Mobile devices rise spells doom for PC monitor sales, with shipments to dip below 100m by 2020, says IDC tracker report.
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Video of Hillary making ISIS deal: It's not real, says security expert

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Symantec warns of non-existent video of Hillary Clinton exchanging money with ISIS used as bait in spam emails.
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Quantum IT Limited, NZ appointed as exclusive distributor by Blueleaf

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Quantum IT New Zealand was appointed as exclusive distributor for New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands by Blueleaf Software Technologies.
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Kiwi businesses thriving with the rollout of Ultra Fast Broadband

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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The benefits of UFB have been made clear for New Zealand tourism companies, as the rollout of UFB in Rotorua and Queenstown reaches its completion.
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Unisys Stealth solution announces NSA certification

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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Unisys Stealth has been accredited with the 'exclusive' NIAP certification, as well as the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified program.
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Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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Tianjin Tianhai's US$6 billion acquisition of Ingram Micro has hit a speed bump, with Shanghai Stock Exchange asking for more information on the deal.
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Microsoft WPC expected to deliver $70-million boost for Toronto

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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For the third time in 12 years, Toronto is serving as host city for the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC).
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What's driving enterprise use and purchase of SD-WAN?

Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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IDC study finds consistent security, price, and reduced complexity to drive enterprise adoption of SD-WAN. Revenues predicted to reach $6bn by 2020.
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Cloud hardware market hits $6.6 billion in Q1

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure revenue grew 3.9% to $6.6 billion on slowed demand from public cloud in the first quarter of 2016.
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Cyber threats to the mining industry

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Mining sector faces an emerging cyber threat, new FTR report reveals targeted attacks exploiting the industry's key role in global supply chains.