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Samsung announces unique Fortnite style competition allowing the winner to own a Note9
Gaming

Samsung announces unique Fortnite style competition allowing the winner to own a Note9

Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced a new Fortnite style competition allowing the winner to own a new Samsung Galaxy Note9.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Seagate brings new SSD offerings to NZ market
AI Agents

Seagate brings new SSD offerings to NZ market

Seagate unveils new storage solutions, including the LaCie DJI Copilot, elevating data accessibility and speed for New Zealand users.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
Security incident preparedness within reach of NZ businesses
Digital Transformation

Security incident preparedness within reach of NZ businesses

New Zealand's business community is in a prime position to learn from those who have already overcome challenges to balance risk with innovation.

By Lee Reiber • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion
Digital Transformation

Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion

If you're thinking of running an event, a mobile app is not just a nice feature but an essential part of event promotion.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ
Global Positioning System

Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ

The University of Otago and Perth's Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Gaming, portability keeping PC market green despite numbers' drop
Gaming

Gaming, portability keeping PC market green despite numbers' drop

2-in-1s, ultra-slim notebooks and gaming PCs will keep market value growing, despite dropping sales numbers, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech
Unified Communications

PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech

Although only 18% of respondents report a heavy use of tech to manage their homes today, 69% believe they will be heavy tech users in 50 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Taurus Clearer Communication becomes BlackBerry platinum partner
Partner Programmes

Taurus Clearer Communication becomes BlackBerry platinum partner

Taurus Clearer Communication partners with BlackBerry to deliver mobile security solutions across Europe, addressing the need for comprehensive cybersecurity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects
Hyperscale

Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects

In the first half of this year more than US$53b has been spent on hyperscale data centre development, with the bulk of that from just 5 companies.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Is BYOD an expensive mistake for your business?
Bring Your Own Device

Is BYOD an expensive mistake for your business?

Although BYOD can seem like a cost-effective mobility solution, experts warn it might backfire due to security, productivity, and cost concerns.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Compass Health deploys BlackBerry endpoint management for mobile security
Endpoint Detection and Response

Compass Health deploys BlackBerry endpoint management for mobile security

Compass Health, in operation since 1995, has 60 general practice teams and a number of other healthcare providers in its jurisdiction.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
In a GDPR world, true passwordless security reigns
Identity and Access Management

In a GDPR world, true passwordless security reigns

About 81% of mass breaches are caused by stolen or weak passwords, and just over half of data breaches involve some form of credential harvesting.

By George Avetisov • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
How to approach digital transformation at scale
Digital Transformation

How to approach digital transformation at scale

Large legacy enterprises face challenges in collaborating effectively at scale. Legacy systems limit productivity and hinder collaboration.

By Arturo Arrarte • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018
The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'
Unified Communications

The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'

The Warehouse has dipped its toes into neural networking and artificial intelligence to make it easier for customers to 'Snap and Shop'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Synnex AU adds TaaS solution and Apple CTO platform
Partner Programmes

Synnex AU adds TaaS solution and Apple CTO platform

Synnex Australia adds a tech-as-a-service solution to let partners supply anything as a managed service, plus the Apple configure to order platform.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Ridesharing and the future - are driverless cars enough?
Smart Cities

Ridesharing and the future - are driverless cars enough?

Will driverless cars alone be enough to stop the continuing congestion in cities? Or does the answer already exist in our smartphones?.

By Kevin Orr • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018
APAC smart city spending to exceed $54b – more data centers needed
Wearables

APAC smart city spending to exceed $54b – more data centers needed

With our increasing dependence on data, it's no secret that smart cities are the future and an IDC report reveals APAC is certainly gearing up.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018