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Microsoft parades all-new Surface Pro with revolutionary tech

Fri, 26th May 2017
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Microsoft has unveiled the latest iteration of its Surface Pro, what they're labelling the 'most versatile laptop on the planet.'.
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Cyberbullying affects many Kiwi kids, how can you help?

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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This week, Netsafe is reminding people that bullying isn't just a playground issue, as it receives hundreds of complaints of online bullying.
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7 top tips for a strategic and proactive failover plan

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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A robust failover plan is essential for minimising downtime and ensuring business continuity. Here are seven key tips for creating an effective strategy.
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Imagination at work – e-waste into school lunches

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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In 2016 the NZ Child Poverty Monitor reported that 48,000 children in New Zealand were living in material hardship, often going without life's basics.
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Exclusive: McAfee channel boss on why the future's looking good for the new McAfee

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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McAfee is bullish about its future following its split from Intel, and in an IoT, cloud world, as channel boss Jagdish Mahapatra tells ChannelLife.
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Asus - The most recognisable and popular gaming brand

Thu, 18th May 2017
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13 International Media have awarded ASUS as 'No. 1 Gaming Brand' from 12 different countries in Asia Pacific alone.
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Esports: the future of spectator sport?

Mon, 15th May 2017
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On the weekend of 6th and 7th May, Qudos Arena in Sydney's Olympic Park, site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, hosted a very different type of sport.
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Rumour: New iPad Pro 10.5' coming next month

Fri, 12th May 2017
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Apple has been rumoured to release a 10.5-inch iPad Pro for over a year now, and it's expected to replace the current 9.7-inch model.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo MiiX 720 Tablet

Thu, 11th May 2017
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I'm still amazed at how much power the modern tablet packs into a small package, and the Miix720 manages to add a stylish appearance.
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Hands-on Review: PRTG Network Monitor

Tue, 9th May 2017
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PRTG Network Monitor monitors your network in a way that is infinitely customisable and allows you to obtain data on a wide range of issues.
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Intel brings world-class eSports to Australasia

Mon, 8th May 2017
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The Brazilian line-up of German-based eSports team SK Gaming claimed the crown at the Intel Extreme Masters championship final over the weekend.
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Huawei tablet growth bolsters declining market while Windows is MIA

Mon, 8th May 2017
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Huawei has bucked the downward trend in the tablet market, recording the only growth seen by tablet vendors in Q1, while Windows tablets began to drop.
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RIP tablet? IDC reveals market in steep decline since 2014

Sat, 6th May 2017
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IDC report shows a persistent slump in tablet sales, with slate models diving since 2014, as detachables see mixed results.
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Acer's new Predator gaming laptop looks FIERCE

Fri, 5th May 2017
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Acer's Predator 21 X, with a trailblazing curved screen, wows gamers at its Australian premiere during IEM eSports event.
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Microsoft takes on Google, Apple in education market with new Surface Laptop

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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Microsoft is looking to go to the top of the class with its new Surface Laptop with Windows 10S, unveiled overnight in New York.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dicker Data NZ announces Wild Horses winners – and a surprise extension

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Dicker Data NZ revs up excitement, reveals Wild Horses winners and surprises with an exhilarating Route 66 trip extension!.
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Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Alienware's new 15 R3 laptop is a heavy yet portable powerhouse, enabling VR gaming on the go with an Intel i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1060.
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Robotics: Turning simple chats into dynamic engagements

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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20% of consumers prefer chat-based customer service, while 80% still want a live human typing on the other end.
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Exeed's early cloud adoption reaps benefits for distie and resellers alike

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Five years on from its first foray into cloud, Exeed – and its resellers – are reaping the returns of the early investment, with 50% per annum growth.
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What do millennials want? Biometrics, easy payments and progressive tech, according to Visa

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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It might seem incredibly easy (or incredibly difficult) to figure out what millennials want. Visa reckons it knows how they like to pay for things.