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Mobile devices

Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Devices shipments are set to grow in the Asia Pacific region, driven by sales of mobile phones and ultramobiles, according to Gartner.
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Thinking security? Think mobile data, says Imation

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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IT managers need to expand their security profile and think beyond software, taking security right down to the last endpoint – the data.
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Microsoft takes on the iPad with the cheaper Surface 3

Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Microsoft has announced the Surface 3, the latest in the Surface family, will be available in New Zealand in early May for a starting price of $799.
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Classrooms around New Zealand go digital with Chromebooks

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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A new digital teaching system is being rolled out across the Far North of New Zealand by a group of principals and educators.
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Android App Review: Little Alchemy

Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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For such a simple premise Little Alchemy is a delightful, absorbing game, and one that I would happily recommend for kids or adults.
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Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases

Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
Mobile workers

Are your remote workers causing you a headache?

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The way in which we work has been transformed in the past five years, and staff could literally be based anywhere and on any sort of device.
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IDC: Smartphones to dominate connected device future

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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By 2019, smartphones set to claim a dominant 77.7% market share in the realm of smart connected devices, leaving PCs and tablets trailing, reveals IDC.
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Gartner: Device spending on the up, despite dropping PC sales

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Amid waning PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 7.2% hike in global device spend, buoyed by mobiles and ultramobiles in 2015.
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Review: Zeus Mini Projector

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Zeus mini projector brings portable, affordable projection to New Zealand market. Perfect for movies and presentations on the go.
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Microsoft set to gain as iPad falters in tablet market

Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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While the iPad is the weakest link, salvation comes in the form of Microsoft and the commercial sector which will help garner low but positive growth.
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Samsung reigns supreme at MWC 2015

Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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​The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has been recognised as the best new device launched during the Mobile World Congress 2015, which took place 2-5 March.
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InternetNZ boss slams mass collection of Pacific data

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.
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Hands-on Review: Sony Z3 Tablet Compact

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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From out of nowhere Sony has developed a reputation for crafting slick smartphones, all carrying the Xperia moniker.
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HD video communication outside the boardroom

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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It's comes as no surprise that organisations the world over are keenly exploring the opportunities offered by high definition video conferencing.
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Vodafone scores Netflix contract

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Vodafone has today announced it is teaming up with Netflix as the exclusive communications launch partner in New Zealand.
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Data encryption: Safe even when lost or stolen

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
Encryption is vital for data security, making it safe even when lost or stolen, says Chillisoft New Zealand, ESET's Oceania distributor.
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EXCLUSIVE...The real story on Westcon's cloud

Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Westcon warns Kiwi resellers' slow cloud adoption poses risks to their future, despite impressive company growth and cloud platform success.
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Kiwis want more information before buying in to digital wallets

Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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New Zealanders are shopping online, but many are not fully utilizing digital wallets, according to MasterCard.
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Lenovo adware scandal: Superfish or super creep?

Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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The instructions come amid backlash after it was revealed Lenovo preinstalled software that made devices vulnerable to hacking.