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Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup
Digital Entertainment

Surge in phone usage as Kiwis head to Japan for Rugby World Cup

Kiwi rugby fans in Japan for the World Cup have driven a fivefold surge in Vodafone New Zealand's network usage, with over 10 terabytes of data used.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Versa 2 upgrades battery life, display, and adds Alexa

We look at whether it holds up as the all-day companion for the modern tech-savvy consumer – and that's a space it does really well in.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup
Wireless Networks

Unisys: Staying cyber safe during Rugby World Cup

Kiwis are worried about physical and cyber attacks at large events, with Unisys releasing security tips to ease concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019

Global Stories

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Game review: EA Games' Need for Speed turns up the Heat
Gaming

Game review: EA Games' Need for Speed turns up the Heat

EA Games' new Need for Speed Heat ditches the gimmicks and cheesy cut scenes for stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, set in a dynamic Palm City.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding
Gaming

Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding

Hideo Kojima returns with Death Stranding, a unique genre-blending experience starring Norman Reedus, set in a post-apocalyptic world.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Diablo IV announced at BlizzCon 2019
Gaming

Diablo IV announced at BlizzCon 2019

An ancient evil threatens to engulf Sanctuary in darkness, and new heroes have been called upon to face challenges the world has never seen before.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
Aussie researchers to help NASA advance astronaut health
Space Technologies

Aussie researchers to help NASA advance astronaut health

Australian researchers are teaming up with NASA to develop microfluidic sensors for monitoring astronaut health, advancing space and Earth healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
The cost of securing BYOD with mobile agents - Bitglass
Endpoint Protection

The cost of securing BYOD with mobile agents - Bitglass

A security solution like mobile device management (MDM) fails to respect user privacy and should not be a common security practice.

By Dave Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Hands-on Review: Norton Lifelock's Norton 360 security suite
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton Lifelock's Norton 360 security suite

With Norton 360, Norton Lifelock offers a robust security suite for Australia and New Zealand with enhanced features and an improved user experience.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture
Human Capital Management

Allianz executive swap program creates stronger company culture

Allianz's new HR programme lets senior executives shadow colleagues, fostering stronger company culture and better collaboration across global operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Game review: Doraemon: Story of Seasons - the best mashup of 2019
Gaming

Game review: Doraemon: Story of Seasons - the best mashup of 2019

The charming fusion of Doraemon and Story of Seasons delivers a relaxing farming sim with stunning visuals, despite a slow start and clunky controls.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Slack backs automated communication workflows
Robotic Process Automation

Slack backs automated communication workflows

Slack is rolling out a new way for users to create customised workflows that automate the most routine processes and communications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Boeing backs Virgin Galactic's missions to space
Space Technologies

Boeing backs Virgin Galactic's missions to space

Boeing is throwing its weight – and its wallet – behind Sir Richard Branson's spaceflight company Virgin Galactic.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
IBM announces z15 with new data privacy capabilities
Hybrid Cloud

IBM announces z15 with new data privacy capabilities

The IBM z15 is a new enterprise platform delivering the ability to manage the privacy of customer data across hybrid multicloud environments.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
You're invited: VeeamON Virtual brings the conference to you
Virtualisation

You're invited: VeeamON Virtual brings the conference to you

Veeam's annual VeeamON conference goes virtual on 20 November, bringing top IT experts, 5,000 attendees, and exclusive sessions directly to your office.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Why confidence in your data is the key to long-term business success
Data Analytics

Why confidence in your data is the key to long-term business success

Highly accurate financials are crucial for trust and brand reputation, but errors can be damaging. Implementing systems for accuracy is key.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

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