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Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens

OPPO's Reno Series dazzles with top-notch camera tech and user-friendly features, set to innovate NZ's mobile scene.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation
Clean technologies

Dunedin startups commit to waste minimisation

Dunedin startups joined forces at Waste Jam, a 48-hour event, to innovate in waste minimisation, drawing support from local leaders and experts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable
Email Security

Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable

Kiwis are being advised to remain alert for fake Google reviews and business listings, as scammers exploit the vulnerable by targeting emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids
Health Technologies

The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids

No matter how old you are, some parents just want to make sure you're okay when you're having a night out on the town.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Travel stories

Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology
Digital Signage

Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology

Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards
Marketing Technologies

Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards

With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
SAP

SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs

Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Marketing Technologies

AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
Travel apps

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment
Breach Prevention

Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment

Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services
Fintech

Wandera reports on the state of mobile security in financial services

UK financial services face increasing cyber threats, with a 480% rise in data breaches reported in 2018, according to a report from Wandera.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Unified Communications

Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward

Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Eaton brings first lithium-ion UPS to ANZ
Firewalls

Eaton brings first lithium-ion UPS to ANZ

Designed for distributed IT and edge computing, the UPS offers increased network security and battery life, and remote management capabilities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Citrix looks to boost partner sales in Asia Pacific with two appointments
Virtualisation

Citrix looks to boost partner sales in Asia Pacific with two appointments

Citrix appoints Manish Sharma and Srinivas Nadesan to boost partner sales and channel growth in the Asia Pacific, ASEAN, and Korea regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Insurance

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program
Huawei

Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program

The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend
Digital Transformation

Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend

The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019