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Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp
Health Technologies

Outlook not great for Fitbit, despite revamp

Fitbit's growth has slowed, with shares plummeting 31% after lowering its guidance for Q4 revenue growth to just 2-5%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016
SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition

Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
The many 'interesting' threat trends in ANZ and around the world
Firewalls

The many 'interesting' threat trends in ANZ and around the world

Fortinet's global security strategist Derek Manky recently visited both Australia and New Zealand to talk all things cyber security.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world
Malware

APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world

Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings
Internet of Things

Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings

Check Point's ANZ partners will be first in the world to market with new channel-driven threat-as-a-service offerings providing threat cloud services.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?
Digital Transformation

Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?

Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights program 2016/17 reveals progress of enterprises' digital strategies & investment in technologies.

By Daniel Mayo • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue
Fleet Management

Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue

AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Opportunities abound for evolving channel, Canalys CEO says
Health Technologies

Opportunities abound for evolving channel, Canalys CEO says

Canalys president and CEO, Steve Brazier, addresses the changes in the technology industry at the Canalys Channel Forum 2016 in Macau.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Canalys Channels Forum Day 1: The channel is changing
Health Technologies

Canalys Channels Forum Day 1: The channel is changing

The APAC Canalys Channels Forum begins in Macau, focusing on the challenges and changes in the digital transformation of industries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Staying ahead of disruptors by unlocking the power of IoT
Digital Transformation

Staying ahead of disruptors by unlocking the power of IoT

In this era of disruption – in this Idea Economy – the enterprises that will succeed are those that are able to turn ideas into reality - quicker.

By Scott Cassin • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Storage

2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT

Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Kiwi developed app aims to improve healthcare with secure info sharing
Public Cloud

Kiwi developed app aims to improve healthcare with secure info sharing

A Kiwi developed app means clinicians will soon be able to safely share - and capture - confidential patient info on the go.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: What are the legal implications?

Chapman Tripp urges action on AI's legal impact, highlighting urgent need for regulation and adaptation within law.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?
Health Technologies

NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?

The results of the recently released annual TIN100 Report revealed what tech companies, start-ups and even geographies are performing the best.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors
Marketing Technologies

TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Cybersecurity

Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract

Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract
Data Loss Prevention

Transitioning BlackBerry inks NZ govt contract

BlackBerry, pivoting to a software focus, secures a contract with the NZ govt to deploy its WatchDox solution, enhancing mobile security and collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016