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Healthy storage spending in 2016, study finds
Storage

Healthy storage spending in 2016, study finds

The majority of organisations are expected to increase spending on storage in 2016, with a focus on public cloud storage services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
When to expect devices and connected 'things' to start talking to one another
Internet of Things

When to expect devices and connected 'things' to start talking to one another

After eight years of searching for, downloading and using smartphone apps, users are maturing in their usage behaviours.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage
Safety

Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage

Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure
Unified Communications

Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure

Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store
Fintech

Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store

Identified as 'one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost
Storage

Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost

Study finds data storage reliability eclipses cost as top priority for businesses seeking to harness data for a competitive edge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP
Cybersecurity

Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP

BP praises plate recognition technology as an 'excellent deterrent' to petrol theft, saying it has seen a significant reduction in fuel theft as a result.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Data Analytics

FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no

Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.

By Catherine Knowles • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Data Analytics

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
Unified Communications

Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
Turns out it doesn't take much for your customers to go elsewhere
Customer Relationship Management

Turns out it doesn't take much for your customers to go elsewhere

Nearly half of customers will switch to a competitor within a day of receiving poor customer service, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
IoT represent enormous opportunities, says Red Hat
Internet of Things

IoT represent enormous opportunities, says Red Hat

Red Hat says Internet of Things offers big opportunities for businesses, with 6.4 billion connected devices forecast to be in use worldwide in 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

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Govt digital initiatives missing the personal touch, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Govt digital initiatives missing the personal touch, survey finds

New Zealanders prefer dealing with government agencies by phone or in person rather than online, according to new research from Unisys.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ
Gaming

Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ

ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Unified Communications

Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

To celebrate Samsung's new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
Bulletproof still experiencing strong revenue growth
Edge Computing

Bulletproof still experiencing strong revenue growth

Australian cloud services provider, Bulletproof, has reported strong revenue growth and successes in all areas of its business for H1 FY16.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Signagelive incorporates NFC tags
Digital Signage

Signagelive incorporates NFC tags

Signagelive has announced the incorporation of Near Field Communication tags and beacon technology into its System on Chip and HTML5 software.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016