Retailers stories - Page 263
There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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passwords
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haveibeenpwned
More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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shopping
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online shopping
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kiwi
Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.
6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017
Sat, 16th Sep 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.
HP launches new POS system to re-energise retail
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
ElitePOS aims to modernise the traditional retail experience for brands with a fresh design, security and performance.
Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
The iPhone X will be available for pre-order from both providers on October 27, and available from November 3.
Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Many AU companies need 14+ months to be GDPR compliant, deadline is May 2018
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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data privacy
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data management
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gdpr
Organisations that are not yet GDPR compliant estimate it will take an average of seven months. AU businesses say they need double the time.
Kiwi data centers & a brief history of 220 Queen Street
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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megaport
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amp
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superloop
Auckland's Data Center220, housed in historic 220 Queen Street, is expanding to meet soaring demand, backed by its building's robust design.
Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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digital signage
Apple has unveiled the iPhone X, the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, featuring Face ID and OLED screens.
EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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eb games
If your video game console or controller is broken, you can now take it to your local EB Games store and they can get it fixed for you.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross] Disney Tsum Tsum event begins
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Square Enix has announced a collaboration between Disney Tsum Tsum and Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross], much to the excitement of fans.
IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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storage
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hyperscale
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iot
The IoT 'data storm' is already being felt by companies, with many planning to increase storage capacity and IT infrastructure to cope.
Diamond-backed cryptocurrency Sparkle Coin to launch token sale
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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token sale
By backing Sparkle Coin with diamonds, early adopters have a safety net for their participation in cryptocurrency.
Traditional business to stagnate in the wake of 5G
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
A recent report from GlobalData has uncovered many findings, the most prominent of which being the stagnation of traditional telco business.
Digital projects driving India's commercial tablet sales
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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samsung
Strong growth in the commercial segment is helping drive marginal growth in the Indian tablet market, despite a declining consumer segment.
Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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biometrics
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software development
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passports
Gemalto’s biometric self-service technologies are now being used in ePassports in 30 countries around the world.
Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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security vulnerabilities
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cyber attacks
Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a ‘high severity’ vulnerability.
Oppo signs PB Tech deal as it ramps up NZ presence
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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noel leeming
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jb hi-fi
PB Tech has inked a deal to provide Oppo phones in New Zealand as the Chinese smartphone vendor extends its local footprint.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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microsoft
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loyalty programmes
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goody
Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.