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10 trends from CES 2016
CES

10 trends from CES 2016

The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas provided a glimpse of new technology and innovation to come during the rest of the year.

By Rob Gallagher • 9 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges
Internet of Things

IoT Innovations at CES 2016 present a host of new challenges

CES 2016's IoT explosion poses daunting tasks for networks, with connected devices strain prompting crucial IT adaptations.

By Michael Hack • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items
ITrecycla

ITrecycla provides profitable solution for your obsolete technology items

Obsolete technology items are being recycled by ITrecycla in New Zealand to recover valuable metals and protect the environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
How IoT primes a new smart product economy
Internet of Things

How IoT primes a new smart product economy

Cognizant's Euan Davis looks at how your company can benefit from the growth of smart products – and the prizes of the smart product economy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2016
More devices to ship in 2016, but spend down
Notebook

More devices to ship in 2016, but spend down

More devices will be shipping globally this year – but end-user spending will decline for the first time accordin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jan 2016
Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives
Robotics

Forget tracking steps, these wearables are changing lives

Wearables are not just for fitness tracking, as companies like Horus Technology are developing technologies to enhance the lives of the visually impaired.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
Yamaha Music customers get interactive with digital signage
Digital Signage

Yamaha Music customers get interactive with digital signage

Yamaha Music customers now have a more interactive experience when visiting the company's retail partners, thanks to digital signage and smartphones.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Health Technologies

Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Fitness and activity trackers rule the wearables market, but for how long?
Wearables

Fitness and activity trackers rule the wearables market, but for how long?

The demand for wearables continues to grow, with fitness and activity trackers now in fierce competition from smartwatches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Organisations need to adopt a zero-trust approach
Cybersecurity

Organisations need to adopt a zero-trust approach

Organisations need to change their attitudes when it comes to network security, and must acquire a zero trust approach to prevent disruption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
Demand for secure identity solutions grows
Unified Communications

Demand for secure identity solutions grows

Key trends including ongoing advancements in privacy protection and a more mobile and connected experience will have a big impact on secure identities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
Is BYOD in the classroom too much of a distraction?
Bring Your Own Device

Is BYOD in the classroom too much of a distraction?

A new study has revealed some teachers are banning personal devices for fear of distraction, despite recognising they may be central for learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
New ANZ boss to lead new Nokia
Nokia

New ANZ boss to lead new Nokia

Nokia, which last Thursday celebrated its first day of combined operations with Alcatel-Lucent, has appointed Ray Owen as its ANZ head.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Consumer electronics market flatlines
Internet of Things

Consumer electronics market flatlines

Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Wearables a growing target for cyber attacks
Wearables

Wearables a growing target for cyber attacks

Cyber threats loom as wearable tech weaves into daily payments, say industry giants WISeKey and Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Tech and exercise – friend or foe?
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals

Tech and exercise – friend or foe?

The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals is calling for people to not get lost in technology when trying to get healthy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality
Cartech

Volvo and Microsoft, making 1980s tech dreams a reality

Volvo and Microsoft have teamed up to roll out a new wearable voice control system, a la the 1980s TV cult classic Knight Rider.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Leader Computers acquires Altech assets
Notebook

Leader Computers acquires Altech assets

Leader Computers has taken over selected assets of failed distributor Altech Computers in a deal which brings a bigger portfolio to resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016