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Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware
Firewalls

Today's CFO: Tech savvy and risk aware

Cost savings and enhanced productivity are only part of the equation for CFOs. Fortinet's Scott Cowen delves into the issue of risk management and sec.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market
Wearables

Alcatel Onetouch makes big push in Aussie market

Alcatel Onetouch gears up to challenge heavyweights in Australia with a new tech lineup, eyeing the competitive pre-paid market.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds
Apple

While you were sleeping: US dollar rebounds

US dollar stages recovery post-Fed update, but analysts question its longevity amid mixed economic signals and wavering investor confidence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Nintendo bringing games to smartphones
Gaming

Nintendo bringing games to smartphones

Nintendo forays into mobile gaming, partnering with DeNA to launch original smartphone titles featuring beloved characters like Mario.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers

Wall Street fell as US Federal Reserve policy makers began a two-day meeting that will offer fresh clues about the timing of an increase in interest r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Android App Review: Nail Doctor - Kids Games
Gaming

Android App Review: Nail Doctor - Kids Games

Nail Doctor is everything I hate about cheaply-made, cynical revenue-grabbing apps, combined with everything I hate about foot hygiene.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends
Unified Communications

MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends

The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
Apple Sales NZ increases annual profit by 44%
Apple

Apple Sales NZ increases annual profit by 44%

Apple Sales New Zealand, the local unit of the iPad and iPod maker, increased annual profit by 44 percent, on largely unchanged sales, as it benefited.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
PitchMetrics

New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn

After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
PC market makes a comeback
Notebook

PC market makes a comeback

The PC market is in a state of flux, with shipments expected to fall in 2015 but grow in 2016 and 2017, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Durex's big announcement is a big turn off
Durex

Durex's big announcement is a big turn off

Durex's tech breakthrough for better sex? It's just the off button on your phone—a cheeky marketing ruse that's gone viral.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Wearables

Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?

Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy
Connector Systems

Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy

Connector Systems Australia has inked an exclusive distribution deal for SecureEnvoy's range of tokenless two-factor authentication products.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Why VoIP is essential for business
Unified Communications

Why VoIP is essential for business

VoIP revolutionises business comms, cutting costs and adding features traditional phone lines can't match, making global outreach affordable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Unified Communications

Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively

Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Apple gains dominance in healthcare sector
Open source

Apple gains dominance in healthcare sector

Apple is gaining traction in the health and medical research space with ResearchKit, the open source software framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Will users still bypass restrictions to get full access to Netflix shows?
Gaming

Will users still bypass restrictions to get full access to Netflix shows?

Netflix Australia and New Zealand will have an estimated 1600 titles whereas the entire Netflix catalogue totals over 15,200 titles worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes
Kickstarter

Kiwi startup to solve USB charging woes

Kiwi start up ryo fully funds USB adapter Kickstarter campaign in less than 24 hours, raising 106% of funding goal.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015