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Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Apps

Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch

Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Apple

Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi

Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017

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Google Drive to quietly morph into Google One over next few months
Google

Google Drive to quietly morph into Google One over next few months

Google Drive will be replaced by Google One, which offers expanded storage plans and extra benefits for consumers. Upgrades will be automatic.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Drones

THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Physical Security

Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room

Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel's locking systems are up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

You're invited: Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Join leading security experts and execs at Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum from April 30 to May 2. Secure your spot now!.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll
Malware

What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll

Cybercriminals in Bromium's report were earning up to £1.4m a year and had a number of fascinating spending habits.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Apr 2018
57% of enterprises suspect their mobile workers have been hacked
Virtual Private Networks

57% of enterprises suspect their mobile workers have been hacked

iPass has released the results of a survey that sought to determine how companies are dealing with the trade-off between security and mobile workers.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Forrester names Adobe leader in enterprise marketing and campaign management
Marketing Technologies

Forrester names Adobe leader in enterprise marketing and campaign management

Adobe shines in Forrester's latest reports, leading in enterprise marketing and campaign management, acclaimed for top scores in current offering and strategy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre
Virtualisation

On-prem, virtualised, cloud, hybrid: Reimagining the enterprise data centre

Pick a timeframe in the future and then imagine what the data centre will look like - a number of industry heavyweights have pitched their thoughts.

By Alan Zeichick • 7 min read • Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems
Marketing Technologies

Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems

A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
CASE STUDY: Major Dutch data centre company upgrades UPS systems
DataCentre infrastructure

CASE STUDY: Major Dutch data centre company upgrades UPS systems

After 18 years TCN Data Hotels decided it was time to replace their UPS system with an intensive vetting process of the major suppliers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
CIM group acquires new data center
Data Analytics

CIM group acquires new data center

CIM Group and fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty acquire a 42,000-square-foot data centre in Markham, expanding their international portfolio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Uber

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy

In September 2017, it was announced that Uber's private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
MAPS.ME launches a new reviewing platform
Gaming

MAPS.ME launches a new reviewing platform

MAPS.ME introduces a new user review platform, enabling travellers to rate and review over 50 types of sites, even when offline, enhancing trip planning.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017

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'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Hyperscale

'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
SEAX and Telin Singapore announce partnership to enhance connectivity
Hyperscale

SEAX and Telin Singapore announce partnership to enhance connectivity

SEAX and Telin Singapore have announced a partnership to enhance connectivity with a high-capacity, low-latency domestic network in Singapore.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018