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AccuWeather brings sunshine to Apple TV
Apple

AccuWeather brings sunshine to Apple TV

AccuWeather is now available on Apple TV, and the company hopes to make weather forecasts more accessible and more accurate for consumers.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind
EduTech

How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind

The tech world is booming - as a result, coding skills are in high demand, with related jobs paying significantly more than the average position.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

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The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed
Carbon Black

The big security opportunity waiting to be grabbed

Carbon Black's acquisition of nextgen antivirus company Confer opens up big opportunities for the local channel says local boss Kane Lightowler.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Carbon Black 'redefines nextgen antivirus' with Confer acquisition
Endpoint Protection

Carbon Black 'redefines nextgen antivirus' with Confer acquisition

Carbon Black has bulked up its endpoint security with the acquisition of next gen antivirus company Confer, driving nextgen security into new markets.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Microsoft's huge breakthrough with DNA data storage
Storage

Microsoft's huge breakthrough with DNA data storage

Researchers at Microsoft and the University of Washington have reached an early milestone by storing a record 200 megabytes of data within DNA.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Ransomware: First files … now complete devices
Malware

Ransomware: First files … now complete devices

Recently, a particular type of malware, has become increasingly troublesome for both businesses and home users. It is is known as ransomware.

By Camilo Gutièrrez Amaya • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
The JAKU botnet - what you need to know
Cybersecurity

The JAKU botnet - what you need to know

In short, botnets allow hackers to take control of multiple computers at the one time to spread viruses, create spam and perform attacks.

By Carl Leonard • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
I'm feeling yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google
Marketing Technologies

I'm feeling yucky :( Searching for symptoms on Google

You woke up today with a headache. It's been getting worse all day, and you aren't sure if you should be worried or not. So what do you do? Google.

By Veronica Pinchin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Digital asset management: What's old is new again
Marketing Technologies

Digital asset management: What's old is new again

What's old is new again. Judging from our ramping volume of client inquiry, DAM is undergoing a bit of a renaissance, albeit a quiet one.

By Jake Sorofman • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Is Vision Scapegoating keeping you from collaborative change?
Unified Communications

Is Vision Scapegoating keeping you from collaborative change?

Operational Dead Reckoning may help you get back on track, says Joe Auslander, Senior Agile Consultant at Assurity Consulting.

By Joe Auslander • 8 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
Datacom takes out Microsoft Country Partner of the Year
Partner Programmes

Datacom takes out Microsoft Country Partner of the Year

Datacom has taken top glory, being named Microsoft's New Zealand Country Partner of the Year, ahead of Microsoft Partner Conference.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
Google data centers receive makeovers
Google

Google data centers receive makeovers

Google aims to spruce up its data centers with murals by artists to draw attention to how information in the cloud works.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
What is NetSuite and why should you care?
Fintech

What is NetSuite and why should you care?

NetSuite, the pioneer of cloud-based business systems, has grown from $67m revenue in 2006 to just shy of $1bn in 2016.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Review: Shadow of the Beast PS4 remakes Amiga classic
Gaming

Review: Shadow of the Beast PS4 remakes Amiga classic

Shadow of the Beast is a classic video game that originally came out for the Amiga back in 1989. The game now has a new PS4 remake.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Flickr a focal point for predicting worldwide protest locations
Flickr

Flickr a focal point for predicting worldwide protest locations

Flickr, the photo-sharing giant that hosts over 5.6 billion photos, has become a useful tool for tracking protest movements worldwide.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action
Data Analytics

IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action

The IDEAStarter competition is back, encouraging young Auckland entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?
Texting

Generation emoji: Here to stay or just a fad?

My father, a longtime journalist and editor, is surely rolling in his grave. Somewhere, David Ogilvy cries. Emoji have taken over the written word.

By Jay Wilson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori
EduTech

Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori

Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016