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Your 2017 resolution? Put messaging privacy on the list, says InternetNZ
Data Privacy

Your 2017 resolution? Put messaging privacy on the list, says InternetNZ

InternetNZ urges Kiwis to safeguard messaging privacy amid widespread snooping concerns, marking it a critical 2017 resolution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Orcon to unveil instant messaging service
Orcon

Orcon to unveil instant messaging service

Orcon is set to revolutionise how Kiwis communicate, launching an instant messaging service to rival the likes of Whatsapp and iMessage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
CommVault comes of age
Partner Programmes

CommVault comes of age

A series of combined reseller and end-user events signify a 'coming of age' for data management company CommVault, according to the events' key speaker.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2012

Global Stories

Messaging stories

Tap into your emotions with Facebook Messenger's new features
Facebook

Tap into your emotions with Facebook Messenger's new features

The new features can be used professionally too as apart of Work Chat for Workplace, Facebook's communications platform for organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service

Salesforce is ramping up its conversational tools across social media and messaging apps, with the launch of LiveMessage for Service Cloud.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Retarus expands Singapore data center to match APAC growth
Hyperscale

Retarus expands Singapore data center to match APAC growth

Global messaging service provider Retarus has been steadily moving into the Asian market and is expanding its Singapore data center to address demand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
The fintech start-up with a new approach to communications
Fintech

The fintech start-up with a new approach to communications

New fintech start-up Symphony reinvents secure comms, melding popular messaging features with enterprise-grade security for the financial sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
You've heard of Slack; we explain the tool
Unified Communications

You've heard of Slack; we explain the tool

Launched in 2013, Slack is revolutionising team collaboration with integrations from Google Drive to Trello, boasting over a million daily active users today.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Has your Facebook status got an expiration date?
Facebook

Has your Facebook status got an expiration date?

Facebook is testing a Snapchat-like feature in New Zealand, allowing users to set expiration times for their status updates, from one hour to a week.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2014
Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more
Unified Communications

Telcos: Compete less, collaborate more

Ovum urges telcos to reduce competition and increase collaboration, citing over 3,500 service launches since 2009. Innovation, not rivalry, is key to survival.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
HP solutions help telcos leverage Big Data
Data Analytics

HP solutions help telcos leverage Big Data

New solution to help Communications Service Providers (CSPs) manage, understand and act on huge amounts of information.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013
Android App of The Week - MightyText
Texting

Android App of The Week - MightyText

MightyText, this week's top Android app, lets you text from your computer - ideal for work, or when your phone's battery dies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2012
Wired for unified comms
Unified Communications

Wired for unified comms

As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
phone. email. web. 3G Connectivity. windows Mobile.
Bluetooth

phone. email. web. 3G Connectivity. windows Mobile.

The Palm Treo 750v blends phone, email, and 3G web with Windows Mobile in a single device, offering seamless productivity and rich multimedia features.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2007