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NZ gaming industry hits $5b
Gaming

NZ gaming industry hits $5b

New Zealanders are passionate about their games, with new data showing a 21% increase in sales from the previous year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019

Global Stories

Kacific launches mobile app for Gigstarter end-users
Space Technologies

Kacific launches mobile app for Gigstarter end-users

The new app will be available across 25 markets and Kacific says it will help ISPs and KADs value and understand their customers better.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Mobile app installs in APAC continue strong growth trajectory
Fintech

Mobile app installs in APAC continue strong growth trajectory

Mobile app installs are reaching record highs, but it doesn't always mean people are taking more time to engage with the apps they're using.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Malware

McAfee reports a surge of malware hidden in COVID-19 vaccine appointments

McAfee has released its latest Mobile Threat Report that finds a surge in new attacks targeting people's anxiety around COVID-19.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Apps

Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report
Gaming

Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report

Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021
Dynatrace introduces Session Replay, revamping mobile UX
Mobile data

Dynatrace introduces Session Replay, revamping mobile UX

Dynatrace's Digital Experience Module now offers a movie-like view of mobile user experience, allowing teams to see every click and tap.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
How businesses can lift protection against mobile threats
Breach Prevention

How businesses can lift protection against mobile threats

Rise in personal phone use for work and mobile malware pose increasing risks to organizations, warns report. #cybersecurity.

By George Tsoukas • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Banks failing customers when it comes to mobile app security
Fintech

Banks failing customers when it comes to mobile app security

Half of mobile banking apps vulnerable to theft of funds due to flaws, with none having an acceptable level of security, says Positive Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
Chch company launches free contact tracing app for businesses
Software Development

Chch company launches free contact tracing app for businesses

Businesses receive a poster with a QR code that customers can scan to register as visiting the premises to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Cohesity launches Helios app for data management anywhere
Mobile Apps

Cohesity launches Helios app for data management anywhere

Cohesity launches Helios Mobile app to help IT staff manage data remotely, including detecting ransomware attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
How to keep your customers engaged when introducing an integrated app strategy
Marketing

How to keep your customers engaged when introducing an integrated app strategy

Businesses must adopt integrated app strategies to directly and authentically engage customers through mobile, warns Soprano Design's Matt Thompson.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Vodafone drops cheques in move it calls (sigh) 'Chexit'
Marketing Technologies

Vodafone drops cheques in move it calls (sigh) 'Chexit'

Vodafone is, ahem, chequing out of the now old-school payment method as it focuses on developing its digital-first services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Adobe announcements bring a host of Creative Cloud capabilities to mobile devices
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announcements bring a host of Creative Cloud capabilities to mobile devices

On the list are Photoshop on iPad, Fresco on Windows and Adobe Aero for immersive media, along with previews of Adobe Illustrator on iPad and Photoshop Camera.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Twilio solution aims to make unknown numbers thing of the past
Mobile Apps

Twilio solution aims to make unknown numbers thing of the past

Verified By Twilio positions apps to provide consumers with verified information about who is contacting them and why.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
FaceApp: Pro version scams, privacy concerns
Surveillance

FaceApp: Pro version scams, privacy concerns

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Mobile apps to have most impact on business success by 2020
Unified Communications

Mobile apps to have most impact on business success by 2020

Mobile apps, poised to drive business success by 2020, will lead as user interactions expand across new modalities and devices, predicts Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
McDonald's invests in Kiwi mobile app vendor Plexure
Data Analytics

McDonald's invests in Kiwi mobile app vendor Plexure

McDonald's buys 13 million shares in New Zealand firm Plexure, boosting its digital transformation initiatives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019