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NZ gaming industry hits $5b

Fri, 24th May 2019
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New Zealanders are passionate about their games, with new data showing a 21% increase in sales from the previous year.
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Mobile apps to have most impact on business success by 2020

Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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Mobile apps, poised to drive business success by 2020, will lead as user interactions expand across new modalities and devices, predicts Gartner.
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McDonald's invests in Kiwi mobile app vendor Plexure

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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McDonald's buys 13 million shares in New Zealand firm Plexure, boosting its digital transformation initiatives.
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Privacy: The real cost of “free” mobile apps

Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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Sales of location targeted advertising, based on location data provided by apps, is set to reach $30 billion by 2020.
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Interview: Mobile Mentor CEO shares mobility strategies

Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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Mobile Mentor, a mobile solutions company, has been named a Microsoft Co-Sell Ready partner, enabling them to build custom mobile apps with high security.
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Case study: Startup revamps systems with HID mobile access

Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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French startup Deskopolitan has chosen to work with HID Global solutions to improve its co-working spaces and offer innovative experiences to clients.
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Your guide to app creation without the training price tag

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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It is an application-based world and if you don't have the time or money for extensive training, this it the solution you need.
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XDHax Xero Developers Challenges crowns ultimate winners

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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XDHax 2023 crowns APAC and EMEA winners: Custom D for its cleaner app Dirty Bach, and Jemcode for the calendar-sync InView; both win USD $5,000.
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Work site safety gets integrated mobile experience to steer clear of box-ticking compliance

Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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Tech firm WhosOnLocation has one goal: To make sure everyone who passes through a building or work site is safe and secure.
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The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'

Thu, 16th Aug 2018
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The Warehouse has dipped its toes into neural networking and artificial intelligence to make it easier for customers to 'Snap and Shop'.
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Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion

Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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If you're thinking of running an event, a mobile app is not just a nice feature but an essential part of event promotion.
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Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police

Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.
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Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.
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Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.
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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern

Wed, 9th May 2018
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Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo's security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.
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Most NZers prefer to engage Govt online or via mobile apps – Unisys study

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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The Unisys Connected Government Survey provides insights into the attitudes of consumers toward digital government services.
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eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
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What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.
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Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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Technology can help educators meet standard operating procedures swiftly and effectively, cutting down response times.