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Mobility stories - Page 14

In today's increasingly hybrid world, being agile and mobile when working is becoming significantly normalised. Mobility is a term that describes the use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, as well as other technologies, to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.

Having successful mobility in a business can increase staff satisfaction and create a more versatile and productive workflow system. Mobility can also be a key way to help organisations hire and develop better tech talents.
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Getac updates rugged K120 tablet for businesses in 'challenging' industries

Mon, 3rd May 2021
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The K120 now features an 11th generation Intel quad-core processor (i5 or i7), as well as Iris Xe graphics, 16GB memory, and more.
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Jamf rolls out same-day support for new Apple OS rollouts

Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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Jamf announces same-day support for new Apple operating systems, allowing IT admins to upgrade devices seamlessly.
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Dynabook expands education laptop range with 11.6' Dynabook E-10S

Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Dynabook introduces the new Dynabook E10-S laptop, designed for the education market, weighing just 1.15kg and featuring a 11.6 HD display.
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Jamf updates teacher and parent support for Mac & other Apple devices

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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The updates across Jamf Teacher and Jamf Parent apps, which are provided as part of the Jamf School offering, support remote and hybrid classroom environments.
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Apple jumps on the Bluetooth tracker bandwagon pioneered by Tile

Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Apple has entered the market for Bluetooth trackers, pioneered by companies like Tile - but as always, Apple puts its own spin on things.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Dynabook?

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Matt Tumminello, Product Marketing Manager for Dynabook ANZ, discusses the rebranding of Toshiba to Dynabook and more.
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Mobile devices biggest enterprise security threat - report

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Businesses at risk from cyber criminals due to rushed remote working during COVID-19, says Verizon. 49% experienced cybersecurity issues.
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Crawl, walk and run with SASE adoption

Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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Organisations seeking to deploy a secure access service edge (SASE) platform should start with crawl, walk, run approach, says report.
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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
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OPPO's Find X3 smartphone series shoots for one billion colours

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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OPPO has launched itself back into the smartphone market with the release of its new 'premium and futuristic' Find X3 Series.
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Ingram Micro offers huge discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads

Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Lenovo ThinkPads are now available at incredible prices from Ingram Micro, making them a must-have for businesses. Get yours today!.
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Dropbox acquires document sharing platform DocSend

Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Dropbox has agreed to buy document management firm DocSend for $165m as it looks to capitalise on remote working opportunities.
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Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web

Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
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Yubico pledges to secure world's most at-risk organisations

Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Yubico is partnering with Microsoft to offer 25,000 free YubiKey security keys to high profile and high risk organisations across 31 countries.
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Xero launches authentication app to boost account security

Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.
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Telstra switches on low band 5G network for commercial use

Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Telstra launches low band 5G network across 1200 sites, using repurposed spectrum. Aims to cover 75% of Australia by June.
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PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC

Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.
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SMBs look to laptops for work mobility, but many don't see a future in remote working

Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Laptops are the future of work for many SMBs in Asia Pacific post-COVID-19, but owners may not be ready, says a new survey from IDC and ASUS.
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Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand

Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.
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Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.