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Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk
Apple

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk

Apple has announced a recall of some wall plug adapters used in New Zealand after it was revealed they have a risk of electrical shock.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
iOS augmented reality app brings video walls to life
Digital Signage

iOS augmented reality app brings video walls to life

Digital signage vendor Planar is using augmented reality to help customers envisage what video walls will look like in their actual environment.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
Is Christchurch NZ's latest IT hotspot?
Software Development

Is Christchurch NZ's latest IT hotspot?

Christchurch's tech scene booms, with SEEK revealing a surge in IT jobs as the city's rebuild diversifies job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016

Global Stories

Retail stories

No surprises here: Microsoft and Google top cloud email vendors
Microsoft

No surprises here: Microsoft and Google top cloud email vendors

Cloud email is gaining popularity among enterprises worldwide, with Microsoft and Google leading the way, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained
Malware

Ransom32, the Next Step in Ransomware-as-a-Service, explained

The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model is still seeing growth in an industry that is rapidly changing every day.

By Tyler Moffitt • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Microsoft dominating as cloud email gains enterprise traction
Microsoft

Microsoft dominating as cloud email gains enterprise traction

Microsoft leads the enterprise cloud email market, with 8.5% of public companies using Office 365 as adoption grows globally, Gartner reports.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
What are the major BI and analytics trends for Aussie companies in 2016
Data Analytics

What are the major BI and analytics trends for Aussie companies in 2016

Australian organisations will focus on advanced analytics in 2016, driving business innovation and creating competitive advantage.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Surfing the Crest: Top Technology Trends in 2016
Smart Cities

Surfing the Crest: Top Technology Trends in 2016

The technology industry moves at a relentless pace, making it both exhilarating and unforgiving. Here are six predictions for 2016.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?
Wireless Networks

Cyber security knowledge on the rise, but is it enough?

On the whole, people appreciate how much technology has improved their lives, but the risk of personal information being exposed is on their minds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Healthcare, govt and retail driving mobility spend
Supply Chain

Healthcare, govt and retail driving mobility spend

Healthcare, government and retail are driving mobility sales, with mobility offering 'transformative' opportunities for vendors – and resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
HPE launches new offerings to accelerate move to all-flash data center
Storage

HPE launches new offerings to accelerate move to all-flash data center

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched new storage and backup solutions its says will accelerate the move to all-flash data centers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
Telstra Ventures invests in Chinese cloud storage tech
Network Infrastructure

Telstra Ventures invests in Chinese cloud storage tech

Telstra Ventures has invested in cloud-storage company Qiniu, whose technology enables customers to collect, store and analyse 'huge' amounts of data.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
Microsoft's Surface Book touches down in New Zealand
Microsoft

Microsoft's Surface Book touches down in New Zealand

Microsoft's first ever laptop, the Surface Book, will be available in retail stores around the country from today.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jan 2016
DX spending to surpass $2.1 billion
Digital Transformation

DX spending to surpass $2.1 billion

IDC forecasts worldwide spending on DX technologies to reach $2.1bn in 2019, with enterprises as the biggest investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
10 trends from CES 2016
CES

10 trends from CES 2016

The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas provided a glimpse of new technology and innovation to come during the rest of the year.

By Rob Gallagher • 9 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Shadow data could cost organisations millions
Document Management

Shadow data could cost organisations millions

The threat of shadow data in the enterprise is on the rise as cloud app usage surges, opening organisations to $1.9 million in potential losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay
Dick Smith

Dick Smith administrators seek creditors meeting delay

Administrators for Dick Smith Holdings will front the Federal Court of Australia this week to ask for approval to delay the next meeting of creditors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016