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Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled
Samsung

Spark is in but Alcatel is out: NZ's top five smartphone vendors reshuffled

Spark has edged out Alcatel from the top five vendors in the New Zealand smartphone market, according IDC's latest smartphone shipment stats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
The latest Phablet from Huawei - Meet Mate 9
Huawei

The latest Phablet from Huawei - Meet Mate 9

Like a decent chef's knife, the Mate 9 is well balanced and sits comfortably in the hand thanks to clever design tweaks.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Six key takeaways from Ingram Micro New Zealand Showcase
Notebook

Six key takeaways from Ingram Micro New Zealand Showcase

Cloud, UCC, lifecycle management and Ingram Micro as a software engineering firm ... we look at the key themes of yesterday's Ingram Micro Showcase.

By Heather Wright • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

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Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017
Cybersecurity

Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Malware

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly
Supply Chain

BYOD causing headaches for enterprises when not managed correctly

Unmanaged BYOD policies risk data breaches, IT disruption, and hefty fines, warns NETSCOUT, stressing proactive management and technology use.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments
Fintech

Xero and Apple Pay unite for easier payments

Xero integrates Apple Pay, speeding up invoice payments for 862k users and enhancing small business cash flows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline
Wearables

Fitbit still on top in wearables market, Apple's 'aging lineup' sees decline

Wearables market sees 3.1% growth in Q3, with fitness trackers leading the way, accounting for 85% of the market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2016
Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017
Unified Communications

Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017

Workplaces are transforming. Technology is the driving force. And it's impacting business at all levels, from C-Suite to intern.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
New Zealand finally gets Android Pay - but only if you're with BNZ
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand finally gets Android Pay - but only if you're with BNZ

Android users can finally rejoice as Android Pay is now officially available in New Zealand - but only to BNZ customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Gaming

Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster

This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Notebook

Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018

Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
What is the future of sales without sellers?
Hyperscale

What is the future of sales without sellers?

There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Malware

Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data
Data Analytics

67,000 Kiwis hunting free mobile data

This time those people wandering around with phones are not trying to catch cutesy fictional characters. They're after free 2degrees mobile data.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers
Wearables

Consumers 'bored' of smartwatches and fitness trackers

Nearly 30% of smartwatches are abandoned because people find them useless or get bored, says Gartner's 2016 Personal Technologies survey.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Lexmark eyes market growth in Australia with new distie deal
Printing

Lexmark eyes market growth in Australia with new distie deal

Lexmark chooses Alloys as national distributor of its award-winning printer and MFP hardware in Australia, expanding their partnership.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016