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GSMA predicts one billion new mobile subscribers by 2020
Health Technologies

GSMA predicts one billion new mobile subscribers by 2020

By 2020 an additional one billion people will become mobile subscribers, according to a new GSMA report published at the 2015 Mobile World Congress.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3
Digital Signage

Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, saying the new phones are ultra slim and geared toward younger consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Apple unveils 'reimagined' super skinny MacBook with Retina display
Gaming

Apple unveils 'reimagined' super skinny MacBook with Retina display

Apple revolutionises portability with its ultra-thin MacBook, touting a Retina display and a single USB-C port.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015

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New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn
PitchMetrics

New things ahead for ICONZ-Webvision's Deidre Steyn

After more than three years at ICONZ-Webvisions, Steyn has decided to go out on her own and start a consulting firm.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
PC market makes a comeback
Notebook

PC market makes a comeback

The PC market is in a state of flux, with shipments expected to fall in 2015 but grow in 2016 and 2017, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Durex's big announcement is a big turn off
Durex

Durex's big announcement is a big turn off

Durex's tech breakthrough for better sex? It's just the off button on your phone—a cheeky marketing ruse that's gone viral.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Wearables

Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?

Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy
Connector Systems

Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy

Connector Systems Australia has inked an exclusive distribution deal for SecureEnvoy's range of tokenless two-factor authentication products.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Why VoIP is essential for business
Unified Communications

Why VoIP is essential for business

VoIP revolutionises business comms, cutting costs and adding features traditional phone lines can't match, making global outreach affordable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Unified Communications

Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively

Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Apple gains dominance in healthcare sector
Open source

Apple gains dominance in healthcare sector

Apple is gaining traction in the health and medical research space with ResearchKit, the open source software framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Epson targets photogs with new SC-P600 photo printer
Document Management

Epson targets photogs with new SC-P600 photo printer

The new SureColor SC-P600, is a 'fast, flexible and easy-to-use' printer that produces professional, high-quality photo prints in sizes up to A3+.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent
Microsoft

Office 2016 for Mac measures up to Windows equivalent

Office 2016 for Mac levels up, promising seamless cross-platform functionality and a refreshed, Mac-centric design.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Synnex unveils its Apple plans
Supply Chain

Synnex unveils its Apple plans

Synnex believes the new deal to distribute the entire Apple computing range will be 'incremental business' for the distributor.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Wearables

Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app

Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!
Wearables

5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!

Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Can the Apple Watch help you sell?
Wearables

Can the Apple Watch help you sell?

Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed
Gaming

It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed

Apple has lifted the veil on the Apple Watch, revealing its special features and announcing it will officially be available April 24.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015