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Wifi secure

Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Businesses unaware of risks when using public Wi-Fi, says F-Secure. Hackers can access email and financial data in minutes.
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Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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Fortinet has closed its acquisition of Meru Networks for an approximate $44 million in cash. Meru employees officially join Fortinet.
Bridgibg

Ruckus Wireless launches smart Wi-Fi bridging system

Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Ruckus Wireless launches ZoneFlex P300, an outdoor smart WiFi bridging system, delivering fast broadband connectivity over long distances.
Wifi calling

Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers

Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Wi-Fi calling changes communication behavior among users, with more frequent and longer voice calls, claims a new Ericsson report.
Wireless management

Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Netgear has launched a cloud-based IT service platform for resellers and end-users, with its first module providing centralised Wi-Fi management.
Wiif

Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Govt assures Wi-Fi in NZ schools is safe with exposure levels far below health risk limits, amidst global health debates.
Win10 security

Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user's contacts.
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Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.
Netgear router

Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.
Wireless network

Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks

Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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​Wi-Fi networks will carry more than 115,000PB (Petabytes) of data by 2019. This is the equivalent of more than six billion Blu-ray movies.
Global money

Kiwi Wi-Fi company takes it to the Aussies

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Tomizone has bolstered it's international expansion, inking a deal with Kordia Australia which will see its Wi-Fi offerings deployed across Australia.
Taupo town centre

Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Funded by T>Stream, Taupo towncentre will have access to free a WiFi service, in a move to keep residents and tourists in the town for longer.
Microsoft wifi

Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.
D link

D-Link launches new HD WiFi camera

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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D-Link has launched its first consumer camera with the latest generation 802.11AC wireless technology in New Zealand and Australia.
Golden future

Tomizone, AU$5 million the richer, executes growth plan

Fri, 29th May 2015
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Kiwi Wi-Fi company Tomizone is gearing up for a major assualt on international markets after securing AU$5 million in public capital funding.
Wifi bbq

An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????

Tue, 26th May 2015
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Green Mountain Grill sports a Wi-Fi access point and is iPhone controlled. It's an improbable combo, but in use it worked well.
Voip and ism

VoIP and IMS market hits $1.3bn

Mon, 25th May 2015
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The carrier VoIP market is off to a strong start in 2015 and shows no signs of letting down, with more providers expanding their offerings.
Wifi top dog

Hills top dog for Ruckus Wireless

Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Hills has taken out the Distributor of the Year award for Ruckus Wireless, after helping grow the vendor's Australian revenues by 30% year on year.
Cafe wifi

Tomizone eyes major expansion following capital raising

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Kiwi managed Wi-Fi service company Tomizone completes AU$5 million capital raising today as international sales pipeline 'explodes'.
Google fibre

Could Google upset the mobile Apple cart with Google Fi?

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Google Fi shakes up the industry, potentially outsmarting Apple with its seamless network-switching and cost-effective data plans.