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Acer's new laptops for business and education
EduTech

Acer's new laptops for business and education

The TravelMate X514 is designed for business and commercial use, while the Chromebook Spin 13 aims for the growing classroom device market.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost
Lenovo

Lenovo's latest ThinkPads get a security boost

Keeping in line with the torrent of product releases coming out of MWC Barcelona this week, Lenovo has added a range of new devices to its ThinkPad family.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: The Logitech R500 laser presentation remote
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Logitech R500 laser presentation remote

The Logitech R500, priced at USD $69, offers effortless control of presentations with a 20m range. Compatible with multiple OS, it enhances delivery.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Sophos XG Firewall adds lateral movement protection
Malware

Sophos XG Firewall adds lateral movement protection

The new capabilities will help to prevent targeted, manual cyber attacks and exploits from further infiltrating a compromised network.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth
Network Infrastructure

Gartner - APAC PC shipments showing growth

Amid global stability, Asia Pacific and Japan PC shipments rose in Q3 2018, driven by corporate demand for Windows 10 upgrades, reports Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
Hands-on Review: The Blackview A20 smartphone - a surprising entry-level phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Blackview A20 smartphone - a surprising entry-level phone

Blackview, a new brand for many, offers the affordable A20 Android-based phone with surprising features at just $49.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Gaming, portability keeping PC market green despite numbers' drop
Gaming

Gaming, portability keeping PC market green despite numbers' drop

2-in-1s, ultra-slim notebooks and gaming PCs will keep market value growing, despite dropping sales numbers, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
IDC - Global traditional PC market growth strongest since 1Q12
Network Infrastructure

IDC - Global traditional PC market growth strongest since 1Q12

The traditional PC market witnessed its strongest growth since 1Q12, with 2Q18 shipments reaching 62.3 million units, a 2.7% year-on-year increase, per IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Gaming

Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys

Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Ingram Micro Australia to distribute Northbridge Secure's remote access products
Hybrid & Remote Work

Ingram Micro Australia to distribute Northbridge Secure's remote access products

Northbridge Secure partners with Ingram Micro to distribute NetConnect remote access products, improving collaboration with channel community.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Spend less time inking and more time printing with Epson
Printing

Spend less time inking and more time printing with Epson

Ensuring great long-term value, affordable low-cost refill bottles are available across the entire collection.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
IDC says there's a silver lining behind ongoing PC decline
PC Hardware

IDC says there's a silver lining behind ongoing PC decline

Despite the personal computing devices market posting another decline in 2017, IDC says there are a number of positive aspects to take advantage of.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Pixelbook vs MacBook: Google's new laptop could be perfect for creators
Google

Pixelbook vs MacBook: Google's new laptop could be perfect for creators

Google's Pixelbook enters the fray, promising a versatile experience for modern creators, challenging Apple's MacBook domain.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017

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Chorus to expand Wi-Fi trials following Christchurch success
Unified Communications

Chorus to expand Wi-Fi trials following Christchurch success

Chorus and N4L announced they are expanding a trial that uses Chorus network infrastructure to bring free internet into the homes of students.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Epson launches the WorkForce ET-4750 EcoTank all-in-one multifunction printer
Wireless Networks

Epson launches the WorkForce ET-4750 EcoTank all-in-one multifunction printer

Epson has launched the PrecisionCore-powered WorkForce ET-4750 refillable EcoTank all-in-one multifunction printer.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
Exclusive: Six key Kiwi takeaways from Aruba Atmosphere
Firewalls

Exclusive: Six key Kiwi takeaways from Aruba Atmosphere

Aruba's annual APAC Atmosphere served up plenty of info on the vendor's vision for smart spaces. But what was in it for the Kiwi reseller?.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Epson NZ launches new multifunctional printer
Wireless Networks

Epson NZ launches new multifunctional printer

Epson NZ's new WorkForce ET-4750 EcoTank printer offers up to two years of ink, cartridge-free printing, and advanced wireless connectivity, priced at NZD $749.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017