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Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017
Internet of Things

Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017

Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Learning across industries: 5 vertical looks at data Centers
DataCentre infrastructure

Learning across industries: 5 vertical looks at data Centers

Still, the opportunity for cross-industry learnings are significant as are those from the private to public sector and vice versa.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech
Data Analytics

Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech

Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Hyperscale

Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry

Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour

The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Noel Leeming reopens 'innovative' Chch store following TWG's strong revenue growth
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming reopens 'innovative' Chch store following TWG's strong revenue growth

Noel Leeming is reopening its teched-out flagship store in Christchurch, pulling together an innovative and state-of-the-art retail space.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era
Apple

Apple's results mark the end of the golden smartphone era

For the first time in 13 years, Apple has posted a decrease in financial performance, spelling ill tidings for the rest of the industry.

By Ronan de Renesse • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Updated: Dick Smith stores given closure deadline of April 30
Dick Smith

Updated: Dick Smith stores given closure deadline of April 30

Dates for the closures of the Dick Smith stores have been announced, with all stores across Australia and New Zealand due to be closed by May 01.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
Are you betting your career against the future?
Digital age

Are you betting your career against the future?

CIOs and IT professionals need to embrace digital business or risk being left behind, warns Gartner Research VP.

By Diana Morello • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

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IN PICS: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016
Ingram Micro

IN PICS: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016

The event is so far proving a hit, with attendees keen to check out the wide variety speakers and numerous exhibitors on display on the show floor.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Cloud, innovation and change: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off
Digital Transformation

Cloud, innovation and change: Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off

The Ingram Micro Showcase 2016 kicks off in Auckland, with a packed agenda of speakers, sessions and networking events. Stay tuned for live updates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
ZTE unveils next gen green data center
Unified Communications

ZTE unveils next gen green data center

ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Infrazone claims NZ first in ManageEngine Service Desk certification
ManageEngine

Infrazone claims NZ first in ManageEngine Service Desk certification

Infrazone claims it's the first company in New Zealand who has seen an employee through the ranks of ManageEngine's Service Desk Plus certification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
ZTE unveils top of rack data center switch
Hyperscale

ZTE unveils top of rack data center switch

ZTE launches a new 25G top of rack switch, offering cutting-edge solutions for data centers and campus networks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Japanese smartphone users all cybersecurity talk, but no action
Malware

Japanese smartphone users all cybersecurity talk, but no action

Japanese smartphone users might know more about cyber security, but that doesn't mean they're any safer, according to new research from ESET.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards
Apple

Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards

Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016