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Modality Systems proud to be finalist in Microsoft Australia Partner Awards
Partner Programmes

Modality Systems proud to be finalist in Microsoft Australia Partner Awards

Modality Systems named finalist in 'Winning Together' category at Microsoft Australia Partner Awards. Winners announced September 5.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2016

Global Stories

Laptops stories

From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Microsoft

From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10

Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Symantec

Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.

By Satnam Narang • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Physical Security

Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'
Unified Communications

TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'

Video collaboration technology has helped nurses conduct face-to-face videoconferences with their TB patients, saving time and travel costs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful

The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I've trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in
Biometrics

SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in

With the Windows 10 Anniversary updates now being implemented, EMM provider SOTI is claiming it will support the new updates for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions
Riverbed

The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions

The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware
Malware

Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware

I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the purpose of which is not data processing or digital communications.

By Stephen Cobb • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Making open source culture more accessible to governments, established businesses, startups, and the public.
Open source

Making open source culture more accessible to governments, established businesses, startups, and the public.

Open Source // Open Society conference aims to turn New Zealand into a world leader in open source innovation.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Huawei sales up 40%; enterprise business 'on fast development track'
Ericsson

Huawei sales up 40%; enterprise business 'on fast development track'

Huawei has posted 40% year on year growth for the first half of the year, with its enterprise business 'on a fast development track'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability
HP

HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability

HP has confirmed the NZ pricing for the HP Elite x3, while at the same timing unveiling when the hotly-anticipated product will be available to Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of mixed times ahead for New Zealand PC market
Notebook

Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of mixed times ahead for New Zealand PC market

IDC New Zealand outlines the current state of play for the New Zealand PC market - and where the bright spots can be found in a declining market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Hands-on Review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD

Crucial's new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they've been asking for.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Application security: Extending the reach of your firewall
Firewalls

Application security: Extending the reach of your firewall

Apps. Everyone has plenty. That includes your staff, guests and unfortunately, cybercriminals. They all pose risks for malware infection. Advice?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies
Firewalls

For YOUR eyes only: Data loss prevention strategies

It's your job as the security professional at your company to prevent the loss of critical or sensitive data - here's some advice.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016