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IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining
PC Hardware

IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining

IDC has released their report that details a slight decline in the personal computing devices market through to 2021 - it's not all bad though.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?
Apple

The 30 day MacBook Pro challenge: Can a Windows user become a Mac convert?

Can a Windows user be converted into an Apple fan in just thirty days? I play guinea pig and use the MacBook Pro for work - and for play.

By Sara Barker • 17 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Lenovo looks to strengthen PC focus for channel partners in India
Partner Programmes

Lenovo looks to strengthen PC focus for channel partners in India

Lenovo shared its business strategy at a recent event with a clear focus on what it means for channel partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue
Health Technologies

Global IT spending increases – opportunities for vendors to continue

Global IT spending is forecast to reach nearly $2.4 trillion USD in 2017, representing an increase of 3.5 percent over 2016.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year
Semiconductors

Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year

Strength in its IoT, data centre and security offerings helped drive Intel revenues for 2016 up, but weren't enough to prevent declining net income.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'
Microsoft

Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'

Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators
Google

Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators

Chromebooks, the device of choice for educators, are set to get new features including stylus capabilities and world-facing cameras.

By Naveen Viswanatha • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards
HP

HP expands global battery recall due to fire and burn hazards

HP expands voluntary safety recall for notebook computer batteries sold between March 2013 and August 2015 due to fire and safety concerns.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging
Network Infrastructure

Declining APAC PC market set to stabilise, but will remain challenging

Asia Pacific PC market sees 5.5% YoY decrease in 2016, but commercial market contracts by only 1.4%, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble
Cybersecurity

Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble

The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017
Is the PC market on the road to recovery?
Lenovo

Is the PC market on the road to recovery?

Worldwide PC shipments in Q4 2016 totalled 70.2 million units, with a 1.5% decline YoY, according to IDC's tracker.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018
Notebook

Global tablet market finishes the year on a low, but should rebound come 2018

Although these markets are forecast for growth in the detachable segment, the disproportionate decline in slate tablets ensures no growth until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2016

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Updated: 7 key opportunities for Kiwi partners from HP Partner First Forum
HP

Updated: 7 key opportunities for Kiwi partners from HP Partner First Forum

HP New Zealand Partner First Forum highlighted a number of adjacent markets for HP's resellers to grow into. And the markets are...

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups
Microsoft

Microsoft: Connecting Kiwi schools through professional learning groups

Primarily because it links into the professional development model that is increasingly being adopted in New Zealand schools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Rugged mobility: Take your PC anywhere you need it – without fear
Conbrio Technology Group

Rugged mobility: Take your PC anywhere you need it – without fear

As we become an increasingly mobile workforce, demand for devices that accompany us anywhere has soared - here's a look into two Durabook products.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success
Symantec

Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

If you're planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Ingram Micro NZ HP resellers sailing away to Bermuda in new promo
HP

Ingram Micro NZ HP resellers sailing away to Bermuda in new promo

Ingram Micro New Zealand resellers could be Bermuda bound if they surpass expectations in the distributor's new HP promotion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft celebrate 25 year partnership
Microsoft

Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft celebrate 25 year partnership

Twenty-five years is a lifetime in tech, but for Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft, there's still more to come in their 25 year partnership.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016