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Using electronic data interchange to maximise business revenue in peak seasons
Partner Programmes

Using electronic data interchange to maximise business revenue in peak seasons

Electronic data interchange (EDI) can provide a solution to the challenges presented during peak shopping seasons.

By John Delaney • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
New Dyson air purifier attacks indoor pollutants
Smart Home

New Dyson air purifier attacks indoor pollutants

Dyson introduces new Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde range to tackle indoor pollutants, including formaldehyde, for improved air quality.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
AA Smartfuel launches Shopify app for local retailers
Marketing Technologies

AA Smartfuel launches Shopify app for local retailers

AA Smartfuel has launched a new app to help New Zealand retailers on Shopify's platform take advantage of its fuel discount programme.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
Jabra launches Evolve2 30 headset with concentration in mind
Unified Communications

Jabra launches Evolve2 30 headset with concentration in mind

Jabra expands its Evolve2 range with the launch of the lightweight Evolve2 30 headset, designed for desk workers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Kasada launches new defenses against bot attacks
Cybersecurity

Kasada launches new defenses against bot attacks

Kasada has announced the general availability of its new V2 platform in a bid to address the increasing sophistication of bot attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Google Cloud, Automation Anywhere partnership to accelerate intelligent automation adoption
Unified Communications

Google Cloud, Automation Anywhere partnership to accelerate intelligent automation adoption

Automation Anywhere and Google Cloud have partnered to accelerate intelligent automation adoption with global enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Pure Storage and Microsoft empower businesses on their cloud journey
Storage

Pure Storage and Microsoft empower businesses on their cloud journey

Pure Storage has announced the general availability of Pure Cloud Block Store on Microsoft's Azure Marketplace.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Take a virtual tour of Digital Realty's third Singapore data center
Hyperscale

Take a virtual tour of Digital Realty's third Singapore data center

Digital Realty to open its largest data center in Singapore in April, offering full retail colocation services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Unified Communications

ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Data platforms failing to meet requirements of today, survey shows
Cloud Services

Data platforms failing to meet requirements of today, survey shows

Many businesses are reconsidering their existing data platforms, with 74% experiencing issues, according to new research from SingleStore.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Why your data backup strategy could be hindering business innovation
Disaster Recovery

Why your data backup strategy could be hindering business innovation

If an organisation has a hybrid IT strategy, a hybrid data protection strategy is required, writes Cohesity managing director for ANZ Brad Newton.

By Brad Newton • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Barracuda expands MSP portfolio
Firewalls

Barracuda expands MSP portfolio

Barracuda Networks expands its portfolio of solutions for IT managed service providers, including Barracuda CloudGen Access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Organisations investing in IoT, AI to enhance CX following COVID-19
Customer Relationship Management

Organisations investing in IoT, AI to enhance CX following COVID-19

Pandemic challenges have catalysed technology trends across the globe and accelerated organisations' digital transformations sooner than initially predicted.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mobile Device Management

Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web

A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Shopify expansion fast-forwards 10 years as NZ retailers rush to go digital
Marketing Technologies

Shopify expansion fast-forwards 10 years as NZ retailers rush to go digital

Shopify's rapid growth in the New Zealand market was further accelerated by the pandemic, which saw an eCommerce boom as consumers flocked to online shopping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
ANZ shunning digital fatigue despite digital reliance during pandemic - report
Unified Communications

ANZ shunning digital fatigue despite digital reliance during pandemic - report

Relationships with technology thrived in Australia and New Zealand in 2020, despite the pandemic, according to Infosys research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021

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Ingram Micro offers huge discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads
Unified Communications

Ingram Micro offers huge discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads

Lenovo ThinkPads are now available at incredible prices from Ingram Micro, making them a must-have for businesses. Get yours today!.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Fitbit's Ace 3 encourages kids to keep moving
Fitness

Fitbit's Ace 3 encourages kids to keep moving

The tracker features more animated clock faces and accessories, in addition to popular features like step counts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021