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Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge
Internet of Things

Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge

Massey Uni students bagged USD $25,000 cash and equipment at Keysight's global IoT challenge in NYC with their innovative air quality sensors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Exclusive: Aruba on APAC growth, new SMB go-to-market strategy
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Aruba on APAC growth, new SMB go-to-market strategy

TechDay spoke to Aruba global SMEs VP and GM Amol Mitra about networking trends in Asia-Pacific and Aruba's latest offering in the SMB market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China
eLearning

Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China

The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Data integrity key to a secure, AI-driven enterprise - ManageEngine
Data Analytics

Data integrity key to a secure, AI-driven enterprise - ManageEngine

AI will provide opportunities for Australian organisations to innovate and differentiate themselves across all areas of business, according to PwC.

By Rajesh Ganesan • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2019
New line of GoPro gear comes to stores this month
Digital Entertainment

New line of GoPro gear comes to stores this month

GoPro's family of devices will grow a little larger in October, as the GoPro HERO8 Black, GoPro MAX, and Mods hit shelves later this month.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
NVIDIA launches RTX-based AI for live streamers
Gaming

NVIDIA launches RTX-based AI for live streamers

NVIDIA unveils RTX Broadcast Engine at TwitchCon, empowering live streamers and developers with AI-driven AR effects, style filters, and virtual greenscreens.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
GlobalData reveals top 25 global companies by market capitalization
Health Technologies

GlobalData reveals top 25 global companies by market capitalization

GlobalData's Q1 2019 report shows Microsoft and Apple leading in market capitalisation, with NVIDIA, Intuit, and VMware making significant gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Software Development

Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant

Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Where content services fits in a shared services model – Hyland
Document Management

Where content services fits in a shared services model – Hyland

Hyland demonstrates how content services can revolutionise Shared Services models, promoting efficiency, collaboration, and cost savings across departments.

By Jamie Atherton • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019
How to use smarter data to reach tomorrow's consumer
Customer Relationship Management

How to use smarter data to reach tomorrow's consumer

Organisations that understand how and why to use the data at their disposal will have a massive competitive advantage.

By Sue Klose • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
LG releases insane 88in 8K OLED TV
Digital Signage

LG releases insane 88in 8K OLED TV

It includes the LG Alpha 9 (α9) Gen 2 processor, Cinema HDR, and LG ThinQ AI with Google Assistant support built-in and Amazon Alexa on its way.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Dell announces new data protection solutions
Data Protection

Dell announces new data protection solutions

Dell Technologies introduces PowerProtect DD Series Appliances for data protection, management, and recovery at scale.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report
Firewalls

Most organisations exhibiting malicious RDP behaviour - report

Remote Desktop Protocol is a vital tool for managed service providers (MSPs) in their management of hundreds of client networks and systems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment
Physical Security

ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment

The Commerce Commission is working with Police after computer equipment was stolen, compromising confidential transcripts from over 200 meetings and interviews.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Kiwi software startup and AWS create new tool to empower businesses
Data Analytics

Kiwi software startup and AWS create new tool to empower businesses

AWS helps NZ startup Quantiful create consumer insight-led business planning tool QU. Forecast accuracy improves 15%-60% for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Nokia releases latest low-price Android Go phone
Semiconductors

Nokia releases latest low-price Android Go phone

Nokia unveils the 1 Plus in New Zealand: a budget-friendly Android Go smartphone with dynamic design, enhanced security, and superb imaging for NZD $159.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
Multi-cloud networks: Reseller opportunities with Fortinet
Firewalls

Multi-cloud networks: Reseller opportunities with Fortinet

Multi-cloud networks are becoming the norm in New Zealand, but they also present security challenges, which can be addressed with Fortinet's Security Fabric.

By Peter Saunders • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019