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Noel Leeming's newest employee is a digital human called Nola
Digital Signage

Noel Leeming's newest employee is a digital human called Nola

Noel Leeming's Newmarket store in Auckland introduces Nola, a digital human created by Jade and UneeQ, to assist customers and enhance retail experiences.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
Telia Carrier strengthens integrity of internet's core
Unified Communications

Telia Carrier strengthens integrity of internet's core

Internet connectivity network Telia Carrier has rolled out technology that secures critical route updates and BGP announcements across its internet backbone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
Positioning SD-WAN within the scale of network transformation - ThousandEyes
Network Infrastructure

Positioning SD-WAN within the scale of network transformation - ThousandEyes

If one isn't careful, SD-WAN can easily soak up a disproportionate amount of resources compared to its benefit.

By Angelique Medina • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
You're invited to QNAP 2020 TechDay: Leveraging digital technologies to transform your business
Storage

You're invited to QNAP 2020 TechDay: Leveraging digital technologies to transform your business

Join QNAP's 2020 TechDay to see how advanced digital technologies can transform your business, reduce costs, and boost profits. Secure your spot now!.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Enterprise incident response plans suffer from neglect – Verizon study
Cybersecurity

Enterprise incident response plans suffer from neglect – Verizon study

Nearly 60% of firms neglect to update their incident response plans, risking outdated defences against cyber-attacks, a Verizon study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant
DevOps

Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant

It was positioned as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Asia/Pacific.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks
Fintech

Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks

The solution uses Hyperledger fabric blockchain to enable financial institutions to facilitate both debit and credit payments, faster.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Ingram Micro boosts IoT offerings with Netvox deal
Internet of Things

Ingram Micro boosts IoT offerings with Netvox deal

Ingram Micro New Zealand partners with Netvox to enhance its IoT offerings, including end-to-end LoRaWAN solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports
Surveillance

Japan rolls out more facial recognition gates at airports

More airports around Japan will soon be rolling out automated facial recognition gates for travellers passing through immigration and passport control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Fujitsu takes consumer prediction up a notch
Data Analytics

Fujitsu takes consumer prediction up a notch

New technique leverages AI to offer optimised strategies for professionals in areas including marketing, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Noel Leeming launches new protection plan
Retail technologies

Noel Leeming launches new protection plan

Noel Leeming unveils protection service plans offering customers enhanced purchase protection for technology and appliances.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Veritas and Pure Storage team up to reduce downtime for applications and services
Storage

Veritas and Pure Storage team up to reduce downtime for applications and services

Veritas and Pure Storage have forged an enhanced collaboration to bolster application resiliency and data protection, minimising downtime for critical services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices
Unified Communications

Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices

book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC
Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes
EduTech

Mr Humfreez: The sheep that shows Kiwis their cold, damp homes

This isn't a living, breathing animal but a model sheep with hygroscopic horns and a nose coated in thermochromic ink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Animates data breach affects thousands of online customers
Breach Prevention

Animates data breach affects thousands of online customers

New Zealand pet retailer Animates has taken its website offline after a data breach compromised 2,700 customers' personal and payment details.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Vodafone's new streaming box launches in NZ
Digital Entertainment

Vodafone's new streaming box launches in NZ

Users don't need to be a Vodafone broadband customer to access the viewing experience of Vodafone TV and wireless connectivity is inbuilt into the new device.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019