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Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be
Cloud Access Security Broker

Your mobile phone ain't as safe as it used to be

If you ever believed your mobile device was less exposed to online threats, now's the time to take another look.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks
IoT Security

New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks

Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Digital Entertainment

VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown

Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Why security is critical during cloud migration
Migration

Why security is critical during cloud migration

The transition to the cloud offers agility and economy, but complex migrations require robust security measures to mitigate rising cyber threats.

By Geoff Andrews • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
How AI benefits customer service
Customer Relationship Management

How AI benefits customer service

Advanced analytics techniques for customer care are finally moving from the lab to production, using machine learning and AI to find context in customer data.

By Brendan Maree • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer

Epson's ET-4700 EcoTank Workforce Printer boasts miserly ink consumption and superb print quality, perfect for small businesses or home use.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Get on the piste with When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Gaming

Get on the piste with When Ski Lifts Go Wrong

You want to be picking up all three stars for each level, but you can progress to the next as long as you've successfully got your skier over the line.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
Lenovo DCG to launch new edge server similar in size to a laptop
DataCentre infrastructure

Lenovo DCG to launch new edge server similar in size to a laptop

The company has unveiled its new server which is a result of its continued investment in solutions supporting IoT and edge computing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Feb 2019
A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far
Hyperscale

A look at some of the big data centre openings in 2019 so far

Alibaba Cloud, Facebook, and Oracle - among others - have already opened major facilities this year, so here's a round-up.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Feb 2019
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 goes up against the Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S10 goes up against the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

While these two phones appear to be unlikely competitors, the fact that retail at the same price point pits them directly against one another.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless
Cybersecurity

Use a password manager? New study reveals it may be worse than useless

The study finds using a number of the top password managers is no better than putting your passwords in a text file and saving it to your desktop.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Jobs of the future: Will humans outmatch AI co-workers
Artificial Intelligence

Jobs of the future: Will humans outmatch AI co-workers

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research forecasts 4.1 million job openings in Australia by 2024.

By Benjamin Pring • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Data center colocation market to hit $90b in next five years
Hyperscale

Data center colocation market to hit $90b in next five years

As data center services grow in popularity across enterprises large and small, the colocation market is seeing the benefits in market size.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Cloud data warehouse trends and best practices
Storage

Cloud data warehouse trends and best practices

New survey finds that cloud data warehouses offer stronger performance and greater flexibility than on-premise databases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone
Smart Home

Top 10 facts about RoBoHoN, Sharp's new robot phone

Sharp's RoBoHoN robot phone, a Japan-exclusive marvel, combines telephony with humanoid features, offering cutting-edge tech like LTE, 3G, and cloud access.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
By 2040, landlines will probably be dead
Unified Communications

By 2040, landlines will probably be dead

Landlines could be obsolete by 2040, say tech experts, as 78% of users now seek plans without them, favouring smartphones and internet calling.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it
Customer Relationship Management

As online GST looms, Kiwis aren't too fussed about it

A recent Canstar Blue online shopping consumer poll found that only 29% of 1659 respondents will be put off buying things from international websites.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Galaxy S10: Apple notch, meet the Samsung 'punchhole'
Digital Signage

Galaxy S10: Apple notch, meet the Samsung 'punchhole'

Samsung unveils Galaxy S10 range, boasting advances in display, camera and performance a decade after first Galaxy S.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019