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2019 surge in IoT spending just 'scratching the surface'
Edge Computing

2019 surge in IoT spending just 'scratching the surface'

Investment in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions In Europe is set to continue its relentless march forward in 2019.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Gemalto: A look at what's in store for IoT security
Encryption

Gemalto: A look at what's in store for IoT security

Three predominant security tools emerged as the top methods Australian organisations are using to secure their IoT data/services/devices.

By Graeme Pyper • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Can Nike change sport with smart, self-lacing shoes?
Internet of Things

Can Nike change sport with smart, self-lacing shoes?

The shoe is connected to a smartphone app which will store preferences for how the footwear fits, loosening for time out and tightening in-game.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Cognizant named Leader in Magic Quadrant for app testing
DevOps

Cognizant named Leader in Magic Quadrant for app testing

In addition, Cognizant scored highest in Digital Business Assurance and Test Advisory Use Cases in Gartner's companion report.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Teens prove IoT device vulnerabilities by hacking them
Internet of Things

Teens prove IoT device vulnerabilities by hacking them

After two teens managed to hack hundreds of thousands of printers around the world, KYOCERA Document Solutions has some tips for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Why the growing threat of scam apps demands attention
Malware

Why the growing threat of scam apps demands attention

Unethical online advertising and app management can have serious consequences, warns ESET. Users urged to verify apps before installing to avoid scams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Connectivity in Tonga restored by SES following fibre outage
Fibre

Connectivity in Tonga restored by SES following fibre outage

Connectivity restored in Tonga by SES after cable cut. Digicel leverages SES's C-band beams to quickly bring mobile networks and broadband back online.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Adobe acquires leading 3D creation software Substance
Gaming

Adobe acquires leading 3D creation software Substance

With the acquisition of Allegorithmic, Adobe takes on the industry leading 3D textures and materials creation software for Creative Cloud.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Samsung cracks 1TB embedded smartphone storage
Storage

Samsung cracks 1TB embedded smartphone storage

The new Universal Flash Storage offers the most internal memory yet and 10x the speed of a typical microSD card for data-intensive applications.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever
Semiconductors

IDC: Worst smartphone sales year ever

Smartphone shipments decline 4.9% in Q4 2018, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to data from IDC.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
5 tips for protection against surging number of scam apps
Malware

5 tips for protection against surging number of scam apps

We all love them and our lives are effectively run by them, but research has revealed apps are increasingly growing deceitful with ulterior motives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
How marketing automation could shape NZ's future
Data Analytics

How marketing automation could shape NZ's future

85% of leisure travellers decide on activities post-arrival, highlighting the need for timely, tailored marketing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership
Unified Communications

ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership

BDC Services will provide customers in Australia with an online store for ServersCheck products and local technical pre-sales and onsite support.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
How an internal chatbot can streamline a business
Unified Communications

How an internal chatbot can streamline a business

Chatbots have typically been used for customer experience, but AvePoint ANZ believes employees should also benefit from their use.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware

In this exclusive interview, Blancco's Fredrik Forslund details just how expensive the issue of data centre waste has become.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers
IT Automation

Automation Anywhere announces new digital workers

Automation Anywhere has unveiled human-centric digital workers to help organisations automate repetitive tasks and accelerate digital transformation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service
Unified Communications

Chorus to trial 10Gbps fibre broadband service

Chorus is set to trial its first 10Gbps residential and SME fibre broadband service in New Zealand, with up to 30 customers initially taking part.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Digital Realty announces build of its third Singapore data centre
Hyperscale

Digital Realty announces build of its third Singapore data centre

The company has acquired land adjacent to its existing Singapore data centre and intends to build a 50 MW monster.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019