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Avaya appoints new MD focusing on digital transformation in ASEAN
Digital Transformation

Avaya appoints new MD focusing on digital transformation in ASEAN

​Avaya has today announced the appointment of a new managing director for the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN).

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
DNA adds uberAgent to Splunk ecosystem
Security Information and Event Management

DNA adds uberAgent to Splunk ecosystem

DNA Connect boosts Splunk with uberAgent for enhanced monitoring and SLA maintenance in Australian IT sectors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Ruckus names Hills as its distributor of the year
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus names Hills as its distributor of the year

Hills says the award recognises their outstanding performance as a distributor, as they have outstripped their competitors in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update
Software Development

Apple kills 32-bit apps in iOS 11 update

Thousands of apps will disappear from the App Store as iOS 11 kills 32-bit apps, potentially resulting in a loss of revenue for businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update
iOS

iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update

iOS 11 rolls out with AR capabilities, enhanced Siri, and a revamped App Store, marking the most significant update for iPad yet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Waymo and Intel collaborate on self-driving car technology
Cartech

Waymo and Intel collaborate on self-driving car technology

Waymo and Intel gear up for a driverless future, aiming to slash road fatalities with AI-powered self-driving cars.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Intel invests US$1billion in AI to 'make the impossible possible'
Artificial Intelligence

Intel invests US$1billion in AI to 'make the impossible possible'

Intel splurges $1bn on AI, vowing to revolutionise healthcare, climate research and more, with a robust tech and R&D investment plan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Loyal DJI customers can get US$1,000 off the Ronin 2
Drones

Loyal DJI customers can get US$1,000 off the Ronin 2

Upgrade your movie magic with DJI's loyalty offer: Get a £720 discount on the new Ronin 2, the gimbal that's reshaping cinematic shots!.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors
Marketing Technologies

Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.

By Rebecca Caroe • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now
Cybersecurity

There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now

More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017
Malware

6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.

By Maya Horowitz • 6 min read • Sat, 16th Sep 2017
Introducing bandwidth on demand - the latest from BT
Bandwidth

Introducing bandwidth on demand - the latest from BT

With Bandwidth on demand, customers can increase bandwidth in real time when needed, for the period they require.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
HP launches new POS system to re-energise retail
Marketing Technologies

HP launches new POS system to re-energise retail

ElitePOS aims to modernise the traditional retail experience for brands with a fresh design, security and performance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

The ultimate remote worker combo - get a Jabra Evolve headset with HP's Elitebook 1030 x360
Unified Communications

The ultimate remote worker combo - get a Jabra Evolve headset with HP's Elitebook 1030 x360

Transform your remote work with HP's Elitebook 1030 x360 and the Jabra Evolve headset, an optimal duo for seamless mobile productivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers
Shopping

Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers

Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones
Apple

Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones

The iPhone X will be available for pre-order from both providers on October 27, and available from November 3.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week
Trade Me

8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week

Businesses in New Zealand are launching initiatives to celebrate Maori Language Week and promote the use of the Maori language.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017