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Change at the top for Shoply as merger nears
Anyware

Change at the top for Shoply as merger nears

Shoply CEO Vaughan Clark has abruptly retired from the top job, with an interim executive chairman stepping in until the merger is completed.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

Global Stories

New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Digital Signage

New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched

The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Network security market grows rapidly in APAC region
Network Infrastructure

Network security market grows rapidly in APAC region

High adoption of BYOD policies and cloud computing in the APAC region will aid the growth of the global network security market through to 2019.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Three cloud storage models and how to make them work for your organisation
Storage

Three cloud storage models and how to make them work for your organisation

The virtualisation of the data centre has prompted a virtualisation wave in storage, as has the rise of cloud data centres.

By Brandon Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?
Cybersecurity

Is the cloud really a safe place to store confidential information?

Lawyers storing clients' confidential information in the cloud risk it being accessed by US authorities without permission.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
All Dick Smith extended warranties to be honoured
Customers

All Dick Smith extended warranties to be honoured

The Warranty Group is assuring Dick Smith customers it will honour all extended warranties sold by the failed company across Australia and New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 tackling to stores this April
Gaming

All Blacks Rugby Challenge 3 tackling to stores this April

Rugby fans will be excited to know that the official release date for All Black Rugby Challenge 3 has now been revealed.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Five tips for choosing the right Cloud backup provider
Disaster Recovery

Five tips for choosing the right Cloud backup provider

Secure, compliant, restorable: Key criteria for selecting your ideal cloud backup partner to safeguard vital business data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
NEC Australia becomes a strategic Microsoft IoT partner
Digital Signage

NEC Australia becomes a strategic Microsoft IoT partner

NEC Australia joins Microsoft's Azure IoT program to develop IoT solutions for vertical markets using Azure cloud platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Traditional tech is dead: ManageEngine rolls out forward-thinking solution
Management

Traditional tech is dead: ManageEngine rolls out forward-thinking solution

ManageEngine, the IT management software provider, is expanding into Australia and New Zealand with the launch of OpManager Plus.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
The four largest threats to your data
Disaster Recovery

The four largest threats to your data

The warnings about your data are everywhere, but have you ever stopped to think what you're protecting your data from?.

By KeepItSafe • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Review: Tom Clancy's The Division takes online shooters to another level
Gaming

Review: Tom Clancy's The Division takes online shooters to another level

Tom Clancy's The Division is one of the more unique MMO video games out there as it's a shooter instead of a fantasy-based RPG.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
UPDATED: Dick Smith name to live on under new owners, Kogan.com
Dick Smith

UPDATED: Dick Smith name to live on under new owners, Kogan.com

Kogan.com has purchased Dick Smith's online business and plans to keep the Dick Smith brand alive. Ruslan Kogan explains why - and how.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Warehouse, Noel Leeming online sales soar
Noel Leeming

Warehouse, Noel Leeming online sales soar

The Warehouse Group is reports online sales ahead of domestic levels, with Noel Leeming growing online sales faster than the rest of NZ market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
NanoLumens and Navori Labs team up for easier, faster digital signage
Digital Signage

NanoLumens and Navori Labs team up for easier, faster digital signage

NanoLumens and Navori Labs have teamed up in an effort to enable quicker deployment and monetisation of digital signage networks.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards
Apple

Kiwis love their iPhones, according to ConsumerNZ awards

Kiwis show iPhone adoration, as Apple nabs ConsumerNZ's mobile top brand accolade with soaring satisfaction scores.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
oOh!media calls up analytics for targeted out of home advertising
Digital Signage

oOh!media calls up analytics for targeted out of home advertising

oOh!media is ramping up its targeted advertising offerings for out of home with an exclusive partnership with data and analytics company Quantium.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016