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FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no
Data Analytics

FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no

Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.

By Catherine Knowles • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds
Data Analytics

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016
Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back
Unified Communications

Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
Turns out it doesn't take much for your customers to go elsewhere
Customer Relationship Management

Turns out it doesn't take much for your customers to go elsewhere

Nearly half of customers will switch to a competitor within a day of receiving poor customer service, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
IoT represent enormous opportunities, says Red Hat
Internet of Things

IoT represent enormous opportunities, says Red Hat

Red Hat says Internet of Things offers big opportunities for businesses, with 6.4 billion connected devices forecast to be in use worldwide in 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
Bricks and mortar still king, according to new study
Centre for Advanced Retail Studies

Bricks and mortar still king, according to new study

Kiwi retailers still rely on brick and mortar stores for sales, loyalty and brand experience, according to a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Time to reassess your internet services
Unified Communications

Time to reassess your internet services

As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
PayPost chooses Signagelive to boost revenue and customer experience
Network Infrastructure

PayPost chooses Signagelive to boost revenue and customer experience

PayPost, Lithuania's National Post Office, has deployed Signagelive's powered digital signage network in its outdoor payment kiosks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers
Marketing Technologies

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
Skyfii scores three-year data analytics Wi-Fi contract
Data Analytics

Skyfii scores three-year data analytics Wi-Fi contract

Data services company Skyfii has won a three-year contract with Lederer Group, that will see it supply data analytics and Wi-Fi services.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
Inside Info nabs Qlik Partner of the Year two years running
Data Analytics

Inside Info nabs Qlik Partner of the Year two years running

Inside Info named Qlik's ANZ Partner of the Year for second consecutive year. Over 120 active Qlik deployments across Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
How will the next major meta trend in networking cause global change?
Unified Communications

How will the next major meta trend in networking cause global change?

In order to support the next twenty years of innovation, the coming major meta trend will reshape businesses and organisations around the world.

By Gary Denman • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
APAC becoming the frontline for IoT, says expert
Internet of Things

APAC becoming the frontline for IoT, says expert

The Asia Pacific region is leading the way in the Internet of Things, with 8.6 billion connected devices, says SAP's CIO for Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Signagelive incorporates NFC tags
Digital Signage

Signagelive incorporates NFC tags

Signagelive has announced the incorporation of Near Field Communication tags and beacon technology into its System on Chip and HTML5 software.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Global data center equipment market to be worth $72 billion by 2020
Virtualisation

Global data center equipment market to be worth $72 billion by 2020

The global data center equipment market is driven by rising demand in telecommunication and the rising virtualisation in network environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Street Fighter V Review: Fun game but with little content so far
Gaming

Street Fighter V Review: Fun game but with little content so far

Street Fighter V is out right now and it's as fun as it can be. However, the little content that is being offered so far is disappointing.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Kiwi teachers top professionalism report - calls to scrap charter schools follow
NZEI Te Riu Roa

Kiwi teachers top professionalism report - calls to scrap charter schools follow

Kiwi teachers rank in the top four for professionalism, according to an OECD study, with only Russia, Estonia and Singapore scoring higher.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
LG stretches digital signage options with new display
Digital Signage

LG stretches digital signage options with new display

LG Business Solutions launches 86-inch Ultra Stretch Signage, poised to revolutionize displays in various industries with 4K UHD and customisable content.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016