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M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Unified Communications

M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings

M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015

Global Stories

The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Noel Leeming

The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service

The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
SAP 'simplifies' business for partners with SAP-hosted Business One
Enterprise Resource Planning

SAP 'simplifies' business for partners with SAP-hosted Business One

SAP says it is simplifying business opportunities for partners with a SAP-hosted offering for its Business One software, running on the Hana platform.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Consumer confidence high, but electronics aren't top of Santa's list
eCommerce

Consumer confidence high, but electronics aren't top of Santa's list

Consumer confidence is high leading into Christmas trading, with spending expected to be up on last year, but tech isn't top of Santa's list.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
How ANZ retail VARs can win at omnichannel
Open source

How ANZ retail VARs can win at omnichannel

VARs who design solutions with today's shopper expectations in mind will be best positioned to win at omnichannel says CitiXsys ANZ's Paula Da Silva.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store
Gaming

Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store

Microsoft takes the wraps off Sydney flagship store today. We've got a sneak peak for those unable to join the masses at the opening.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Are information silos costing your business?
Physical Security

Are information silos costing your business?

Empired is urging organisations to cultivate a culture of sharing to prevent silos of information which can cost the business money.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Bumper growth for MapR as companies seek value from data
Microsoft

Bumper growth for MapR as companies seek value from data

Big data and Hadoop expert MapR Technologies has reported record bookings for Q3 as companies look for revenue growth and efficiencies from data.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Security, privileges and the cloud
Cybersecurity

Security, privileges and the cloud

Privileged accounts represent one of the largest security vulnerabilities an organisation faces today says CyberArk's Sam Ghebranious.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Hands on: Samsung Gear S2
Digital Signage

Hands on: Samsung Gear S2

Samsung unveils the Gear S2, a smartwatch blending classic design with modern tech, including a bezel interface and 3-day battery life.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Windows 10 enterprise ready with new update
Microsoft

Windows 10 enterprise ready with new update

Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means the company 'can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
BYOD and you: How to successfully bring tech into the classroom
EduTech

BYOD and you: How to successfully bring tech into the classroom

The BYOD trend has the ability to bring many benefits to schools but it also has the potential to cause significant disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Budding Whenuapai entrepreneur harnesses roadside tech
Gaming

Budding Whenuapai entrepreneur harnesses roadside tech

A seven-year-old Whenuapai entrepreneur has turned to technology to solve the problem of a cashless society's impact on his roadside stall.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Big name tech retailers fail to win customer support in Consumer survey
Noel Leeming

Big name tech retailers fail to win customer support in Consumer survey

New Zealand's big name electronics stores have been slammed in a new Consumer NZ survey, with only 40% of some store's customers recommending them.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
D-Link launches Wi-Fi modem router, exclusive to ANZ
Wireless Networks

D-Link launches Wi-Fi modem router, exclusive to ANZ

The Taipan is an 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (N600 + AC1300 + AC1300) Wi-Fi Modem Router that uses Tri-Band Wi-Fi and D-Link's Smart Connect technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Garmin targets safer cycling with Varia bike radar and smart lights
Garmin

Garmin targets safer cycling with Varia bike radar and smart lights

Garmin's Varia rearview bike radar and smart bike lights have hit the Kiwi market, with the vendor saying the devices help create safer cycling.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Samsung Gear S2 makes Kiwi debut; Stolen Girlfriends Club options coming
Wearables

Samsung Gear S2 makes Kiwi debut; Stolen Girlfriends Club options coming

Samsung is working with Kiwi fashion label Stolen Girlfriends Club to offer a range of watch faces and bands for the Gear S2 smartwatch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015