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ESET warns of fake apps bypassing Google Play security
Malware

ESET warns of fake apps bypassing Google Play security

Android users have been getting more than they bargained for when downloading some apps, with Google Play security failing to pick up some malware.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Rise of the Tomb Raider Season Pass and game modes detailed
Gaming

Rise of the Tomb Raider Season Pass and game modes detailed

Crystal Dynamics unveils dynamic game modes and a rich Season Pass for the eagerly awaited Rise of the Tomb Raider. Pre-order now available.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Advantage teams up with Dell and Veeam
Disaster Recovery

Advantage teams up with Dell and Veeam

New Zealand businesses urged to follow 3-2-1 rule to ensure data center availability during disasters. #backup #datacenter.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Kiwi company launches data centre in a box offering
Hyperscale

Kiwi company launches data centre in a box offering

NZ's IT Power has unveiled what it believes is the first locally developed 'data centre in a box', offering an 'affordable and flexible' option.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
IT Power takes on containerised data centre market; resellers wanted
Hyperscale

IT Power takes on containerised data centre market; resellers wanted

IT Power has unveiled what it believes is the first New Zealand developed 'data centre in a box' solution, offering new opportunities for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Manufacturing leading enterprise mobile charge
Manufacturing

Manufacturing leading enterprise mobile charge

Mobile technology spend will reach $1.2 trillion by 2019 with the manufacturing sector offering the largest enterprise opportunity for mobile tech.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Adobe MAX: Software heavyweight responds to digital change
Marketing Technologies

Adobe MAX: Software heavyweight responds to digital change

This year's event showcases how Adobe is gearing its offerings toward a world where mobility is an unstoppable trend and collaborative tools are more.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry
Wireless Nation

In-vehicle wireless charging to shake up automotive industry

An estimated 50 million vehicles will offer built-in wireless charging by 2020, up from only 4 million vehicles offering the technology this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Acronis looks to roll out quantum encryption solutions
Data Protection

Acronis looks to roll out quantum encryption solutions

Acronis has partnered with ID Quantique to bring quantum-safe encryption to its cloud solutions, protecting data from future security threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app
Apps

Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app

Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Xirrus solves security concerns on public Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Xirrus solves security concerns on public Wi-Fi

Xirrus is tackling security fears associated with public Wi-Fi by introducing EasyPass Personal Wi-Fi for safeguarding users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal
Unified Communications

Chorus ups Dunedin's Gigatown broadband deal

Chorus plans to accelerate the build of gigabit broadband in Dunedin, after the city won the Gigatown competition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015
How your school can manage student and teacher data
EduTech

How your school can manage student and teacher data

Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Ruckus Wireless launches new Wi-Fi system for SMBs
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless launches new Wi-Fi system for SMBs

Ruckus Wireless unveils new Wi-Fi architecture designed to slash costs and improve performance for small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy
Copyright

InternetNZ on how the TPPA impacts internet policy

Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
IT education experts descend on Queenstown
EduTech

IT education experts descend on Queenstown

More than 100 of the top NZ IT education experts are at this week's Computing and Information Technology Research and Education NZ conference.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
LEGO Dimensions mixes multiple franchises into one game
Gaming

LEGO Dimensions mixes multiple franchises into one game

LEGO Dimensions is one of the most unique games I have ever played. Where else can you see Batman teaming up with Gandalf and more?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
Why organisations need to earn - not demand - public trust
Data Protection

Why organisations need to earn - not demand - public trust

Businesses must rebuild public confidence in their ability to store and protect NZ citizens' personal information, says John Kendall of Unisys.

By John Kendall • 7 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015