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Synology aims to bring the cloud to your office
Storage

Synology aims to bring the cloud to your office

Synology has debuted new NAS software, the highlight of which is a software suite delivering multi-platform cloud from within your own network.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015

Global Stories

Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Apple

Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?

Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as 'a welcome addition of scale for both companies', noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Apple

Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant

Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Growth areas to be found in verticals despite declining IT spend
Payment Technologies

Growth areas to be found in verticals despite declining IT spend

Gartner is predicting global IT spend across all verticals to decline this year, but there are still growth technologies within each vertical.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015
NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints
Unified Communications

NZ telco companies lead consumer complaints

The Commerce Commission has released its latest figures on consumer complaints, revealing telecommunications is the most complained about industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
Are retail broadband prices set to drop further?
Unified Communications

Are retail broadband prices set to drop further?

Despite hopes, NZ and AU broadband prices unlikely to fall, as market hits cost floor and ISPs face narrow margins.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
IoT: More than just hype as deployments ramp up
Internet of Things

IoT: More than just hype as deployments ramp up

IoT is gaining momentum with 73% of IT and business decision makers having deployed, or planning to deploy IoT in the next 12 months according to IDC.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
Encryption: The answer to the enterprise mobility problem
Data Protection

Encryption: The answer to the enterprise mobility problem

Mobility brings opportunities to businesses, enabling employees to work and collaborate from anywhere in the world, but it also brings up new threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Automating expense management brings benefits
IT Automation

Automating expense management brings benefits

Australian businesses aren't managing their expenses effectively, using outdated manual systems and missing out on opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives

Perhaps the most hyped aspect of the update and the latest crop of Android Wear gear is that Wear devices can now use Wi-Fi networks.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Microsoft Office 2016 is here. What's new and what's coming soon?
Unified Communications

Microsoft Office 2016 is here. What's new and what's coming soon?

Microsoft Office 2016 update focuses on collaboration, mobility and productivity, transforming Office into a connected set of apps and services.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Aerohive and Juniper enter strategic alliance
Network Infrastructure

Aerohive and Juniper enter strategic alliance

Aerohive cloud Wi-Fi solutions will be coupled with Juniper Networks switches, network management, and security solutions to target enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable
Unified Communications

NBN launches FTTN, promises 'very high speeds' still achieveable

The NBN has launched its commercial fibre to the node product, saying 'most' end-users on the trial got wholesale speeds of 100Mbps download.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of
iOS

The handy new feature in iOS 9 you may not be aware of

Discover iOS 9's Wi-Fi Assist—a clever tool that ensures a stable internet connection by auto-switching to cellular data amidst weak Wi-Fi.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Xbox NZ allows us to play Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more
Gaming

Xbox NZ allows us to play Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more

Xbox NZ hosted a special event in Auckland this week that allowed us to get our hands of the likes of Halo 5, Rise of the Tomb Raider and more.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015
The Warehouse opens Click and Collect store
Cashless

The Warehouse opens Click and Collect store

The Warehouse opens a Click and Collect store in Auckland CBD, offering customers convenience and ease of shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Kaiser Baas Alpha Drone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Kaiser Baas Alpha Drone

I really enjoyed the Alpha Drone, it's definitely not a toy and is really bringing serious drones into a mainstream price point.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015