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Verizon and Cognizant join forces to digitally transform business models
Health Technologies

Verizon and Cognizant join forces to digitally transform business models

The partnership hopes to accelerate the delivery of leading-edge, technology-based solutions to their enterprise clients.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015
Siri comes to Apple TV and the iPad Pro finally lands
Apple

Siri comes to Apple TV and the iPad Pro finally lands

After much anticipation, Apple has introduced the iPad Pro, new Apple TV with Siri integration, iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, and expanded Apple Watch options.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Hands-on Review: Rapoo V100 RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse combo
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Rapoo V100 RGB Gaming Keyboard & Mouse combo

I truly love this set; great design, comfortable, back lighting is wicked. I can't think of anything else I want in my gaming keyboard and mouse set.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Linksys Access Point 1750 Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Linksys Access Point 1750 Pro

Overall a great product which I could see being very successful in Australian and New Zealand small and medium businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?
Data Analytics

Artificial Intelligence is on the horizon – are you ready?

As AI looms, a new report urges Kiwi businesses and individuals to prep for a future where machines may outthink humans.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015
New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand's already winning the RWC... at least on social media

New Zealand leads the globe in Rugby World Cup social media buzz, outpacing rivals in excitement and engagement according to Adobe Digital Index.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Finnish company builds app for your sales guys
Customer Relationship Management

Finnish company builds app for your sales guys

Liid, a Nordic company based in Finland, has created a mobile application that functions as an activity tracker for sales professionals.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015
Enterprise-class wireless solutions
Marketing Technologies

Enterprise-class wireless solutions

Mobility and the Internet of Things are changing the way business is done. These transformative trends can strain wireless networks to their limit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro Maximum Security 10

Review: New antivirus software impresses with easy installation and interactive interface. No major flaws found. Simple to use.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
NomosOne: the company that automates the life cycle of commercial leases
Fintech

NomosOne: the company that automates the life cycle of commercial leases

Its main features include automated document generation and management, the ability to connect all stakeholders in a transaction.

By Dave Moskovitz • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Vodafone confirms dates for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus availability
Unified Communications

Vodafone confirms dates for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus availability

Vodafone confirms iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be available from Friday, September 25 starting at $0 on a 24-month term.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Mobile security threats and trends, according to Gartner
Risk & Compliance

Mobile security threats and trends, according to Gartner

The threats to mobile security have not changed, but the consequences have, warns Dionisio Zumerle, research director at Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Backup your data and save your business
Disaster Recovery

Backup your data and save your business

Backing up data can not only save money for an organisation, but reputation and potentially the business, according to Acronis.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Hands-on Review: Epson EH-TW5200 Projector
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson EH-TW5200 Projector

I found that the unit operates quite quietly, which is really useful for both work presentation or home entertainment environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Your business continuity plan may be costing you
Disaster Recovery

Your business continuity plan may be costing you

An effective business continuity strategy can be challenging due to various factors that can disrupt operations, according to CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud proves immediate benefit for Kiwi artisanal company
EduTech

Cloud proves immediate benefit for Kiwi artisanal company

Technology doesn't have to be complicated, as Hakanoa Handmade found our recently, when a move to the cloud saw immediate sales growth and savings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Sony Computer Entertainment NZ profit soars as PlayStation dominates
Fintech

Sony Computer Entertainment NZ profit soars as PlayStation dominates

Sony Computer Entertainment NZ has recorded a 52.4% increase in its profit for the year ending 31 March 2015, with the PS4 dominating the Kiwi market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015