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Act now as digital disruption approaches
Cisco

Act now as digital disruption approaches

Only 25% of businesses are taking a proactive approach to address forthcoming digital disruption, says research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Unified Communications

Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal

Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London
Fintech

Kiwi cloud companies, making tracks in London

NZ tech rising: Kiwi cloud firms soar at London showcase, transforming small business operations with pioneering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Noel Leeming takes IoT mainstream with broadband bundles
Unified Communications

Noel Leeming takes IoT mainstream with broadband bundles

Noel Leeming is retailing broadband bundles from My Republic and Spark - and has the internet of things phenomenon firmly in its targets.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Microsoft: Electronic Software Delivery is the present
Microsoft

Microsoft: Electronic Software Delivery is the present

Microsoft Electronic software delivery (ESD) is the secure delivery of a product key directly to consumers and small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Gartner: Big Data is pregnant with analytics
Data Analytics

Gartner: Big Data is pregnant with analytics

Gartner declares an analytics era, as data lakes brim with potential insight amidst the IoT surge. Big Data's next leap pivots on smart analysis.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand
Internet of Things

SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand

SnapperNet is ramping up its vendor portfolio to help Kiwi resellers address the burgeoning internet of things/machine to machine market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Office for Android phone finally released
Storage

Office for Android phone finally released

Word, Excel and PowerPoint are now available as apps for Android phone users, including a new UI with a similar and consistent Office experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
ESET on the Samsung Galaxy exploit
Malware

ESET on the Samsung Galaxy exploit

Because Samsung phones grant elevated privileges to update code, a payload delivered in this way bypasses many of the Android system protections.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Microsoft bins Windows 8 Skype app
Microsoft

Microsoft bins Windows 8 Skype app

Microsoft simplifies Skype for PC users, retiring Windows modern app & redirecting to desktop app. #Skype #Microsoft #Windows10.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Darth Vader would love this: Dark Side Ollie
Robotics

Darth Vader would love this: Dark Side Ollie

Last year I was wowed by Sphero, the small robotic ball that is driven using an Android or IOS smartphone. It was crazily fun to drive.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform
Mobile Device Management

Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform

Alcaltel Lucent Enterprise has provided a Kiwi packing and cool storage company with a single unified communications platform for all employees.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Wearables

Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?

The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Samsung number one in Asia's eyes
Samsung

Samsung number one in Asia's eyes

Samsung Electronics has been named the best brand in Asia for the fourth year in a row, beating out competitors such as Apple and Sony.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor
Unified Communications

Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor

Connector Systems inks deal to bring guest Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor to NZ market, opening the door for new conversations for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Corsair signs Synnex; plans national retail assault
Gaming

Corsair signs Synnex; plans national retail assault

Synnex snaps up Corsair distribution as the component vendor, known for its strong gaming foothold, prepares for national retail assault.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
1TB PS4 console coming in July
Storage

1TB PS4 console coming in July

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ) has just announced today that a 1TB PS4 console will be coming your way next month.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
New BRAVEN wireless speakers come to New Zealand stores
Digital Entertainment

New BRAVEN wireless speakers come to New Zealand stores

Coined the 'biggest and baddest speaker in the BRV line of ultra-rugged wireless speakers', capable of delivering 28 hours of uninterrupted play time.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015