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ACCC seeks industry feedback on proposed iiNet sale
Iinet

ACCC seeks industry feedback on proposed iiNet sale

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking industry feedback the potential impact of TPG's proposed acquisition of iiNet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015

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Dropbox for Business gears up for EMM roll-out
Dropbox

Dropbox for Business gears up for EMM roll-out

​Dropbox for Business has announced it will be enabling an Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tool for its customers soon.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
LeapFrog's brings together digital and physical worlds with latest release
EduTech

LeapFrog's brings together digital and physical worlds with latest release

LeapFrog merges digital and physical learning with Imagicard, debuting interactive games and collectible cards for LeapPad Platinum tablets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows
Internet of Things

Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows

IoT adoption set to soar in next decade, with 30% of consumers planning to purchase an in-home device in next 2 years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Retailers turn to M2M services to lure in customers
Digital Signage

Retailers turn to M2M services to lure in customers

Retailers are striving to provide an innovative experience to shoppers by using M2M-based digital signage to offer more information.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
eStar appoints former Warehouse leader as COO
Estar

eStar appoints former Warehouse leader as COO

eStar bolsters leadership by naming retail veteran Kevin Rowland as its new COO to drive the firm's next growth phase.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Wearables in the enterprise driving huge market growth
Wearables

Wearables in the enterprise driving huge market growth

The number of cellular connected IoT/M2M devices is set to increase from 252 million in 2014 to 908 million in 2019, with wearables driving the growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology
Digital Entertainment

D-Link AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router - the fortress of technology

Networking specialists D-Link have created the ultimate wireless router, ideal for large homes with multiple users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
VMob widens annual loss as sales surge on global customers
Public Cloud

VMob widens annual loss as sales surge on global customers

VMob, the NZAX-listed mobile voucher developer, widened its annual loss as it forgoes profit and chases sales growth through key global customers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Hands-on Review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS
Storage

Hands-on Review: ASUSTOR AS-5104T NAS

With a vast array of NASs hitting the market, does the ASUSTOR AS-5104T provide a difference to the normal slow clunky restricted devices?.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
A closer look at the 5G global market
Unified Communications

A closer look at the 5G global market

As 5G ambitions soar, a report reveals a £3.6bn investment by 2020, setting the stage for a transformative leap in wireless tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2015
Hands-on Review: Western Digital EX4100
Storage

Hands-on Review: Western Digital EX4100

Western Digital's EX4100 NAS offers user-friendly storage and sharing capabilities for homes and small businesses.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015
Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over
Unified Communications

Windows Phone users: The WhatsApp wait is nearly over

WhatsApp, complete with its new VoIP capabilities, is expected to be available to Windows Phone users soon, according to latest reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Xero and Apple - the perfect match for SMBs?
Supply Chain

Xero and Apple - the perfect match for SMBs?

Cloud accounting software specialists Xero are targeting small businesses using Apple devices with new iOS solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Bethesda starts E3 2015 with a bang
Gaming

Bethesda starts E3 2015 with a bang

The world's greatest entertainment expo, E3, started with an explosion of blood and gibs courtesy of publishing powerhouse Bethesda.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Facebook introduces slimmed down version of its Android app
Google

Facebook introduces slimmed down version of its Android app

Facebook Lite debuts for Android users, offering the quintessential social experience on 2G or shaky networks with minimal data use.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition now available in New Zealand
Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition now available in New Zealand

The Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition are on sale for a RRP of NZD$299 from selected Noel Leeming stores, Samsung Kiosks and online.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015