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Cloud software - Is an integrated suite better than specialist tools?
Customer Relationship Management

Cloud software - Is an integrated suite better than specialist tools?

NetSuite has announced an increasing number of Australian are opting an integrated cloud business management software suite.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
IDC report shows back to school promos and US appetite boost worldwide tablet market
Lenovo

IDC report shows back to school promos and US appetite boost worldwide tablet market

Boost from US hunger and school promos propels global tablet market up 11.5%, with 53.8 million units shipped in Q3, says IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Google's Lollipop biggest redesign of Android in years
Google

Google's Lollipop biggest redesign of Android in years

The latest version of Google's Android mobile operating system is being touted as the biggest redesign of Android in years.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2014
Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Unified Communications

Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers

Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
B. Braun transforms operations from paper to digital
OpenText

B. Braun transforms operations from paper to digital

The international medical equipment and services provider, B. Braun Melsungen AG has transformed its operations from paper to digital.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
Kiwi companies invest in Microsoft Azure
Public Cloud

Kiwi companies invest in Microsoft Azure

Kiwi companies embrace Microsoft Azure with new Australia-based data centres, heralding a digital transformation era for local businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2014
Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit
Unified Communications

Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit

The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
New AOC monitors focus on design and connectivity
Digital Signage

New AOC monitors focus on design and connectivity

AOC has unveiled two new monitors that are said to bring together a range of design and connectivity features.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Storage limits become thing of the past with Microsoft's OneDrive
Storage

Storage limits become thing of the past with Microsoft's OneDrive

Microsoft has announced they are abolishing space restrictions on its cloud-based OneDrive storage services for its Office 365 subscribers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Boost for resellers with Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup
Disaster Recovery

Boost for resellers with Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup

Plan B's 'pay as you grow' NZ Cloud Backup offers a no upfront investment boon for resellers, enabling flexible, scalable services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Siri who? Meet Watson - IBM's cognitive computing system
Unified Communications

Siri who? Meet Watson - IBM's cognitive computing system

IBM's Watson, outdoing Siri with its ability to learn and converse in natural language, revolutionises computing at the Westcon event.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Symantec aims to make businesses more resilient against attacks
Data Protection

Symantec aims to make businesses more resilient against attacks

Symantec pushes for businesses to enhance cyber-defence, highlighting the four-step plan at a Westcon event to combat emerging threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
How one boy fell in love with Siri
EduTech

How one boy fell in love with Siri

To many people Apple's Siri is simply a helpful tool or momentary distraction, but for a select few it's much more than that.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
iOS

Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app

Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014

Stories from Other Regions

New Kiwi app makes it easy for job seekers
Apps

New Kiwi app makes it easy for job seekers

There is a gap in the Kiwi market for a quality app that would offer an easy, free and fast way for skills to be offered and traded in local areas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Armageddon Expo 2014 was a tremendous success
Gaming

Armageddon Expo 2014 was a tremendous success

Armageddon Expo 2014 could have been one gone down as one of the event's best in history thanks to the number of high-profile names that attended this year.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything
Wearables

Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything

The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
T.A Macalister dumps distribution
Nikon

T.A Macalister dumps distribution

T.A Macalister ends its 20-year distribution partnership, cites low profitability as it hands Nikon and Lowepro back to Lacklands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014