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Questions remain as Apple's ANZ users come under attack
Malware

Questions remain as Apple's ANZ users come under attack

Apple's ANZ users face mysterious attacks; experts suggest 2-factor authentication amid unclear hacking origins.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 31st May 2014
Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues
Microsoft

Smartphone momentum still strong as market growth continues

Global smartphone shipments are set to rise by 23.1% this year, hitting 1.2 billion, according to analysts IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...
Apple

Apple closes in on Beats acquisition...

Apple set to acquire Beats Music and Electronics for $3bn, bringing founders Iovine and Dr. Dre on board in a music industry shake-up.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...
Cybersecurity

Apple under attack as hackers hold Kiwis to ransom...

Many users in Australia and New Zealand have had their Apple IDs compromised, according to reports on Apple's support community and social networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
NZ's top business leaders up for charity auction...
Not for profit

NZ's top business leaders up for charity auction...

NZ's business elite auction their expertise for ChildFund, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's livelihood through unique mentoring lunches.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
Serko: Flying high in the Kiwi sky...
Fintech

Serko: Flying high in the Kiwi sky...

For a company specialising in online corporate travel booking, how fitting to hear that Kiwi firm Serko is going places.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
More on me: Stuart Preston, Symantec
Symantec

More on me: Stuart Preston, Symantec

Being in the technology industry was always on the cards for Stuart Preston, Symantec's New Zealand Business Manager.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
Telecom completes first stage of 'major' reengineering programme
Unified Communications

Telecom completes first stage of 'major' reengineering programme

Telecom completes first stage of reengineering programme on time and on-budget, improving foundation system capabilities and customer service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2014
More on me: Peter Thomas, KeepItSafe
Disaster Recovery

More on me: Peter Thomas, KeepItSafe

From baker to tech mogul: Peter Thomas, of KeepItSafe, revolutionised backup solutions, charting his journey from the food industry to a 750% growth.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 26th May 2014
Don Bradman Cricket 14 bats a release date on PC
Gaming

Don Bradman Cricket 14 bats a release date on PC

Don Bradman Cricket 14 set to bowl over PC gamers on 26 June, bringing its acclaimed 20-year career mode and more to Steam and stores.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Kiwi fury as telco goes AWOL…
Edge Computing

Kiwi fury as telco goes AWOL…

Kiwis are furious as 24/7 Hosting NZ, a Voyager Domain Names reseller, has vanished, leaving customers without service and unreachable for a month.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...
Distributed Denial of Service

Aussie police make double 'Anonymous' arrests...

Australian Federal Police will allege in court that the two men claimed to be members of the online issue motivated group 'Anonymous'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
iOS Review: Subway
Gaming

iOS Review: Subway

Rediscovering Subway's charm with a convenient twist, their iOS app enhances the quick and healthy eating experience in my busy life.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014
Unisys: Kiwi's trust eroded in data security
Data Protection

Unisys: Kiwi's trust eroded in data security

New Zealanders' confidence in local organisations' ability to keep their data secure seems to have taken a hit...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing
Microsoft

Microsoft reveals Surface Pro 3 NZ pricing

Billed as 'best of a laptop, best of a tablet', New Zealand pricing for Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro 3 has been revealed.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
More on me: Colin Hewett, Fuji Xerox Printers
Fuji Xerox

More on me: Colin Hewett, Fuji Xerox Printers

Fuji Xerox Printers Commercial/Distribution Manager Colin Hewett reflects on his journey in the technology industry.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO
Serko

Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO

Kiwi firm Serko announces IPO to fuel growth ambitions, offering NZD $17 million in new shares. Listings open 4 June for NZX and ASX investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2014
EB Games Watch Dogs Midnight Launch Locations
Gaming

EB Games Watch Dogs Midnight Launch Locations

EB Games has now listed all of the stores in New Zealand that will be holding midnight launches for Watch Dogs.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 26th May 2014