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Dicker Data joins Ingram Micro, Avnet in full Dell distribution
Network Infrastructure

Dicker Data joins Ingram Micro, Avnet in full Dell distribution

Dicker Data Australia has won access to Dell's full product portfolio, including servers, storage, networking, PCs and notebooks.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016

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Smartphones forecast to bring Samsung best earnings in 2 years
Digital Signage

Smartphones forecast to bring Samsung best earnings in 2 years

The S7 was released in March of this year, which in turn likely helped lift the tech giants profits substantially for the second quarter.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android
Malware

Fourfold increase in ransomware attacks against Android

Android users beware, ransomware is becoming more prevalent towards your devices. Kaspersky Lab warns that the ransomware landscape is growing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road
Malware

10 tips for staying cyber-safe when on the road

Here is a short guide that we have refreshed to help you travel safely and keep all your data and devices protected.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?
Semiconductors

Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?

Amidst ongoing speculation, Microsoft faces a critical decision: should they withdraw from the smartphone market after writing off USD $950m and cutting jobs?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Acer NZ slides further into the red despite revenue increases
Fintech

Acer NZ slides further into the red despite revenue increases

Acer's New Zealand operations have tumbled further into the red, despite an increase in revenue, with losses topping $1 million for FY15.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Dicker Data dials up exclusive deal to bring ShoreTel Hosted Voice to resellers
Unified Communications

Dicker Data dials up exclusive deal to bring ShoreTel Hosted Voice to resellers

Dicker Data resellers can now sell ShoreTel hosted voice products to end users after the distributor inked a new deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Battle of the sexes: How long do we wait before we reach for our phones?
Kaspersky

Battle of the sexes: How long do we wait before we reach for our phones?

It's the common conundrum. When you're out with friends, workmates or waiting for an appointment, you have that insatiable urge to check your phone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds
Malware

C-Suite execs wouldn't pay ransom attacks, survey finds

Survey: 84% of IT execs hold firm against paying ransoms, but 43% of hacked companies do pay up, highlighting cybersecurity dilemmas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says
Supply Chain

Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says

Retailers must embrace mobility and dedicated mobile devices in order to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers, says Wavelink.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016
Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay

Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
New Slideshow feature for Facebook photos
Digital Entertainment

New Slideshow feature for Facebook photos

Facebook introduces new Slideshow feature allowing users to create personalised photo and video slideshows with music.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown
Breach Prevention

Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown

Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
2016 set to be a defining year for the cloud
Hybrid Cloud

2016 set to be a defining year for the cloud

Cloud computing is set to dominate new IT spend, with security as a driving factor, says the Cloud Adoption Survey by Extreme Networks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016

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Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon Go now available on iOS and Android
Gaming

Gotta catch 'em all - Pokémon Go now available on iOS and Android

If you've ever fancied a snooze with Snorlax or a cuddle with Pikachu, Pokémon Go is here to get you a step or two closer to making it a reality.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Bigpipe's new app allows users to prioritise internet
Unified Communications

Bigpipe's new app allows users to prioritise internet

Bigpipe's new app allows customers to view what's happening on their network and decide what kind of traffic gets priority over their connection.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
NZ schools our windows to the future
Microsoft

NZ schools our windows to the future

What does the school of the future look like? That's the question that New Era and Microsoft New Zealand posed to students and teachers.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016