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HP, NEC join whole of govt ICT panel
Digital Signage

HP, NEC join whole of govt ICT panel

Ten more companies, including HP and NEC, have been added to the whole-of-Australian-Government ICT hardware and associated services panel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Unified Communications

M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings

M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Microsoft bites into Android's Aussie tablet share
Microsoft

Microsoft bites into Android's Aussie tablet share

Demand for two-in-one devices are ramping up, with Microsoft cashing in on demand for more professional devices.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015

Global Stories

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New wireless system encourages classroom collaboration
EduTech

New wireless system encourages classroom collaboration

With ClassFlow Connect, the entire class can simultaneously interact or view and share resources from any mobile device.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Noel Leeming

The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service

The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Gamification in schools on the rise
Gaming

Gamification in schools on the rise

Gamification is becoming an increasingly common learning technique in schools to help students develop new, transferable problem solving skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations
Mobile Device Management

Calling all South Island iPad fleet organisations

If managing all your mobile devices is becoming a hassle, Christchurch-based Rev IT may have the solution for you.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo

Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo: a boon for Wi-Fi-laden homes, nixing dead zones and boosting network speed.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
Dedicated devices: A possible solution to mobility
Data Protection

Dedicated devices: A possible solution to mobility

To protect companies from risks that come with mobility, organisations should consider using dedicated workplace mobile devices, according to Wavelink.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Parents concern for children and tech grows
Cyberbullying

Parents concern for children and tech grows

A new study by Qualtrics shows the biggest concerns of parents for their children and technology are texting, sexting and cyberbullying.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2015
Harcourts Real Estate wins elite Apple recognition
Customer Experience

Harcourts Real Estate wins elite Apple recognition

Apps designed to improve Harcourts Real Estate agents productivity - and the customer experience - have won recognition from Apple.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Hands on: Samsung Gear S2
Digital Signage

Hands on: Samsung Gear S2

Samsung unveils the Gear S2, a smartwatch blending classic design with modern tech, including a bezel interface and 3-day battery life.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Toshiba targets wearable market with new Bluetooth devices
Semiconductors

Toshiba targets wearable market with new Bluetooth devices

Toshiba America Electronic Components is releasing two Bluetooth Smart ICs with Bluetooth Low Energy v4.1 capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
Mobile Mentor adds mobility to TaaS supplier panel
Mobile Device Management

Mobile Mentor adds mobility to TaaS supplier panel

Mobile Mentor will provide managed security and managed mobility services to the NZ government, after being named part of the TaaS supplier panel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
BYOD and you: How to successfully bring tech into the classroom
EduTech

BYOD and you: How to successfully bring tech into the classroom

The BYOD trend has the ability to bring many benefits to schools but it also has the potential to cause significant disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
Samsung Gear S2 makes Kiwi debut; Stolen Girlfriends Club options coming
Wearables

Samsung Gear S2 makes Kiwi debut; Stolen Girlfriends Club options coming

Samsung is working with Kiwi fashion label Stolen Girlfriends Club to offer a range of watch faces and bands for the Gear S2 smartwatch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Noel Leeming success bolsters Warehouse Group sales
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming success bolsters Warehouse Group sales

Noel Leeming has reported a 14.5% increase in sales for the first quarter of FY16, with cellular and wearables leading the way in growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015