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NordVPN: Are kids' smart toys spying on you?
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN: Are kids' smart toys spying on you?

Any internet-connected toys that have cameras, microphones, or location tracking may put children's or parents' privacy and safety at risk.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Ruckus Networks adds four specialisations to partner program
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Networks adds four specialisations to partner program

Ruckus Networks enhances its Ruckus Ready Partner Program with four new specialisations, offering partners training, incentives, and access to new markets.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
Why mobile printing is more important than ever
Document Management

Why mobile printing is more important than ever

Mobile workers can find it difficult to print from devices because of connectivity issues, driver and software needs, and incompatibility issues.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
What NZ can learn from the Baltimore cyberattack
Wireless Networks

What NZ can learn from the Baltimore cyberattack

New Zealand must heed lessons from Baltimore's crippling ransomware attack, warns FintechNZ's James Brown, to avoid potential multi-billion dollar impacts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
Forget endpoints—it's time to secure people instead
Malware

Forget endpoints—it's time to secure people instead

Security paradigms need a shift; as mobile work ensues, companies must pivot from endpoint protection to securing the actual users.

By Tim Brown • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards
Smart Cities

Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Verizon makes major step towards Multi-Access Edge Compute
Unified Communications

Verizon makes major step towards Multi-Access Edge Compute

In a trial environment in California, the wireless provider achieved full virtualisation of baseband functions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

By Brian Gleeson • 6 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
IT professionals still in high demand across the UK
Wireless Networks

IT professionals still in high demand across the UK

Despite Brexit uncertainties, IT professionals remain in high demand across the UK, with over 162,000 job openings posted in Q1 2019 according to CompTIA.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Aruba announces automated security and wireless solutions
IoT Security

Aruba announces automated security and wireless solutions

New AI-powered ClearPass Device Insight and expanded Wi-Fi 6 portfolio extend increases Aruba's capabilities in security, connectivity and analytics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
How the 5G telco market is transforming with lessons learned from the enterprise
Unified Communications

How the 5G telco market is transforming with lessons learned from the enterprise

5G is transforming the telecommunications industry, but it also exposes new security vulnerabilities, warns A10 Networks regional VP of sales Adrian Taylor.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Mozilla launches home IoT platform designed for Raspberry Pi
Internet of Things

Mozilla launches home IoT platform designed for Raspberry Pi

Mozilla unveils WebThings, an open IoT platform running on Raspberry Pi, promising enhanced smart home control, privacy, and security with new features.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Cisco arms customers for the new era of Wi-Fi 6 & 5G
Unified Communications

Cisco arms customers for the new era of Wi-Fi 6 & 5G

Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the newest and fastest available version of wireless internet technology to date.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome
Internet of Things

Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome

As households embrace smart technology, security concerns mount. From smart locks to automated coffee makers, here's how to safeguard your connected home.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Are WiFi networks putting you at risk?
Virtual Private Networks

Are WiFi networks putting you at risk?

WiFi names can often be simple, quirky, or downright bizarre – but did you know those names are all it takes for somebody to find out exactly where you live?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2019

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Nova Energy & Plume launch family-friendly WiFi controls
Unified Communications

Nova Energy & Plume launch family-friendly WiFi controls

Nova Energy and Plume have launched new family-friendly WiFi controls in New Zealand, offering reliable internet, guest access, and robust parental controls.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Smart Home

Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch

Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019