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Hands-on Review: D-Link's DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link's DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router

As home networks are put under pressure from multiple wi-fi connected devices D-Link's DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router makes sure everyone in.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Intel introduces portfolio of commercial 5G new radio modems
Unified Communications

Intel introduces portfolio of commercial 5G new radio modems

The portfolio includes Intel's first family of 5G new radio (5G NR) multi-mode commercial modems, and Intel's latest LTE modem, the Intel XMM 7660.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Exclusive: Aruba boss outlines reseller opportunities, new investment and new markets
Firewalls

Exclusive: Aruba boss outlines reseller opportunities, new investment and new markets

An expansion into security, broadening the SMB offerings and moving deeper into the core switch infrastructure - Aruba's got big plans for 2018.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
UK IoT company to share knowledge in Auckland seminar and hackathon
Internet of Things

UK IoT company to share knowledge in Auckland seminar and hackathon

Pycom is having the worldwide launch of their new FiPy development board that supports five different Internet of Things wireless protocols.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine
Wireless Networks

Mobile security starts with a powerful AI-based scanning engine

This principal analyst from Camden Associates says the secret sauce to securing mobile users is AI-based zero packet inspection.

By Alan Zeichick • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
CASE STUDY: From constant downtime to seamless connectivity
Unified Communications

CASE STUDY: From constant downtime to seamless connectivity

This SMB retail store was experiencing many challenges with maintaining reliable and secure Internet connections before meeting Cradlepoint.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk
Fintech

Lax mobile security attitudes put banking & finance sectors at risk

Almost 30% of mobile devices in financial institutions are under attack, warns Symantec's Q2 2017 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Are connected devices leaving you vulnerable to security breaches?
Firewalls

Are connected devices leaving you vulnerable to security breaches?

With Gartner forecasting 50 billion connected devices by 2020, it's important for devices to be secured, or they could represent a threat.

By Kai Ping Lew • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining
Network Infrastructure

Digging a little deeper - the role of network monitoring in mining

Mining giants like Fortescue Metals Group are leveraging advanced network monitoring to boost productivity by up to 20% and save USD $30 million annually.

By George Wilson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Krack vulnerability puts Wi-Fi networks and devices at risk
Breach Prevention

Krack vulnerability puts Wi-Fi networks and devices at risk

A new Wi-Fi vulnerability named Krack could expose global networks and devices to eavesdropping, sparking concerns from cybersecurity experts and ISPs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow
Network Infrastructure

Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow

Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.

By Jason Baden • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
China Unicom awarded Best 5G initiative in partnership with Cavium
Network Infrastructure

China Unicom awarded Best 5G initiative in partnership with Cavium

The award was presented at the RAN World 2017 conference in Barcelona, Spain, where Cavium also participated in a Virtualization for 5G panel.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi
Unified Communications

Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi

Air New Zealand begins the trial of its in-flight Wi-Fi service on one of its long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless stories

We have a winner… First Connector Systems Ruckus winner announced
Network Infrastructure

We have a winner… First Connector Systems Ruckus winner announced

The first of three winners in Ingram Micro and Connector Systems new Ruckus promotion has been announced, with the promo attracting high interest.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017
KRACK vs Secure WiFi: What your clients need to know
Firewalls

KRACK vs Secure WiFi: What your clients need to know

Ingram Micro de-mystifies KRACK and offers concrete advice to keep your client's WiFi networks safe and secure.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Epson NZ launches new multifunctional printer
Wireless Networks

Epson NZ launches new multifunctional printer

Epson NZ's new WorkForce ET-4750 EcoTank printer offers up to two years of ink, cartridge-free printing, and advanced wireless connectivity, priced at NZD $749.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Cisco & Dimension Data say ransomware is a 'massive issue' in NZ
Malware

Cisco & Dimension Data say ransomware is a 'massive issue' in NZ

Tech giants Cisco and Dimension Data have put ransomware under the spotlight as part of an effort to help organisations stay ahead.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Ruckus just got louder with Connector Systems and Ingram Micro
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus just got louder with Connector Systems and Ingram Micro

Connector Systems is ensuring Ruckus gets a lot louder in the local market, with the distie recruiting new partners and offering Foo Fighters tickets.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017