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Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?
Wireless Networks

Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?

Businesses unaware of risks when using public Wi-Fi, says F-Secure. Hackers can access email and financial data in minutes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market
Firewalls

Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market

Fortinet has closed its acquisition of Meru Networks for an approximate $44 million in cash. Meru employees officially join Fortinet.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Mobility drives WLAN market growth
Wireless Networks

Mobility drives WLAN market growth

The enterprise WLAN market is growing at a rapid pace, driven by increasing mobility in business, according to Research and Markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Fortinet survey highlights key security opportunities for resellers
Firewalls

Fortinet survey highlights key security opportunities for resellers

IT professionals want to upgrade security, but a lack of specialised knowledge and justifying budgets are barriers - and an opportunity for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module
Wireless Networks

Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module

Netgear has launched a cloud-based IT service platform for resellers and end-users, with its first module providing centralised Wi-Fi management.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Facebook: Bringing high speed internet to developing nations with lasers
Unified Communications

Facebook: Bringing high speed internet to developing nations with lasers

Facebook is working on laser technology that will be able to deliver high speed internet through drones or satellites.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?
Wireless Networks

Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?

The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user's contacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Data#3 takes majority stake in WiFi analytics company
Data Analytics

Data#3 takes majority stake in WiFi analytics company

Data#3 has upped its investment in Wi-Fi analytics company, Discovery Technology, to take a majority stake in the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Big name vendors back Wireless IoT Forum
Internet of Things

Big name vendors back Wireless IoT Forum

The newly established Wireless IoT Forum has announced Accenture, Arkessa, BT, Cisco, Telensa and WSN are its founding members and board.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Wireless Networks

Are you addicted to your smartphone?

Suffering from nomophobia? A UK study suggests 66% of Brits might be, as we ponder our addiction to the ever-present smartphone.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
What the VoIP market looks like today
Unified Communications

What the VoIP market looks like today

The network advancement in emerging economies offers tremendous opportunities for the VoIP service provider to widen their subscriber base.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2015
Juniper and Ruckus team up, target enterprises
Firewalls

Juniper and Ruckus team up, target enterprises

​Juniper Networks and Ruckus Wireless have entered into a technology alliance to deliver open, wired and wireless networking solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Xirrus launched SaaS solution for complete control over Wi-Fi
Software-as-a-Service

Xirrus launched SaaS solution for complete control over Wi-Fi

Xirrus launches EasyPass, a suite of services that simplifies device onboarding to Wi-Fi networks, requiring fewer steps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform
Mobile Device Management

Kiwi company reaps the benefits of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise UC platform

Alcaltel Lucent Enterprise has provided a Kiwi packing and cool storage company with a single unified communications platform for all employees.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Wireless stories

Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers

Wi-Fi calling changes communication behavior among users, with more frequent and longer voice calls, claims a new Ericsson report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015
Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?

Govt assures Wi-Fi in NZ schools is safe with exposure levels far below health risk limits, amidst global health debates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Auckland exhibition looks at technology then and now
Wireless Networks

Auckland exhibition looks at technology then and now

Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology's new Get Smart - NZ Wired in the Digital World exhibition focuses on the advancements of technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor
Unified Communications

Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor

Connector Systems inks deal to bring guest Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor to NZ market, opening the door for new conversations for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015