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Exclusive: The cyber security supply chain
Cloud Access Security Broker

Exclusive: The cyber security supply chain

Vincent Weafer of McAfee Labs warns of the need to secure the cyber supply chain, as attackers target weak links for exploitation.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet
Distributed Denial of Service

Trick or threat? How zombie IoT devices surprised the internet

Millions of IoT devices formed a giant zombie army to launch DDoS attacks, proving the need for better security. #IoT #cybersecurity.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
Semiconductors

Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion

Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers
Unified Communications

Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers

4G failover router vendor Accelerated Concepts has signed NPS as its master reseller for Australia and New Zealand as it gears up for a channel push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge
Firewalls

Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge

A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Microsoft Azure to power 'the future of connected driving' with Renault-Nissan
Unified Communications

Microsoft Azure to power 'the future of connected driving' with Renault-Nissan

Microsoft teams up with Renault-Nissan Alliance to work on the new generation of connected driving & autonomous services, through Microsoft Azure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Supermicro's new solutions aim to deliver greater energy efficiency
Hyperscale

Supermicro's new solutions aim to deliver greater energy efficiency

Supermicro releases SuperServer solutions with improved GPU communication efficiency, supporting up to 10 Nvidia Tesla P100 accelerators.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Empired set to drive Royal Automotive Association's digital transformation
Unified Communications

Empired set to drive Royal Automotive Association's digital transformation

Driving transformation has a whole new meaning to the Royal Automobile Association (RAA) of South Australia, as the company partners with Empired.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Tech-hungry businesses need to find their inner child
3D Printing

Tech-hungry businesses need to find their inner child

is enough innovation coming out of our big companies? The world loves emerging technologies, but have businesses lost their sense of play?.

By Andy Symons • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Hortonworks releases latest big data tool set
Data Analytics

Hortonworks releases latest big data tool set

Hortonworks releases version 2.5 of its big data software, offering new tools for data analytics and management.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Real benefits of the Internet of Things is in business
Semiconductors

Real benefits of the Internet of Things is in business

Intelligent software and cloud services are really where the rubber hits the road. That is what makes these IoT devices valuable to business.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers
Cartech

Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers

Vector is making efforts to put 'range anxiety' to rest for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country, with the launch of its EV charging app.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads
Cartech

Hundreds of driverless cars headed to Kiwi roads

Hundreds of driverless cars are set to be on New Zealand roads by the end of next year, according to NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert
Cartech

Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
BMW electrifies New Zealand's Middle Earth
Cartech

BMW electrifies New Zealand's Middle Earth

BMW drives a green future, electrifying NZ's roads with 100+ EV charging stations, from Kaitaia to Invercargill.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations
Cartech

Govt builds more electric vehicle charging stations

The NZ government has opened new public EV charging stations to help ease range anxiety amongst users, says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads
Cartech

Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads

New Zealand is set to see its first autonomous vehicle hit the roads within months, as Volvo and Trafinz prepare for a major demonstration in Tauranga.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016