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Fatal 'autopilot' car crash puts Tesla's life on the line
Cartech

Fatal 'autopilot' car crash puts Tesla's life on the line

Tesla speaks out about the first fatal self-driving car crash. What's wrong with Tesla? Is it the tech or is it breeding over-reliant drivers?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016
Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Android Auto vs CarPlay

Holden Captiva offers compatibility with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, providing a glimpse of the future of smart car technology.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Symantec launches cyber protection for vehicle manufacturers & connected cars
Internet of Things

Symantec launches cyber protection for vehicle manufacturers & connected cars

Cars & the Internet of Things are the latest focus of Symantec's cyber security, as it launches its specialised Anomaly Detection for Automotive.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion
Cartech

Self-driving cars: Great for safety, but they'll lose the insurance industry $20 billion

The new self-driving cars will be good for road safety, but will hurt the vehicle insurance industry, cutting US$20 billion from insurance premiums.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
AR touches down in the enterprise, driven by key developments
Unified Communications

AR touches down in the enterprise, driven by key developments

The smart glasses segment of the augmented reality market is predicted to grow by 140% by 2020, according to Technavio research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020
Digital Transformation

Intelligent systems revenue to exceed $2.2 trillion by 2020

IDC forecasts that intelligent systems will have a CAGR of 7.2% from 2015-2020, with revenues exceeding $2.2 trillion in 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Opinion

Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers

Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.

By Robert Hetu • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?
Mobile Device Management

Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?

Cybersecurity is already top of the agenda for many corporate boards, but the scale and scope of the Internet of Things escalates security risk.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Encryption

Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.

By David Yockelson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
IDC forecasts 2016 will be a 'down year' for the semiconductor market
Semiconductors

IDC forecasts 2016 will be a 'down year' for the semiconductor market

The worldwide semiconductor market is set to decline for a second consecutive year due to weak demand and oversupply.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering
Vocus group

Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering

Vocus' Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars
Internet of Things

Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars

With nearly two dozen major acquisitions in first four months of 2016, it's shaping up to be a big year - with Cisco, IBM and Intel leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Biometric security enters the IoT ecosystem
Biometrics

Biometric security enters the IoT ecosystem

The biometrics market is set to reach $30bn by 2021, with consumer and banking sectors seeing the most growth, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Technology set to change NZ as we know it
Internet of Things

Technology set to change NZ as we know it

Technology will reshape New Zealand in the next 10 years, with self-driving cars and smart devices playing a key role, says NZTech.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Cisco leads IoT security market, followed by Intel and Symantec
Unified Communications

Cisco leads IoT security market, followed by Intel and Symantec

The growing number of connected devices is driving demand for IoT security, says Amrita Choudhury, analyst at Technavio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Unable to buy a round because you 'forgot your wallet?' No excuses now
Bluetooth

Unable to buy a round because you 'forgot your wallet?' No excuses now

Ever gone to the bar when it's your turn to buy a round of drinks and realised you've left your wallet at home? A new innovation will change this.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles
Cartech

New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles

The New Zealand government is investing in electric cars with an ambitious package to encourage the switch to low emission transport.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2016
NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology
Cartech

NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology

NZ's Infratil electrifies buses with a US$30m Wrightspeed powertrain deal, paving the way for greener, quieter city travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016