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Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation
Marketing Technologies

Amazon surges ahead of eCommerce competitors in market capitalisation

Amazon's market capitalisation soars to $1tn in H1 2020, with a 41.8% rise in Q2, leaving Alibaba in the dust.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2020
Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19
Unified Communications

Eight positive technology trends to come out of COVID-19

Digital technologies, such as contactless payments and remote working, will have a lasting impact on society post-COVID-19.

By Rob Stummer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2020
Security spotlight on recent breaches highlights need for effective CASBs
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Security spotlight on recent breaches highlights need for effective CASBs

Recent major data breaches affecting millions highlight the urgent need for effective CASBs to safeguard against threats, especially in BYOD environments.

By Juan Lugo • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Alibaba records growth for 2020, but it's not all smooth sailing
Supply Chain

Alibaba records growth for 2020, but it's not all smooth sailing

The company's Cloud business saw huge gains, but the declining business activity in the early months of 2020 was not kind to the retail giant.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms
COVID-19

Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms

As New Zealand exits alert level 4, Wellington-based Mobi2Go pledges affordable contactless food delivery solutions to revitalise the local hospitality sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
How integrated edge security and WAF can secure application delivery
Firewalls

How integrated edge security and WAF can secure application delivery

As reliance on web applications grows, integrated edge security and WAF solutions are crucial for secure, efficient application delivery and policy compliance.

By Ben Hodge • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise
Smart Home

China's 111 named National High-Tec Enterprise

China has granted 111 the prestigious National High-Tech Enterprise status, setting the stage for growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare tech sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2020
Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock
Samsung

Samsung Singapore says the Galaxy Fold is now back in stock

After weeks of being out of stock, the highly sought-after Samsung Galaxy Fold is now available again in Singapore, priced at SGD $3,088.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Could robots learn to recognise human emotions? Study says yes.
Robotics

Could robots learn to recognise human emotions? Study says yes.

Robots could learn to recognise human emotions using movements, poses, and facial expressions, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019
VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud
Virtualisation

VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud

VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises
Customer Relationship Management

Research: e-retailers failing to deliver on promises

Rising customer complaints against online retailers reflect the perils of overly ambitious delivery services, says Tryzens.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Kemp: Three common IoT security pitfalls
IoT Security

Kemp: Three common IoT security pitfalls

Research shows that IoT is disrupting markets and IT organisations worldwide, changing economics and agility in many markets.

By Tony Sandberg • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Uber Eats injects $5 million into ANZ operations as demand surges
Uber

Uber Eats injects $5 million into ANZ operations as demand surges

Uber Eats announces measures to support restaurants in Australia and New Zealand facing potential nationwide shut-downs due to COVID-19 outbreak.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike
Cartech

And the James Dyson Award goes to... Electric Cargo Trike

New Zealand's Electric Cargo Trike, created by six industrial design students, wins the James Dyson Award for solving urban delivery challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
New wellness app launches in New Zealand
Health Technologies

New wellness app launches in New Zealand

Blys, a new on-demand wellness app designed to combat everyday stresses, is beginning its international rollout by launching in New Zealand, Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally
Online shopping

Mighty Ape offers Afterpay in New Zealand - finally

New Zealanders can now indulge in flexible payments as Mighty Ape finally introduces Afterpay, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases interest-free.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Five key ways an IT professional can keep their body and mind healthy
Human Capital Management

Five key ways an IT professional can keep their body and mind healthy

IT professionals often grapple with sedentary lifestyles, but these five strategies can help maintain physical and mental wellness amidst long desk-bound hours.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019