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Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend
Data Analytics

Second digital revolution to bring $4.8 trillion spend

A second digital revolution will bring $4.8 trillion in spend by 2025, but which tech providers will become digital enablers and reap the benefits?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2015
ESET warns of fake apps bypassing Google Play security
Malware

ESET warns of fake apps bypassing Google Play security

Android users have been getting more than they bargained for when downloading some apps, with Google Play security failing to pick up some malware.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Oct 2015
Google to launch two new Nexus devices from LG and Huawei
Google

Google to launch two new Nexus devices from LG and Huawei

It looks like Google's Nexus smartphone/tablet lineup, which usually feature their latest version of Android is about to get two new additions.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015
Google's new Project Aura focuses on 'building cool wearables'
Health Technologies

Google's new Project Aura focuses on 'building cool wearables'

Google appears to be working in earnest to fulfill its promise to revamp the Google Glass and bring a new wearable device to enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2015
Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps
Cybersecurity

Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps

The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
What do you think of Google's new logo?
Google

What do you think of Google's new logo?

Google says the introduction of a new logo reflects how the world uses the search giant differently, with more devices, platforms and apps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
Skype gets more personal on Android
Unified Communications

Skype gets more personal on Android

Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Google launches its own Wi-Fi router
Wireless Networks

Google launches its own Wi-Fi router

Google and TP-Link unveil OnHub, the Wi-Fi router promising seamless, high-speed home connectivity without the usual hassle.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Meet Google's new Chromebooks, optimised for business users
EduTech

Meet Google's new Chromebooks, optimised for business users

Google ups its game with new Chromebooks tailored for the corporate world, boasting enhanced security and seamless integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2015
Google's restructure to Alphabet - what it means
Google

Google's restructure to Alphabet - what it means

Google morphs into Alphabet, sharpens focus on key markets with Sundar Pichai helming core internet and Android businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015
Google tells its cloud customers: BYO encryption keys
Encryption

Google tells its cloud customers: BYO encryption keys

Google has added Customer-Supplied Encryption Keys for Google Compute Engine in beta, which provides users control over encryption in the public cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
Top marks for Aussie IT departments, but BYOD policy low
Google

Top marks for Aussie IT departments, but BYOD policy low

Australian IT departments are near the top of the class when it comes to end user satisfaction but BYOD policies appear to be lagging.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud proves immediate benefit for Kiwi artisanal company
EduTech

Cloud proves immediate benefit for Kiwi artisanal company

Technology doesn't have to be complicated, as Hakanoa Handmade found our recently, when a move to the cloud saw immediate sales growth and savings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Why you should choose Educators over Interface
EduTech

Why you should choose Educators over Interface

Educators is a dedicated news website that brings the most up-to-date technology-focused news to ICT teachers, deputy principals & principals in NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Aug 2015
Kiwi SMBs: You're invited to the Google Partners Digital Bites seminar
Google

Kiwi SMBs: You're invited to the Google Partners Digital Bites seminar

Kiwi website firm Zeald is reaching out to small and medium business owners wanting to learn how to utilise Google Adwords to promote their business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech
Google

Kiwi student lands Google internship, hopes to raise awareness of women in tech

Waikato University computer science student lands fully-paid internship at Google's Sydney office to enhance coding capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Google Glass: Now for the enterprise
Health Technologies

Google Glass: Now for the enterprise

Google Glass is quietly re-emerging, with reports that Google will distribute a version aimed at enterprise customers in coming months.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2015
Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material
Wireless Networks

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material

The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015