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McDonald's invests in Kiwi mobile app vendor Plexure

McDonald's buys 13 million shares in New Zealand firm Plexure, boosting its digital transformation initiatives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019

Data Privacy

Privacy: The real cost of “free” mobile apps

Sales of location targeted advertising, based on location data provided by apps, is set to reach $30 billion by 2020.

By Anushka Bandara • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Partner Programmes

Interview: Mobile Mentor CEO shares mobility strategies

Mobile Mentor, a mobile solutions company, has been named a Microsoft Co-Sell Ready partner, enabling them to build custom mobile apps with high security.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018

Case Study

Case study: Startup revamps systems with HID mobile access

French startup Deskopolitan has chosen to work with HID Global solutions to improve its co-working spaces and offer innovative experiences to clients.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018

Fintech

XDHax Xero Developers Challenges crowns ultimate winners

XDHax 2023 crowns APAC and EMEA winners: Custom D for its cleaner app Dirty Bach, and Jemcode for the calendar-sync InView; both win USD $5,000.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018

Unified Communications

The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'

The Warehouse has dipped its toes into neural networking and artificial intelligence to make it easier for customers to 'Snap and Shop'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

Application Performance Monitoring

Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'

A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018

Robotics

Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds

The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Firewalls

Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Mobile Apps

OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern

Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo's security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile Apps stories

Data Protection

Mobile malware a rising threat to businesses

Poor patching and employee privacy concerns are helping mobile malware account for 20 percent of external cyber attacks, a Forrester survey found.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019

Data Protection

Luxembourg tests future of airport security

The trial could cut airport queues and intrusive checks by routing passengers into risk-based screening levels using behaviour and booking data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

Application Performance Monitoring

Your guide to app creation without the training price tag

It is an application-based world and if you don't have the time or money for extensive training, this it the solution you need.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Oct 2018

Risk & Compliance

Uber app is timely fatigue reminder

Drivers will be logged out after 13 hours on the app, a move aimed at reducing fatigue risk and reinforcing legal limits.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018

Cloud Services

Work site safety gets integrated mobile experience to steer clear of box-ticking compliance

Tech firm WhosOnLocation has one goal: To make sure everyone who passes through a building or work site is safe and secure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018

Digital Transformation

Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion

If you're thinking of running an event, a mobile app is not just a nice feature but an essential part of event promotion.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Mobile Apps

Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police

The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Wearables

The power of mobile apps to drive bottom-up innovation

Households and utilities are using phone-linked apps to spot leaks, cut waste and keep water systems working in minutes, not weeks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018

Data Privacy

Most NZers prefer to engage Govt online or via mobile apps – Unisys study

The Unisys Connected Government Survey provides insights into the attitudes of consumers toward digital government services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018