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Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021

Cybersecurity

Rapid device adoption reveals massive security gaps across BYOD initiatives

The rapid adoption of personal devices for work is exposing security gaps in organisations' BYOD initiatives, says a report by Bitglass.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Employees fail to update devices, security vulnerabilities increase

New study by Kaspersky reveals that IT departments aren't enforcing updates, leaving work devices vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021

Unified Communications

5G mobile subscriptions predicted to exceed over half a billion by the end of 2021

Ericsson predicts 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed over half a billion by the end of 2021, with an estimated one million new subscriptions every day.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021

Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Bitglass director on the relationship between security and digital transformation

Jonathan Andresen, back for his third IT Jam, speaks about how cybersecurity fits into discussions and processes about digital transformation.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021

Distributed Denial of Service

New plug-and-play edge product connects IoT devices and legacy infrastructures

Edge company Byos has launched a plug-and-play edge security product designed to provide secure connectivity for IoT devices and legacy infrastructures.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021

Semiconductors

Canalys: Smartphone market remains 'resilient' despite supply chain shortages

Although shipments fell 7% in 2020 due to the pandemic, the market has bounced back with shipments expected to grow 12% in 2021.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021

Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem

What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021

Unified Communications

5G smartphone market most accelerated mobile technology generation ever

Global 5G smartphone market set for rapid growth in 2021, with more than 500m units expected, driven by falling prices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021

Malware

Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET

A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021

Apple

iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation

Apple iPhones to capture nearly 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite Android's global dominance, says Juniper Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021

Unified Communications

The NZ smartphone market reaches new heights due to pandemic

New Zealand's smartphone market experiences highest annual growth in 7 years, with a 30.1% increase in Q1 2021, according to IDC.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021

Data Science

NVIDIA announces new cloud-hosted development hub for AI

NVIDIA has announced its new cloud-hosted development hub that enables companies to quickly shift AI projects from prototypes to production.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021

Unified Communications

Mobile vendors scramble as handset market transitions to 5G

The race is on for OEMs to find a level of differentiation in their flagship portfolios to help boost margins and improve market share.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jun 2021

Samsung

Samsung introduces Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the latest additions to its tablet portfolio, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021

Endpoint Protection

Intel announces two new 11th Gen processors

Intel has announced the addition of two new processors for thin and light laptops to its lineup of 11th Gen U-Series Intel Core processors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021

Data Analytics

Microsoft gains new data management partner Experian

Experian partners with Microsoft to help businesses manage data and make more informed decisions, delivering better outcomes for customers.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021

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Lenovo

New ThinkBook Yoga 14s from Lenovo makes its debut

Lenovo's new ThinkBook Yoga 14s has arrived on the market, adding to the sector's fleet of small business laptops with a slew of smart features and modes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021