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Is legacy technology holding you back?
Digital Transformation

Is legacy technology holding you back?

Getting off legacy systems can be difficult but the potential benefits of updating IT infrastructure or even better integrating old systems can be immense.

By Brad Drysdale • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms
Unified Communications

Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms

Jamf has introduced a new telehealth system to help healthcare workers and those on the front lines interact with patients without putting themselves at risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny
Wearables

Google's Fitbit acquisition under scrutiny

Despite economic issues, the wearables market is growing, Futuresource Consulting claims. Amongst this, Google inches closer to swallowing Fitbit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2020
Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns
Gaming

Gaming industry thriving during COVID-19 lockdowns

2019 was a record-breaking year for the industry, with gaming software generating $143 billion in consumer spend, and this trend is set to continue into 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Huawei Cloud dominates the global IaaS market

Huawei Cloud propelled itself to the top of the global IaaS market with a surge in cloud services, strategic partnerships, and global reach, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors
Gaming

AMD announces 3rd Gen Ryzen processors

Also announces new B550 chipset to bring simultaneous multi-threading and PCIe 4.0 compatibility to mainstream desktops.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91
Digital Signage

OPPO unveils its newest mid-range smartphone - the A91

The mid-range smartphone joins the Apple iPhone SE, announced last week, in the increasing pool of new smartphones hitting the market at less than NZ$1000.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Lenovo devices group changes up distribution strategy
Lenovo

Lenovo devices group changes up distribution strategy

Maintains Ingram Micro and Dicker Data as commercial disties across ANZ. Drops Synnex for commercial in AU, but retains for consumer across ANZ.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Jamf rolls out watchOS device control app for parents
EduTech

Jamf rolls out watchOS device control app for parents

Jamf rolls out new watchOS app to support remote learning, giving parents and teachers more control over children's devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Will Thales and Motorola help take eSIM mainstream?
Digital Signage

Will Thales and Motorola help take eSIM mainstream?

Motorola's razr is the first phone to rely exclusively on embedded-SIM. Does this signal a turning point in the technology's future?.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
OPPO spearheads 5G with video calls over new network
Unified Communications

OPPO spearheads 5G with video calls over new network

The Chinese vendor has partnered with Ericsson and MediaTek to conduct voice and video calls entirely over a 5G connection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?
Apple

Can the SE keep Apple relevant during the market slump?

A Futuresource Consulting analyst explains the role that the iPhone SE may have in getting people into its growing ecosystem.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Lenovo launches Legion series of gaming PCs & laptops
Gaming

Lenovo launches Legion series of gaming PCs & laptops

Lenovo has launched a new 2020 lineup of gaming PC and laptops, which are sure to give fans of prebuilt gaming PCs something to smile about.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Cohesity launches Helios app for data management anywhere
Mobile Apps

Cohesity launches Helios app for data management anywhere

Cohesity launches Helios Mobile app to help IT staff manage data remotely, including detecting ransomware attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet
Apple

Apple announces new iPhone SE, the 'most affordable' iPhone yet

Apple unveils the second-generation iPhone SE, its most affordable yet at NZD $799, featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and the powerful A13 Bionic chip.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Canalys: Apple hardest hit by PC pandemic shock
Network Infrastructure

Canalys: Apple hardest hit by PC pandemic shock

Of the top five PC vendors, Apple was hit hardest in Q1 as its shipments fell by over 20% to 3.2 million units.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Global PC shipments plummet by 12.3% as COVID-19 impact kicks in
Network Infrastructure

Global PC shipments plummet by 12.3% as COVID-19 impact kicks in

Global PC shipments have posted a sharp 12.3% decline, the first in seven years, as COVID-19 disrupts supply chains and alters demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market
Network Infrastructure

IDC: The worst is yet to come for traditional PC market

Global traditional PC shipments declined by 9.8% in Q1 2020, with reduced supply due to the COVID-19 outbreak being the main factor, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020