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NZ-developed paging solution goes live in North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals
Health Technologies

NZ-developed paging solution goes live in North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals

Smartpage is comprised of three software modules, for clinical, orderly and emergency staff messaging and task management, delivered via the cloud.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges
Firewalls

Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges

​The ideas of 'bring your own device' (BYOD) and Internet of Things (IoT) are a dream come true for most employees – but a nightmare for IT staff.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Facebook, Apple, Twitter missing from 2018's top software companies ranking
Microsoft

Facebook, Apple, Twitter missing from 2018's top software companies ranking

G2 Crowd's 2018 Top 100 software companies rankings are out, with Facebook, Twitter, and Apple missing from the list. Slack leads the chart.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Aussie tech company rubs shoulders with the best in Reuters top 100
Supply Chain

Aussie tech company rubs shoulders with the best in Reuters top 100

Thomson Reuters has named Melbourne's Computershare among the world's top 100 technology companies, the only Australian firm to make the prestigious list.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Manufacturing

Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?
Marketing Technologies

Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?

Google is moving to mobile-first indexing as over 50% of people now search on smartphones. Here are tips to get ready.

By Chad Crowe • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection
Malware

APAC Cybersecurity trends ahead: The costs of connection

The generally perilous state of affairs in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) arena presents a host of challenges of its own.

By Nick FitzGerald • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Braven introduces lightweight, durable and loud Bluetooth speakers
Digital Entertainment

Braven introduces lightweight, durable and loud Bluetooth speakers

Braven unveils the Ready Pro and Ready Solo, two new Bluetooth speakers boasting lightweight durability and impressive sound quality for outdoor escapades.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award
Storage

Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award

IoT Breakthrough lauds Hitachi Vantara & others in its annual awards celebrating IoT innovation and leadership.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
The audio amp that gives gamers a competitive edge
Gaming

The audio amp that gives gamers a competitive edge

Sennheiser unveils GSX 1000 audio amplifier for gamers, offering advanced 7.1 surround sound and precise spatial awareness.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Two big analysts weigh in on the state of the PC market
Network Infrastructure

Two big analysts weigh in on the state of the PC market

Gartner and IDC offer contrasting views on Q4 2017 PC market, with IDC reporting growth while Gartner shows a decline. Optimism remains for both.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes
Artificial Intelligence

Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes

Two-thirds of consumers who own digital voice assistants use their smartphones less in the home since acquiring the devices.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
This little drone aims to replace your selfie stick
Drones

This little drone aims to replace your selfie stick

AEE Aviation Technology unveils AEE SELFLY, a smartphone case with an embedded drone, aiming to take selfie pictures to new heights at CES.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Norwood launches enterprise VPN security app
Virtual Private Networks

Norwood launches enterprise VPN security app

World Secure lets organisations easily adjust staff members' VPN security profiles on the fly in response to evolving cybersecurity threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Intel CEO addresses Spectre and Meltdown bugs at CES keynote
Semiconductors

Intel CEO addresses Spectre and Meltdown bugs at CES keynote

Kraznich advised users to apply any updates from your operating system vendor and system manufacturer as soon as they become available.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018
Research: Enterprise IT infrastructure spend still on the rise
Hyperscale

Research: Enterprise IT infrastructure spend still on the rise

Vendor revenues from enterprise IT infrastructure spending rose nearly 3% to USD $113 billion in 2017, driven by hosted solutions and emerging technologies.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

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Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Fintech

Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments

Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018