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BlackBerry think tank report delves into Australia's state of security
Distributed Denial of Service

BlackBerry think tank report delves into Australia's state of security

A new think tank report by BlackBerry says that Australia's cyber risk is changing all the way down to infrastructure, even to the people behind it.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

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What kind of impact will IoT have on data centers in 2017?
Hyperscale

What kind of impact will IoT have on data centers in 2017?

IoT's 2017 surge to drive data centre industry transformation, impacting design, deployment, and security, with over 24bn devices expected by 2020.

By Erich Hamilton • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf
Apple

Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf

Global survey by Jamf confirms Apple devices surpass rivals in ease-of-use in businesses and schools, bolstering adoption rates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees
Unified Communications

New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees

OPPO launches in New Zealand with range of smartphones, aiming to offer premium quality at an affordable price.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Dell EMC ups cloud service provider partner program focus
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC ups cloud service provider partner program focus

Dell EMC has bolstered its CSP partner program and added a solutions engineering practice as it gears up for 'significant' scaling of its ecosystem.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now
Malware

Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now

Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
The future is now: Epson unveils new innovations for the modern classroom
Digital Signage

The future is now: Epson unveils new innovations for the modern classroom

Epson's cutting-edge projectors and app revolutionise learning, promising interactive, BYOD-friendly classroom experiences.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Malware

Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud

Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS
Malware

Welivesecurity reports new crypto-ransomware hitting macOS

Crypto-ransomware campaign for Mac targets users with fake patcher applications distributed via BitTorrent sites.

By Mark-Etienne M.Léveillé • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud
Customer Experience

Gartner: The Edge will eat the Cloud

Customer experience won't simply be defined by a web site experience. The cloud will have its role, but the edge is coming, and it's going to be big.

By Tom Bittman • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter
Lenovo

Apple iPad sales defy the declining Indian tablet market in December quarter

Apple recorded the fastest growth in the quarter ended December 2016, making it into the top five despite the segment shrinking 3.1 percent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones
Malware

10 reasons why cybercriminals target smartphones

Smartphones aim to heighten convenience, but there is a real feeling that they're becoming a bigger target for cybercriminals. Why?.

By Welivesecurity • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
IDC: Wearables aren't dead - market grows 16.9 percent in fourth quarter
Wearables

IDC: Wearables aren't dead - market grows 16.9 percent in fourth quarter

​While many may think the wearables market is a dwindling one, it is actually quite healthy - a change of focus has been put down as the cause.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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How to support the literacy of all learners with learning tools
Microsoft

How to support the literacy of all learners with learning tools

As an organisation, Microsoft has a huge focus on accessibility when it comes to enabling everyone to use technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012
Apple

IDC NZ: Apple takes top smartphone vendor spot for first time since 2012

The smartphone market in 2017 looks almost guaranteed to be extremely competitive, with stakes heating up between the three main vendors.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
New Zealand developed game is being nominated for an SXSW Gaming Award
Gaming

New Zealand developed game is being nominated for an SXSW Gaming Award

Sky Noon is a video game developed by New Zealand based Lunar Rooster. Amazingly, the game is deservedly getting some international recognition.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Updated: 7 key opportunities for Kiwi partners from HP Partner First Forum
HP

Updated: 7 key opportunities for Kiwi partners from HP Partner First Forum

HP New Zealand Partner First Forum highlighted a number of adjacent markets for HP's resellers to grow into. And the markets are...

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017