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Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2014

Apple

Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...

The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014

Payment Technologies

Apple and the inevitability of disruption…

Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2014

Bring Your Own Device

Why enterprises must embrace wearable tech...

Once widespread consumer adoption takes place, the enterprise is never far behind – whether it's ready or not.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2014

ASUS

ASUS appoints seasoned veteran to lead NZ market charge

Portia Chang, a veteran employee, appointed as the Regional Head of ASUS in New Zealand, bringing over a decade of experience to drive growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014

Microsoft

Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft

'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013

Microsoft

Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?

Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2013

Microsoft

Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy

The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013

Supply Chain

Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition

Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013

Panasonic

Rugged business tablet hits NZ

Panasonic Toughpad launches in NZ, introducing a rugged business tablet able to withstand harsh environments and meeting robust business needs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012

Dick Smith

Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M

Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012

Virtualisation

The role of the datacentre today

Data centres have evolved from mere storage facilities to integral components of business strategy, driving innovation and efficiency amidst a data explosion.

By Steve Haddock • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jul 2012

Health Technologies

'Connected health and fitness' offers fresh opportunity

Fitbit enters New Zealand with its connected health products, promising opportunities for local retailers amid declining returns in traditional tech sectors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012

Apple

News: Flashback numbers update, Valve-Apple meeting never happened, Path Finder 6, and more!

Over 650k Macs remain plagued by the Flashback trojan, debunking Symantec's 140k claim. Meanwhile, Valve denies an Apple meeting and Path Finder 6 launches.

By Benny Ling • 2 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2012

Cybersecurity

Hendry in as GM at AVG

Sam Hendry joins AVG as the new general manager, bringing extensive experience in government and IT. Hendry aims to bolster the company's ambitious growth.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Consumer tech stories

Cloud Services

JB Hi-Fi NZ sales edge up despite market-wide tablet sales decline

JB Hi-Fi reports slight sales growth in New Zealand, with total sales rise of 5.3% across Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014

Gaming

Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales

The Warehouse reports Q3 sales of $367.0m, up 3.2%, with 13 consecutive quarters of positive same store sales.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014

PowerbyProxi

NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal

New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2014