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Mobility stories - Page 15

In today's increasingly hybrid world, being agile and mobile when working is becoming significantly normalised. Mobility is a term that describes the use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, as well as other technologies, to enable employees to work securely from anywhere.

Having successful mobility in a business can increase staff satisfaction and create a more versatile and productive workflow system. Mobility can also be a key way to help organisations hire and develop better tech talents.
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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
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OPPO's Find X3 smartphone series shoots for one billion colours
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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OPPO has launched itself back into the smartphone market with the release of its new ‘premium and futuristic’ Find X3 Series.
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Ingram Micro offers huge discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Lenovo ThinkPads are now available at incredible prices from Ingram Micro, making them a must-have for businesses. Get yours today!.
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Dropbox acquires document sharing platform DocSend
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Dropbox has agreed to buy document management firm DocSend for $165m as it looks to capitalise on remote working opportunities.
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Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
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Yubico pledges to secure world's most at-risk organisations
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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Yubico is partnering with Microsoft to offer 25,000 free YubiKey security keys to high profile and high risk organisations across 31 countries.
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Xero launches authentication app to boost account security
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.
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Telstra switches on low band 5G network for commercial use
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Telstra launches low band 5G network across 1200 sites, using repurposed spectrum. Aims to cover 75% of Australia by June.
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PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.
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SMBs look to laptops for work mobility, but many don't see a future in remote working
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Laptops are the future of work for many SMBs in Asia Pacific post-COVID-19, but owners may not be ready, says a new survey from IDC and ASUS.
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Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.
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Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.
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Biometric IoT monetisation opportunities suffer from strategic misalignment - report
Tue, 9th Mar 2021
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Strategic misalignment is the prevalent threat keeping innovative biometric monetisation from reaching critical mass in the larger IoT ecosystem.
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Modern device management – enterprise-grade endpoint security for home workers
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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To support and empower employees, organisations need enterprise-grade security that reaches beyond the confines of the workplace.
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MDM In 2021 – It’s time to switch to modern management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Microsoft Intune is set to become the clear leader in mobile device management, with 35% global market adoption expected in 2021 and over 50% in 2022.
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2021 will be a 'blockbuster' year for PC market
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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The global PC market is expected to grow 8% in 2021, with total shipments reaching 496.8 million units, according to Canalys.
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Fujitsu designs new notebooks for the new style of working
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Fujitsu unveils new LIFEBOOK models designed for professionals navigating remote working, featuring Intel's 11th gen vPro platform.
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Interview: It’s time to rename MDM to Modern Device Management
Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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Mobile device management is no longer about being tied to physical devices - in fact, IT administrators shouldn’t even need to go near them.
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Lenovo unleashes major expansion of ThinkPad range
Thu, 4th Mar 2021
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Lenovo's popular ThinkPad line has expanded with a redesign and improved hardware for the X13 series, tailored for hybrid and remote working.
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Tablets and Chromebooks set all-time high shipment records in Q4 2020
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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Global PC market (including tablets) saw annual growth in Q4 2020, with shipments hitting 143.7 million units, up 35% YoY, says Canalys.