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Noel Leeming launches new protection plan
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming launches new protection plan

Noel Leeming unveils protection service plans offering customers enhanced purchase protection for technology and appliances.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Veritas and Pure Storage team up to reduce downtime for applications and services
Storage

Veritas and Pure Storage team up to reduce downtime for applications and services

Veritas and Pure Storage have forged an enhanced collaboration to bolster application resiliency and data protection, minimising downtime for critical services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices
Unified Communications

Facebook launches 'Portal', a new range of video calling devices

book is taking a leap beyond all things social networking – and into smart video calling devices as it tries to take WhatsApp beyond the smartphone.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC
Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity
Risk & Compliance

Why businesses need a strategy to combat the enemy within – Ping Identity

While strengthening your organisation's external defences with the latest tools and technologies makes sound sense, it's only half a battle plan.

By Mark Perry • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
New Schneider tool helps discern value of Li-ion
DataCentre infrastructure

New Schneider tool helps discern value of Li-ion

Schneider Electric's TradeOff Tool delivers detailed cost and energy advantages of lithium-ion cells versus VRLA batteries.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe
Marketing Technologies

Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe

Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
NZ mid-size businesses battle productivity & growth stagnation
Productivity

NZ mid-size businesses battle productivity & growth stagnation

New Zealand's mid-size businesses lag behind international peers in productivity and profit growth, according to new research from Grant Thornton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Startup uses blockchain to democratise music industry
Data Analytics

Startup uses blockchain to democratise music industry

Slovenian startup Viberate harnesses blockchain to structure live music data, poised to innovate the industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade
Gaming

Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade

Gartner's 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business shows that blockchain will have a transformational impact across industries in 5 to 10 years.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
IBM launches data privacy platform for hybrid multicloud environments
Encryption

IBM launches data privacy platform for hybrid multicloud environments

IBM unveils z15, a cutting-edge platform enhancing data privacy for hybrid multiclouds, integrating encryption, cloud-native development, and instant recovery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
HPE offers new way of accelerating AI & ML lifecycle
DevOps

HPE offers new way of accelerating AI & ML lifecycle

HPE is revolutionising AI/ML deployment with its new container-based software, HPE ML Ops, reducing implementation times from months to just days.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions
Productivity

Enlighten recognised by Gartner, nod to growing demand for optimisation solutions

Enlighten, a tech firm specializing in operational solutions, has been recognized in Gartner's Hype Cycle for Human Capital Management Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold
Samsung

Samsung says 'hundreds of apps' will work with Galaxy Fold

Samsung's Galaxy Fold gets a boost with 'hundreds of apps' now optimised for its foldable screen, thanks to a collaboration with Google.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
IoT devices leaving businesses open to security risks – Zscaler
Malware

IoT devices leaving businesses open to security risks – Zscaler

IDC has forecast that spending on IoT will reach US$745 billion in 2019 and surpass the US$1 trillion mark in 2022.

By Budd Ilic • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019

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Katana Technologies releases anti-ransomware solution
Malware

Katana Technologies releases anti-ransomware solution

Katana Technologies unveils an anti-ransomware solution in response to a 38% surge in ransomware attacks, aiming to secure businesses from costly data breaches.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019
ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business
Small Business

ASB launches debit card dedicated solely to business

ASB launches new Visa Debit card for small businesses, offering functionality of a credit card for in-store, online, and overseas purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019