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Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public
Smart Home

Samsung left Bixby & SmartThings code wide open to the public

Samsung's security oversight left Bixby and SmartThings code, along with key credentials, publicly accessible on GitLab, exposing 135 projects.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars
Cartech

People are tired of driving – bring on the autonomous cars

A new study has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next five years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution
Biometrics

Microsoft achieves FIDO2 certification for authentication solution

FIDO2 is a set of standards that enables easy and secure logins to websites and applications via biometrics, mobile devices and/or FIDO Security Keys.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan
Digital Transformation

Failure to prioritize cybersecurity stunting digital transformation – Frost & Sullivan

Failure to prioritise cybersecurity is stalling digital transformation efforts in Asia-Pacific, reveals a study by Forcepoint and Frost and Sullivan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Crypto

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
HPE and BlueData aim to accelerate AI-driven innovation in the enterprise
Digital Transformation

HPE and BlueData aim to accelerate AI-driven innovation in the enterprise

HPE unveils new integrated offering combining BlueData software platform and services to accelerate AI and data-driven business innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Tech Data dives into analytics & IoT solution offerings
Data Analytics

Tech Data dives into analytics & IoT solution offerings

This week, the company launched its Analytics and IoT solution factory, which expands on offerings available through its Cloud Solution Factory.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Hyperscale data centre market to exceed $65b by 2025
Hyperscale

Hyperscale data centre market to exceed $65b by 2025

The hyperscale data centre market is expected to surge from USD $20 billion in 2018 to USD $65 billion by 2025, driven by big data and cloud computing demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Kiwi businesses warned that Google is moving the goal posts
Data Analytics

Kiwi businesses warned that Google is moving the goal posts

The traditional race to be number one on Google's organic search results has changed again as updates to online search algorithms shift the game.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Epson large format printers win first Red Dot Best of the Best Award
Printing

Epson large format printers win first Red Dot Best of the Best Award

Epson's large format printers have clinched their first Red Dot: Best of the Best award, with five inkjets, a scanner, and a projector also honoured.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Wireless Networks

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

By Brian Gleeson • 6 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
New Vend partnership expands capabilities to cloud
Marketing Technologies

New Vend partnership expands capabilities to cloud

Vend and BigCommerce unite, boosting SMB retailers to rival giants with seamless in-store and online integration.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts
Data Analytics

Australian online purchasing lags behind global counterparts

Australia lags behind in online purchasing despite high digital device adoption, according to a survey by Boston Consulting Group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Sydney hosts the Intel Extreme Masters 2019 esports competition
Gaming

Sydney hosts the Intel Extreme Masters 2019 esports competition

The ESL Intel Extreme Masters Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament took place in Sydney, with Team Liquid taking home the trophy.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Cybera brings remote network operations into clear focus
Network Infrastructure

Cybera brings remote network operations into clear focus

SD-WAN and security service provider Cybera has released a cloud-based management solution designed to provide deeper insight into remote network operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019

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How MFDs could be putting SMEs at risk of a security breach
Printing

How MFDs could be putting SMEs at risk of a security breach

Konica Minolta warns that unsecured multifunction devices could expose SMEs to cyber threats, emphasising the importance of robust security measures.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Chch business reaps rewards by going paperless
Printing

Chch business reaps rewards by going paperless

RED Electrical, a Christchurch-based electrical company, has gone completely paperless, saving time and money. They encourage other businesses to do the same.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019