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App born from poverty works to feed the hungry
Applications

App born from poverty works to feed the hungry

Software engineer creates app to feed the hungry in Africa, connecting supermarkets to NGOs and low-income earners.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference
Data Privacy

Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference

New Zealand MPs attend International Parliamentary Conference on National Security and Cybersecurity in London.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics
Wearables

Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics

Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Negotiations continue for Westcon and Logicalis parent
Logicalis

Negotiations continue for Westcon and Logicalis parent

Negotiations are continuing for Westcon-Comstor and Logicalis parent Datatec for a 'significant transaction' first flagged in January.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
A third of organisations are still paying cyber ransoms as attacks keep on growing
Malware

A third of organisations are still paying cyber ransoms as attacks keep on growing

Amid surging cyber attacks, a third of hit firms continue to pay ransoms, with employee mishaps flagged as a significant risk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
IDC forecasts cloud boost for tech spend in 2017
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

IDC forecasts cloud boost for tech spend in 2017

Cloud services will drive much of the ICT spending story this year, with cloud now dominating the ICT market outlook.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Dell and Huawei enjoy lone growth in declining server market
Network Infrastructure

Dell and Huawei enjoy lone growth in declining server market

Dell and Huawei were the only vendors to experience growth in the global server market in Q4 2016, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Marketing Technologies

Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom

Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'
Microsoft

Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'

Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
In2IT Technologies inks reseller deal with SAP India
SAP

In2IT Technologies inks reseller deal with SAP India

In2IT Technologies becomes a SAP Value Added Reseller for India, providing IT consultancy and cost-effective SAP solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?
Internet of Things

Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?

From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.

By Ed Cabrera • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone
Apple

Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone

The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services
Unified Communications

India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services

The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

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Africa stories

ARANZ Geo scores spot in 2017 Hi-Tech awards line up
ARANZ Geo

ARANZ Geo scores spot in 2017 Hi-Tech awards line up

NZ's ARANZ Geo lauded as a finalist for the prestigious Hi-Tech Company of the Year award, marking its third consecutive nomination.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Oxair oxygen system offers the right chemistry
Supply Chain

Oxair oxygen system offers the right chemistry

Hospitals could cut costs and avoid cylinder deliveries as on-site PSA units supply constant 95 per cent pure oxygen at the bedside.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
Australia gets first taste of virtual alternative to face-to-face identity verification
Biometrics

Australia gets first taste of virtual alternative to face-to-face identity verification

South African company e4 claims it has launched Australia's very first real-time, virtual alternative to face-to-face identity verification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Thomas Duryea

New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis

Michael Chanter has taken on the top role at the newly combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis, becoming chief executive.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017