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Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro
Apple

Apple rolls out the 2019 MacBook Pro

Flex your fingers, Apple MacBook fans - because it's time for the 2019 iteration of the famed notebook line that never dies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come
Virtual Private Networks

NordVPN launches encryption tool, password manager to come

A free version of NordLocker is available which gives users 5GB of encrypted data, while premium users can encrypt unlimited amounts of data.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Consumers fail to see value of 5G, Deloitte study finds
Unified Communications

Consumers fail to see value of 5G, Deloitte study finds

Despite the business potential of 5G, a Deloitte study reveals consumer scepticism, with 84% unwilling to pay a USD $15 premium for the upgrade.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Splunk in the wild: the 'data to everything' platform in action
Customer Relationship Management

Splunk in the wild: the 'data to everything' platform in action

Splunk's 'data to everything' platform is revolutionising businesses globally by turning raw data into actionable insights, spotlighted at conf.19.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Global smart speaker market experiences 45% growth
Digital Entertainment

Global smart speaker market experiences 45% growth

Amazon leads the global smart speaker market with 10.4 million units shipped in Q3 2019, according to Canalys. Google slips to fourth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk
Marketing Technologies

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Sennheiser fuses Microsoft Teams into newest wireless speaker
Unified Communications

Sennheiser fuses Microsoft Teams into newest wireless speaker

Sennheiser's latest office product brings Microsoft Teams capabilities to the forefront of workplace collaboration through audio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
ManageEngine leverages AU data centres to bring data closer to home
ManageEngine

ManageEngine leverages AU data centres to bring data closer to home

ManageEngine is now utilising Melbourne and Sydney data centres to align with Australian data privacy laws, ensuring data residency and compliance.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Hands (and body)-on review: The Dyson Pure Cool Me
Gaming

Hands (and body)-on review: The Dyson Pure Cool Me

The Dyson Pure Cool Me, retailing at NZD $549, offers allergen-sensitive individuals a personal, innovative, and quiet cooling solution. Here's the review.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Scale Computing integrates retail solution with Schneider Electric
DataCentre infrastructure

Scale Computing integrates retail solution with Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric partners with Scale Computing to integrate the HC3 Edge for retail solution into EcoStruxure Micro Data Centers, enhancing retail operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Bitglass report finds 66% of companies omit key security tool
Cloud Access Security Broker

Bitglass report finds 66% of companies omit key security tool

A Bitglass report reveals that while 86% of firms have cloud tools, only 34% use SSO, highlighting a troubling gap in cloud security measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth
Apple

IDC: Global smartphone market returns to positive growth

Global smartphone shipments increase in Q3 2019, ending seven quarters of decline, says IDC. Indian market leads growth. Chinese brands rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23
Private Cloud

Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23

Public cloud services will be the top revenue generator for cloud computing in the Asia-Pacific region, according to GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Cybera teams up with Apex for DX in retail
Digital Transformation

Cybera teams up with Apex for DX in retail

Cybera has partnered with Apex Supply Chain Technologies to streamline digital transformation in retail, restaurants, and foodservice industries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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The rise of the Neobanks: How they challenge traditional banking
Buy Now Pay Later

The rise of the Neobanks: How they challenge traditional banking

Neobanks are catering to customers who are tired of the big banks and those who seek alternatives, says financial advisory firm Mozo.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Predictions: How process and workflow automation will evolve in 2020
Robotic Process Automation

Predictions: How process and workflow automation will evolve in 2020

Those who have started the journey with workflow automation will expand their efforts while some businesses who have yet to begin will get to work.

By Ryan Duguid • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019