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Samsung releases new Galaxy A Series lineup
Digital Signage

Samsung releases new Galaxy A Series lineup

Samsung has unveiled its seventh generation A series of smartphones, including the affordable 5G-capable A32, A52, A52 5G, and A72 models.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Huge growth expected for consumer device market
Semiconductors

Huge growth expected for consumer device market

Consumer device market set for huge growth post-COVID-19, with 5G smartphones and voice control smart home devices leading the way, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Mar 2021
Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth
Wearables

Consumer demand boosts wearable device market growth

IDC states worldwide shipments of wearable devices reached 153.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 27.2%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Unified Communications

ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
OPPO's Find X3 smartphone series shoots for one billion colours
Mobile Device Management

OPPO's Find X3 smartphone series shoots for one billion colours

OPPO has launched itself back into the smartphone market with the release of its new 'premium and futuristic' Find X3 Series.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Dropbox acquires document sharing platform DocSend
Document Management

Dropbox acquires document sharing platform DocSend

Dropbox has agreed to buy document management firm DocSend for $165m as it looks to capitalise on remote working opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mobile Device Management

Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web

A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Yubico pledges to secure world's most at-risk organisations
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico pledges to secure world's most at-risk organisations

Yubico is partnering with Microsoft to offer 25,000 free YubiKey security keys to high profile and high risk organisations across 31 countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Telstra switches on low band 5G network for commercial use
Unified Communications

Telstra switches on low band 5G network for commercial use

Telstra launches low band 5G network across 1200 sites, using repurposed spectrum. Aims to cover 75% of Australia by June.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021
PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC
Unified Communications

PC & smartphone markets on strong growth trajectory in 2021 - IDC

Worldwide smartphone shipments could achieve a 5.5% growth rate this year - and PC shipment rates will also grow 18.2%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021
SMBs look to laptops for work mobility, but many don't see a future in remote working
Mobile Device Management

SMBs look to laptops for work mobility, but many don't see a future in remote working

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021
Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings
Mobile Device Management

Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings

Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021

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IDC: New Zealand PC market has strongest year ever in 2020
Notebook

IDC: New Zealand PC market has strongest year ever in 2020

Demand for education devices and switches to notebooks leads to strongest year of PC shipments in New Zealand, according to IDC research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Mar 2021
Aspera Mobile introduces rugged feature phone
Mobile Device Management

Aspera Mobile introduces rugged feature phone

Aspera Mobile launches new budget mobile phone designed for outdoor use. The R40 is rugged and waterproof, with popular apps pre-loaded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Ingram Micro offers huge discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads
Unified Communications

Ingram Micro offers huge discounts on Lenovo ThinkPads

Lenovo ThinkPads are now available at incredible prices from Ingram Micro, making them a must-have for businesses. Get yours today!.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Fitbit's Ace 3 encourages kids to keep moving
Fitness

Fitbit's Ace 3 encourages kids to keep moving

The tracker features more animated clock faces and accessories, in addition to popular features like step counts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Xero launches authentication app to boost account security
Multi-factor authentication

Xero launches authentication app to boost account security

Xero launches new authentication app, Xero Verify, as part of its phased rollout of mandatory multifactor authentication.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand
Unified Communications

Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand

Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Mar 2021