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Entries open for second annual iSanz security awards
Cybersecurity

Entries open for second annual iSanz security awards

iSanz is again shining the spotlight on NZ's 'world-class' InfoSec industry, calling for entries for the entries for the second annual iSanz Awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
From fast food to flying food: Domino's showcases NZ pizza delivery by drone
Drones

From fast food to flying food: Domino's showcases NZ pizza delivery by drone

Pizza delivery by drone? In New Zealand? Disbelief aside, Domino's and Flirtey teamed up yesterday to show that it's about to become real - soon.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
The Commerce Commission and the New Zealand backhaul review
Unified Communications

The Commerce Commission and the New Zealand backhaul review

NZ's watchdog probes Chorus's sway in the telecom backhaul market amid concerns of market fairness and competition.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Retail stories

Bulletproof Group's 2016 financials show 'record' revenue, slowing profit
Edge Computing

Bulletproof Group's 2016 financials show 'record' revenue, slowing profit

Cloud/managed services provider Bulletproof Group's full year 2016 financial results were released last week and the future is looking healthy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Malware

Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.

By Research Team • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter
Malware

ESET discovers new Android botnet controlled by Twitter

ESET uncovers a novel Android botnet, Android/Twitoor, controlled via Twitter instead of a traditional server, marking a first in mobile malware tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Optus Business scores $20 million wi-fi contract for Vicinity shopping centres
Wireless Networks

Optus Business scores $20 million wi-fi contract for Vicinity shopping centres

Optus has announced plans to roll out high-speed public wi-fi for visitors to 81 Australian shopping centres and six corporate sites.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases
Disaster Recovery

Explosive uptake of Cradlepoint solutions as APAC investment increases

Cradlepoint's APAC surge, with a focus on customer-led teams, mirrors North American success as demand for LTE solutions grows.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Has Codemasters finally got it right with F1 2016?
Gaming

Has Codemasters finally got it right with F1 2016?

Codemasters' sixth entry in their Formula One series, F1 2016, is upon us. NetGuide's Darren Price puts the pedal to the metal.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 28th Aug 2016
The BIG question: Is tech making us all dumb?
Google

The BIG question: Is tech making us all dumb?

Are we entering an age of idiocracy? Is technology making us stupid? These questions are being raised as online culture continues to evolve.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
Ruthless cybercriminals are blackmailing & recruiting telecom 'insiders'
Endpoint Protection

Ruthless cybercriminals are blackmailing & recruiting telecom 'insiders'

Telecoms firms increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, including via insiders and blackmail, says Kaspersky Labs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Online retailers need to up their delivery & returns services game, survey finds
Customer Relationship Management

Online retailers need to up their delivery & returns services game, survey finds

Australian online retailers need to pick up their game and start improving their delivery service or risk losing customers, says Blackbay.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2016
Microsoft announces it is releasing an 'Xbox Onesie'
Gaming

Microsoft announces it is releasing an 'Xbox Onesie'

Microsoft is renowned for its line up of technology products, but today it has revealed its new product called the 'Xbox Onesie'.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Kogan.com exceeds FY16 prospectus expectations
Supply Chain

Kogan.com exceeds FY16 prospectus expectations

Australia's leading pure-play online retailer, Kogan.com, has surpassed its financial forecast for FY16 with total revenue of AUD 211.2m.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Cisco Services' revenues continue to expand
Digital Transformation

Cisco Services' revenues continue to expand

As Cisco transitions the business model, the savings from global headcount reductions will be invested to further expand software and services.

By Elitsa Bakalova • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout
Unified Communications

Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

IBM's new Korean cloud data center powers digital transformation
Hyperscale

IBM's new Korean cloud data center powers digital transformation

IBM's new cloud data center in Seoul, Korea, is powering the way for enterprises and startups to embrace digital transformation and global expansion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016