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IHS Markit outline the big market trends in video analytics
Surveillance

IHS Markit outline the big market trends in video analytics

IHS Markit senior analyst Monica Wang revealed her top market trends at the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS).

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
Milestone reinforce importance of AI in surveillance at MIPS
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone reinforce importance of AI in surveillance at MIPS

Themed 'Creating an intelligent world', the winning topic of the day was around AI developments in security and surveillance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ
Public Cloud

Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ

It's only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Trend Micro & Vivotek to launch cybersecurity-enhanced IP surveillance products
Surveillance

Trend Micro & Vivotek to launch cybersecurity-enhanced IP surveillance products

Trend Micro and Vivotek have teamed up to launch cybersecurity-enhanced IP surveillance products, debuting at Intersec 2018 in Dubai.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018
Unified Communications

75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018

​Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings
Unified Communications

The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Bitdefender and NETGEAR partner to bring IoT security to customers
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender and NETGEAR partner to bring IoT security to customers

This joint offering will secure IoT devices at the WiFi router level, preventing attacks and protecting sensitive user data from cybercriminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
HTC reveals the Vive Pro upgrade and wireless adaptor
Digital Signage

HTC reveals the Vive Pro upgrade and wireless adaptor

HTC VIVE unveils new hardware upgrades including the Vive Pro and Vive Wireless, offering users a premium VR experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection
Semiconductors

D-Link and McAfee team up on router with integrated endpoint protection

The D-Link AC2600 Wi-Fi router powered by McAfee and Intel's connected home technology automatically protects all devices connected to the network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Say goodbye to shaky footage with DJI's mobile camera mounts
Drones

Say goodbye to shaky footage with DJI's mobile camera mounts

DJI unveils Osmo Mobile 2 and Ronin-S, transforming shaky smartphone and DSLR footage into smooth, cinematic videos.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments
Identity and Access Management

Gartner's ten predictions for smartphone AI developments

Gartner predicts smartphone AI will evolve into personalised companions by 2022, with 80% of devices boasting on-device AI, up from 10% in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Editing VR footage is a breeze with new Adobe plug-in
Marketing Technologies

Editing VR footage is a breeze with new Adobe plug-in

CyberLink has introduced the VR Stabilizer plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, offering easy, cost-effective tools to stabilise 360-degree videos.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Are you afraid of the dark? Why cloud adopters need visibility into their network
Distributed Denial of Service

Are you afraid of the dark? Why cloud adopters need visibility into their network

The Reaper, which borrows programming code from the Mirai botnet, raises concerns that a new wave of DDoS attacks or other attacks could follow.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017

Stories from Other Regions

AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime

AI's rise is pivotal for defending NZ against rampant cybercrime; essential amidst a stark shortage of cybersecurity pros.

By Alex Teh • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Volvo lets 100 families to test fully autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Volvo lets 100 families to test fully autonomous vehicles

A world first autonomous driving initiative has launched which will ultimately see 100 families testing fully autonomous vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
OPPO releases limited edition FC Barcelona themed R11
OPPO

OPPO releases limited edition FC Barcelona themed R11

OPPO has launched a limited edition FC Barcelona R11 in New Zealand, featuring an 18K gold-plated badge and exclusive design, priced at NZD $799.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Huawei's quad-lensed Nova 2i comes to NZ
Semiconductors

Huawei's quad-lensed Nova 2i comes to NZ

The Huawei Nova 2i is designed to keep up with every selfie, every image and every social network that matters...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017