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The next big cyber attack target: Education?
Security Information and Event Management

The next big cyber attack target: Education?

The education industry has a plethora of data that cyber criminals want, and institutions are not doing an adequate job of securing all their systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
How to manage workplace generation gaps
Gaming

How to manage workplace generation gaps

What about Generation X? While the divide between Boomers and Millennials tends to be starker, Generation X is caught in the middle.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Aerohive aims to unlock Wi-Fi business potential with new offerings
Wireless Networks

Aerohive aims to unlock Wi-Fi business potential with new offerings

Aerohive Networks says it's unlocking the potential of Wi-Fi for businesses with a suite of new 'connected experience' technologies.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015
How the Internet of Things primes a new smart product economy
Internet of Things

How the Internet of Things primes a new smart product economy

A slew of newly connected gadgets controlled through mobile apps and feed personal data into the cloud are driving a wave of interest in the IoT.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
How to shoot great photos with a smartphone
Photography

How to shoot great photos with a smartphone

Smartphone cameras have strengths and weaknesses. Knowing these, as well as some basic photography rules, can make a huge difference to phone photos.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Gartner urges investment in 'risk principles' for heightened security
Cybersecurity

Gartner urges investment in 'risk principles' for heightened security

Companies must change their approach to IT risk and cyber security Gartner says, with investment in three 'risk principles' required.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Future Summit 2015: Australian economic future relies on innovation and entrepreneurship
Future Summit

Future Summit 2015: Australian economic future relies on innovation and entrepreneurship

Australian economy needs new strategy of innovation and entrepreneurship to combat falling commodity prices, says ADC Forum CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
Intel and Micron make memory tech breakthrough
Health Technologies

Intel and Micron make memory tech breakthrough

Intel and Micron's breakthrough unveils 3D XPoint, set to transform data storage with unparalleled speed and endurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2015
Personal cloud growing in importance
Personal cloud

Personal cloud growing in importance

Digital workplace managers responsible for building the digital workplace will be increasingly challenged as the personal cloud continues to evolve.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
Apple and IBM deliver first wave of IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps
Endpoint Protection

Apple and IBM deliver first wave of IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps

Apple and IBM launch MobileFirst for iOS apps, revolutionising enterprise mobility with analytics and cloud services for key industries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
Surgical robots technologist Dr Catherine Mohr named 2014 Flying Kiwi
Robotics

Surgical robots technologist Dr Catherine Mohr named 2014 Flying Kiwi

Dr Catherine Mohr, a leader in surgical robotics, honoured as 2014's Flying Kiwi for her global impact in technology and medicine.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology
Cybersecurity

Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology

Blue Coat leads the shift in security tech focus from fear to enabling full business potential with award-winning Business Assurance Tech.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Microsoft excels with Office for iPad…
Microsoft

Microsoft excels with Office for iPad…

Addressing the industry at the intersection of cloud and mobile, Satya Nadella embarked on one of his first tasks as new Microsoft CEO.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2014

Stories from Other Regions

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Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on
Texting

Kiwis are still texting and driving, five years on

The NZ Police is concerned at a rising number of people being caught while distracted by their phone, despite legislation being in place since 2009.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015
Brain Changing & Mind Shifting - Educators invited
EduTech

Brain Changing & Mind Shifting - Educators invited

The ninth annual Education Leaders Forum will be held in Auckland on the 25 and 26 August, with the twin themes of Brain Changing and Mind Shifting.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ
Partner Programmes

Theta acquires IGA Systems, grows SharePoint team in NZ

Theta, the Kiwi IT consultancy firm, completed its acquisition of SharePoint consultancy IGA Systems in March and has grown its SharePoint team in NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015
NV Interactive: Windows 8 Not Out…
Microsoft

NV Interactive: Windows 8 Not Out…

Upon walking to the middle, Matt Pickering won the toss - he chose to bat, with Microsoft's new OS as his opening partner.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014