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Databricks launches new machine learning platform
Data Science

Databricks launches new machine learning platform

Databricks has announced the latest generation of its machine learning offering, with the launch of Databricks Machine learning.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G
Unified Communications

Mobile consumers demand assurance as they plan upgrades to 5G

More than half of consumers plan to upgrade to a 5G device within the next two years, according to Blancco Technology Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech
Wearables

Global wearables market fuelled by smaller companies and new tech

The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21) even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels, IDC finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Global PC market thrives despite semiconductor shortages
Semiconductors

Global PC market thrives despite semiconductor shortages

Despite ongoing semiconductor shortages, the PC market is thriving with shipments expected to grow 18.1% in 2021, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Smartphone shipments to reach 1.38 billion units this year despite economic woes — IDC
Shipments

Smartphone shipments to reach 1.38 billion units this year despite economic woes — IDC

This represents a 7.7% increase from 2020, and IDC says the trend will continue: in 2022, shipments will total 1.43 billion — a year-over-year increase of 3.8%.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Apps

Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Fortinet: Seamless security into the cloud at any edge, any scale
Firewalls

Fortinet: Seamless security into the cloud at any edge, any scale

Fortinet's Jon McGettigan offers a strategy for securing your network in a hybrid cloud environment and implementing edge computing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th May 2021
Vodafone switches on 5G for Palmerston North
Unified Communications

Vodafone switches on 5G for Palmerston North

It's part of the telco's network investment programme, through which 'hundreds of millions of dollars' are pumped into the country's digital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Android stalkerware on the rise
Spying

Android stalkerware on the rise

ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Hands-on Review: Oppo A74 5G - a reliable and affordable 5G phone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo A74 5G - a reliable and affordable 5G phone

5G is typically an offering found on higher-end smartphones. Oppo bucked the trend and included 5G on one of their budget phones.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021
Jamf to acquire Wandera for $400 million
Mobile Device Management

Jamf to acquire Wandera for $400 million

Jamf has agreed to acquire zero trust cloud security specialist Wandera for $400m to expand its Apple Enterprise Management capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th May 2021
Huawei calls for closer public-private sector action to restore trust in technology
Cloud Security

Huawei calls for closer public-private sector action to restore trust in technology

Huawei is calling for better collaboration between the public and private sectors in a bid to restore trust in technology.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Hands-on Review: Oppo Find X3 Lite 5G - midrange done right
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo Find X3 Lite 5G - midrange done right

Oppo Find X3 Lite review: A mid-range phone that delivers high-end features, including impressive cameras and superfast charging.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A52
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy A52

If you're on a budget but don't want to sacrifice all the features present in a top-tier phone, the Samsung A52 is a good investment.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021
Chromebook and tablet vendors posting record first-quarter numbers
Notebook

Chromebook and tablet vendors posting record first-quarter numbers

Chromebook and tablet vendors are posting record first-quarter shipment numbers, according to the latest data from Canalys.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021
Fortinet: Reduce risk with consistent security
Firewalls

Fortinet: Reduce risk with consistent security

Cornelius Mare, CISO for Fortinet Australia, explains how consistent security can reduce risk whilst streamlining NOC/SOC operations and minimising costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021
Kingston launches NV1 NVMe PCIe solid state drive
PC Hardware

Kingston launches NV1 NVMe PCIe solid state drive

Kingston's entry-level NV1 NVMe SSDs offer fast speeds and compact size for laptops and PCs. Prices start at NZ$100.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
Protecting endpoints (and users) that have left the office
Endpoint Protection

Protecting endpoints (and users) that have left the office

To access work emails, it may suffice to use with multi-factor authentication. But if users want to access customer data, that security control isn't enough.

By Joseph Carson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Apr 2021

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