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How offering IT 'self-service' can help create a more attractive workplace
Mobile Device Management

How offering IT 'self-service' can help create a more attractive workplace

How technology is offered in the workplace can have an instrumental impact on how an organisation is perceived and whether people will want to stay.

By Justin Krisko • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?
Surveillance

What's holding businesses back from adopting facial recognition?

Aussie execs predict AI to join workforce soon, boosting revenues; facial recognition tech poses privacy concerns.

By Jordan Cullis • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market
Wearables

Medical-Grade tech brings opportunity in wearables market

There is significant opportunity for growth in clinically validated, yet user-friendly wearables to aid individuals manage such ailments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows
Wearables

IDC - Smartwatches to take the lead as Wearables market grows

The worldwide wearables market is forecast to ship 124.9 million units by the end of 2018, up 8.2% from the prior year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Hands-on Review: NETGEAR ReadyNAS 424 NAS Drive
Storage

Hands-on Review: NETGEAR ReadyNAS 424 NAS Drive

NETGEAR's ReadyNAS 424 delivers an outstanding balance of ease-of-use and performance, perfect for small businesses needing up to 40 employees.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
The impact of redesigning the MRO approach
Marketing Technologies

The impact of redesigning the MRO approach

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul companies will supposedly gain a valuable competitive advantage by leveraging IIoT-based technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Hands-on Review: Epson Workforce ET-16500
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson Workforce ET-16500

The Workforce ET-16500 A3 multifunction printer adds Epson's EcoTank cartridge-free printing as an option for the small business/home office.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Jun 2018
Gamers get to go back to Jurassic World
Gaming

Gamers get to go back to Jurassic World

Jurassic World Evolution is a movie tie-in theme park management game from the same developer as the wonderful Planet Coaster, but is it any good?.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Jun 2018
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Data Protection

Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit
Digital Signage

iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit

Apple and Samsung dominate the top 10 most shipped smartphones, leaving no room for any of the growing Chinese vendors.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
VXL Software partners with Sony Mobile on unified endpoint management software
Partner Programmes

VXL Software partners with Sony Mobile on unified endpoint management software

Fusion UEM enables IT departments to easily provision devices, add or update applications, and manage access to corporate content.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
Dell EMC unveils new solutions for enterprise customers running SAP
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC unveils new solutions for enterprise customers running SAP

Dell EMC and SAP collaborate to launch innovative, industry-focussed solutions for healthcare and energy, including the new Connected Health Platform.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
E3 2018: EA press conference highlights include Star Wars, Anthem and more
Gaming

E3 2018: EA press conference highlights include Star Wars, Anthem and more

E3 2018 is off to a start today with EA announcing many new things at its EA Play event. We got news of release dates, Star Wars and more.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Jun 2018
AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData
Customer Experience

AR, VR ready to roll out and revolutionise retail - GlobalData

AR and VR technologies are reshaping the retail landscape by improving customer experience both in-store and online.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Hands-on Review: Is the Samsung S9+ still the king of Android?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Is the Samsung S9+ still the king of Android?

After years with Apple, I tried the Samsung S9+ and found it to be a stellar Android option with powerful features and excellent value.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Adobe launches augmented reality platform, Project Aero, at Apple WWDC
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches augmented reality platform, Project Aero, at Apple WWDC

Adobe recently shared a preview of Project Aero, a new augmented reality authoring tool and multi-platform system.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux
Open source

Microsoft welcomes Ziften as its newest 'Windows Defender' for macOS and Linux

Ziften is now contributing macOS, Linux, and Windows support to the Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) advanced hunting project.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Hands-on impressions with Ubisoft's The Crew 2 online beta
Gaming

Hands-on impressions with Ubisoft's The Crew 2 online beta

Ubisoft recently staged a closed online beta for its upcoming racer The Crew 2. We got a chance to test drive what the new game has to offer.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018