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ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2
Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Migrating to a modern access control solution
Risk & Compliance

Migrating to a modern access control solution

A proactive approach and solid plan can turn the changing security landscape into an opportunity for big improvement, says HID Global's Steve Katanas.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things
Internet of Things

Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things

The rise of the internet of things is bringing an exponential increase in security threats for business and consumers, making IoT awareness crucial.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
PC market declines for fourth quarter, but two-in-ones up 77%
Notebook

PC market declines for fourth quarter, but two-in-ones up 77%

Two-in-ones saw a 77% year on year increase in shipments in Q3 at a time when the overall PC market dropped 14% and tablets were down 20%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding
Crowdfunding

UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter
Microsoft

Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter

Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi

While you could invest in a tablet for consuming media and a separate PC to create it, Asus has a solution that gives you the best of both worlds.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Garmin's Forerunner 25
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Garmin's Forerunner 25

PCs sales are tanking and smartphone hype is gradually running out of gas, and meanwhile, wearables continue generating a growing amount of excitement.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Smartphone shipments soar in Q3 amid fierce competition
Motorola

Smartphone shipments soar in Q3 amid fierce competition

All go for smartphones as shipments hit second highest level for a single quarter. So who were the movers and shakers?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator's challenge
Data Protection

Managing the Internet of Things: The network operator's challenge

The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding - and its traffic is totally unlike anything that network operators have encountered.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
Symantec: Ransomware on the rise
Malware

Symantec: Ransomware on the rise

There's no shortage of security issues. Ransomeware on the rise, and the Internet of Things (IoT) is providing rich pickings for cyber crims.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
The apps sucking the life out of your phone
Power / Energy

The apps sucking the life out of your phone

The latest report from AVG Technologies reveals what the top apps are for draining battery life on Android devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue
Unified Communications

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue

Aussie's M2 Group is counting on its CallPlus acquisition to deliver big returns and, combined with Vocus, deliver 18% of its $1.8b revenue from NZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch
Wearables

Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch

Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Device use taking toll on Kiwi kids' - and adults' - eyes
Bring Your Own Device

Device use taking toll on Kiwi kids' - and adults' - eyes

Kiwi kids – and adults – are suffering from eye damage from excessive use of devices according to a Kiwi optometrist who is urging more care.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first
Wireless Nation

Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first

UC San Diego engineers make a breakthrough with a universal wireless charger, potentially ending the battle of incompatible standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
ANZ updates FastPay app to include Eftpos
Fintech

ANZ updates FastPay app to include Eftpos

ANZ extends its FastPay app to EFTPOS, allowing merchants to process smartphone payments. New card reader also introduced for faster transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015