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Game changer: New Aussie start-up tech translates conversations in seconds
Wireless Networks

Game changer: New Aussie start-up tech translates conversations in seconds

Lingmo International launches Translate One2One, an earpiece powered by IBM Watson, to overcome language barriers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Why IoT and Wi-Fi testing are crucial for security
Internet of Things

Why IoT and Wi-Fi testing are crucial for security

IoT devices may be more cost-intensive than they could be if organisations don't invest in ones that can handle the security complexity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
NETSCOUT says channel partners can add value with Wi-Fi
Customer Experience

NETSCOUT says channel partners can add value with Wi-Fi

The company says with more businesses providing Wi-Fi to customers and guests, it's essential to have adequate troubleshooting capabilities.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Lag? I've never heard of it, thanks to this router
Gaming

Lag? I've never heard of it, thanks to this router

Bid farewell to lag with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 router, designed to offer gamers unparalleled speed, security, and seamless connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Hands-on Review: Google Wi-Fi could be the ultimate Wi-Fi solution
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Google Wi-Fi could be the ultimate Wi-Fi solution

Anyone can set it up, even with limited technical knowledge, as the app guides you through the process step-by-step...

By James Fraser • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
How to ensure stronger security in the multi-front WiFi security battle
Firewalls

How to ensure stronger security in the multi-front WiFi security battle

NETSCOUT warns of a rise in WiFi security threats, urging a multi-front defence strategy to combat wireless network attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs
Wireless Networks

Aruba delivers business-class Wi-Fi solution for SMBs

The HPE OfficeConnect OC20 is a cost-effective wireless solution designed for businesses without dedicated IT resources.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Dunedin's free gig-enabled WiFi network expands, creating opportunities
Wireless Networks

Dunedin's free gig-enabled WiFi network expands, creating opportunities

​It seems like it was only yesterday that people were getting excited about free public phones, but they are well and truly in the dusty past now.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer
Virtual Private Networks

Kiwis flirt with trouble through our love of public WiFi – here's how VPNs can make us safer

Public WiFi is an irresistible concept. The internet is at your fingertips, often at no cost, and your Facebook is just a tap away.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images
Wireless Networks

The Leica TL2 camera has an integrated Wi-Fi module for on-the-spot transferring of images

Leica's TL2 camera, sculpted from aluminium, debuts with Wi-Fi for instant image sharing and 4K video prowess, redefining connectivity in photography.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Firewalls

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls
Network Infrastructure

WiFi can create holograms of objects, even through walls

German researchers have developed a method using Wi-Fi signals to capture 3D hologram images of objects through walls and obstacles.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru
Unified Communications

Google provides internet to disaster-struck Peru

Google's Project Loon initiative has provided basic internet access to flood-hit regions of Peru over the past two months.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Make your desk phone yours with Yealink's Android smart desk phones
Unified Communications

Make your desk phone yours with Yealink's Android smart desk phones

​Yealink has once again made the smart media phone space its own with the introduction of its latest device as it irons out previously complex tasks.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach
Wireless Networks

Sleek and seamless conference calling is now within reach

Yealink transforms meetings with the new Optima HD IP phone, boasting a 5 touch screen, Android OS, and 360° audio capture.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now
Wireless Networks

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB
Wireless Networks

Orcon says average monthly data usage (currently 150MB) soon to hit 1TB

Data. You can almost never get enough, which has made it both the bane and blessing of modern life - Orcon says usage is about to skyrocket.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017