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Microsoft announces Xbox One S 'Sea of Thieves' bundle is sailing to New Zealand
Gaming

Microsoft announces Xbox One S 'Sea of Thieves' bundle is sailing to New Zealand

Microsoft has announced that a new Xbox One S bundle is releasing in New Zealand that will contain a free digital copy of Rare's 'Sea of Thieves'.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games
Gaming

NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games

New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018
Human Capital Management

Seven red flags impacting business growth in 2018

Regardless of the size of the business, whether you do or don't have a handle on these common pitfalls, the market is a dynamic and shifting place.

By Stuart Holder • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Retail stories

Secondary data – the paradigm-shifting resource overlooked by businesses
Data Analytics

Secondary data – the paradigm-shifting resource overlooked by businesses

Secondary data has become elevated within the business as its value is uncovered across a number of key areas.

By Chris Gondek • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients
Artificial Intelligence

ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients

ASB teams up with tech startup FaceMe to introduce Josie, a pioneering AI-powered digital human poised to assist SME business owners in New Zealand this year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Acronis announces new partnership with Google Cloud
Hyperscale

Acronis announces new partnership with Google Cloud

​Acronis has revealed its intentions to enhance its backup solutions by integrating them with Google Cloud Platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Four must-try music apps for Apple devices
Digital Entertainment

Four must-try music apps for Apple devices

Discover four indispensable music apps for Apple devices—from Shazam's instant song ID to Sing! by Smule's global karaoke stage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Norton WiFi Privacy, is it worth the price?

Security threats are a major concern, and these threats are only becoming more prominent as we connect more devices to the internet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Snowflake Computing drifts into Oz with new offices, execs
Data Analytics

Snowflake Computing drifts into Oz with new offices, execs

Snowflake Computing accelerates its APJ expansion with Sydney and Melbourne office launch and two senior executive appointments.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018
Fintechs continuing to drive customer centricity - report
Customer Relationship Management

Fintechs continuing to drive customer centricity - report

The rise of fintechs is leading to collaboration with traditional financial firms, according to the World Fintech Report 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords
Firewalls

Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords

Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities
Customer Relationship Management

Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities

With this acquisition, Genesys increases its capability to engage and intervene in a customer's journey at the right moment to drive a desired action.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud commits to EU with launch of 8 new products at MWC18

The Chinese giant announced the launch of the new products for Europe at MWC 18, stressing its commitment to the region for the future.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace
Marketing Technologies

SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace

SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Daimler hires Soul Machines' digital human for customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Daimler hires Soul Machines' digital human for customer service

Sarah combines artificial and emotional intelligence for a new experience which redefines the link between man and machine.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Making mobile and IoT projects work harder through integration
Internet of Things

Making mobile and IoT projects work harder through integration

SOTI explores how bringing disparate IoT projects together can drive value and how the channel can help to push that message.

By Adele Beachley • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Achieving better security for BYOD workplaces
Cloud Access Security Broker

Achieving better security for BYOD workplaces

The rise of BYOD lets employees work from anywhere on personal devices but challenges IT to secure diverse endpoints, pushing for data-centric solutions.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018