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Attention all gamers: New ASUS laptop available in NZ

ASUS' new high-performance gaming laptop, the ROG GL552, is now available in New Zealand with prices starting from $2,099.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Kiwis, hit up Spark NZ for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

To celebrate Samsung's new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Edge Computing

Bulletproof still experiencing strong revenue growth

Australian cloud services provider, Bulletproof, has reported strong revenue growth and successes in all areas of its business for H1 FY16.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Digital Signage

Signagelive incorporates NFC tags

Signagelive has announced the incorporation of Near Field Communication tags and beacon technology into its System on Chip and HTML5 software.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Gaming

Street Fighter V Review: Fun game but with little content so far

Street Fighter V is out right now and it's as fun as it can be. However, the little content that is being offered so far is disappointing.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

Cyclone causes 'significant' damage to Vodafone infrastructure

Vodafone cell sites in Fiji damaged by Cyclone Winston, resulting in reduced network coverage, says telecoms firm.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Fintech

Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store

Identified as 'one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Storage

Enterprise storage: Reliability trumps cost

Study finds data storage reliability eclipses cost as top priority for businesses seeking to harness data for a competitive edge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

Security technology excellent deterrent, says BP

BP praises plate recognition technology as an 'excellent deterrent' to petrol theft, saying it has seen a significant reduction in fuel theft as a result.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Data Analytics

FBI asks Apple to break into iPhones. Apple says no

Apple has solidified its stance on digital privacy, with CEO Tim Cook publishing an open letter to customers about why it won't comply with FBI's requ.

By Catherine Knowles • 8 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Data Analytics

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Drive an electric vehicle? Spark NZ has got your back

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

Customer Relationship Management

Turns out it doesn't take much for your customers to go elsewhere

Nearly half of customers will switch to a competitor within a day of receiving poor customer service, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

Internet of Things

IoT represent enormous opportunities, says Red Hat

Red Hat says Internet of Things offers big opportunities for businesses, with 6.4 billion connected devices forecast to be in use worldwide in 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016

Centre for Advanced Retail Studies

Bricks and mortar still king, according to new study

Kiwi retailers still rely on brick and mortar stores for sales, loyalty and brand experience, according to a new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Time to reassess your internet services

As UFB and RBI connections rise, TUANZ urges Kiwis to review their internet services, citing improvements and clarity in access pricing until 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Network Infrastructure

PayPost chooses Signagelive to boost revenue and customer experience

PayPost, Lithuania's National Post Office, has deployed Signagelive's powered digital signage network in its outdoor payment kiosks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016

Marketing Technologies

Electronic payment security now a key consideration for consumers

Consumers want innovative options for electronic payments to stay protected, according to a survey by Morning Consult and Electronic Payments Coalition.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016