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New research shows surge in outdoor smokefree action

Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Global Stories

United States (US) stories

Network Infrastructure

Facebook, Amazon & NTT Com build Japan - Philippines subsea cable

NTT Com's Asia Submarine-cable Express (ASE), Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) and Pacific Crossing-1 (PC-1) cables will connect with Jupiter cable.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Document Management

Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system

The Chinese Government has approved an additional patent for Publishing Data Management, which provides ProofPlus electronic document systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Incubator

Christchurch EPIC innovation hub's lease extended by seven years

The companies within EPIC have grown to build a combined turnover estimated to be in excess of $50 million per annum.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Lenovo

India's smartphone market overtakes US to claim second spot

India's smartphone market has recovered from a shaky Q2 2017 to surge in growth with the five major vendors being the drivers - Xiaomi in particular.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Oct 2017

Breach Prevention

Kaspersky CEO rubbishes 'false' allegations of hacking from US media

It was only weeks ago when the US Government had been hacked again and blamed Kaspersky Labs - the cybersecurity company's CEO says they're false.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017

Platform-as-a-Service

UltraServe seeking $5m capital to fund international growth

UltraServe has launched a $5 million capital raising as it seeks to ramp up its international growth and increase its foothold in the US and Europe.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Software Development

Hamilton software provider wins Reseller News innovation award

Hamilton's own Company-X clinches coveted innovation honour at the Reseller News ICT Awards, celebrating industry excellence.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Distribution Central

Solid results for Arrow ECS post Distribution Central buy

Arrow ECS NZ boasts strong half-year results, with a pre-tax profit of £634,927 following its Distribution Central acquisition.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017

Partner Programmes

IT security increasingly becoming a board-level issue

Daniel Crnkovic, Content Security general manager talks about the changing business attitudes surrounding IT cybersecurity.

By Daniel Crnkovic • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017

Phishing

North Korean criminals behind phishing attack on US power companies

The North Korean Government is suspected of being behind a spear phishing campaign that targeted US power companies, says FireEye.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

EduTech

Alibaba to invest more than $15b in new global research program

At its launch, Alibaba will be opening seven research labs in China, the US, Russia, Israel and Singapore with more than $15b invested.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Unified Communications

Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching

AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

SAP

Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition

SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Software Development

Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience

Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government's Landing Pad Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

IBM

Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists

Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Malware

How North Korea's nuclear aggression masks a deeper threat

According to Carbon Black's national security strategist, the rogue nation has been carrying out a stealth campaign that threatens even worse mayhem.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Internet of Things

Exclusive: Ingram Micro's Connector Systems ups IoT push

Connector Systems is increasing its IoT push, with the distributor bringing on new agencies and looking to connect resellers with relevant parties.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Malware

FormBook malware targeting industrial sectors across Asia & US

The FormBook malware distribution campaigns used different methods of distributing the malware, which is able to steal clipboard contents and more.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Microsoft

Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service

The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017