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Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off
Unified Communications

Passwords out, new mobile ID methods taking off

Data theft is continuing to spur on the mobile identification market, and will generate an additional $700m for mobile network operators by 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services
Network Infrastructure

Using real-time analytics to dynamically assure network services

Real-time analytics prevent network disruptions, like those seen during Adele's Hello release, ensuring stable home security services.

By Chris Purdy • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Uh oh: Wi-Fi Barbie ideal attack target
Internet of Things

Uh oh: Wi-Fi Barbie ideal attack target

Security concerns have been raised over a Wi-Fi capable Barbie doll that could be hacked, according to Bluebox Labs and security researcher Andrew Hay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Smart commercial buildings offer early reseller IoT potential
Internet of Things

Smart commercial buildings offer early reseller IoT potential

Smart commercial buildings will be a driving force in the uptake of internet of things, Gartner says, opening the doors for resellers to capitalise.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
UFB build complete in Masterton
Unified Communications

UFB build complete in Masterton

Better connectivity will help create more jobs and improve health and education outcomes across the Wairarapa region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Spark snaps up CCL in $50m deal
Unified Communications

Spark snaps up CCL in $50m deal

Spark New Zealand has acquired CCL for $50 million in a move designed bolster Spark's cloud services capabilities and its South Island business.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Cyber security evasion techniques will escalate in 2016
Firewalls

Cyber security evasion techniques will escalate in 2016

Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud will dominate cyber security in 2016, say researchers from Fortinet's threat research division.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions
EduTech

Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions

Quizlet has reached one billion study sessions completed, has more than 100 million user-created study sets, and is now used in every country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Understanding the IoT opportunity: An industry perspective
Internet of Things

Understanding the IoT opportunity: An industry perspective

The IoT is one of the hottest technology topics in 2015 and will continue to be the subject of hype and conjecture for the next five years.

By Stuart Ravens • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Unified Communications

Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools

Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016
Internet of Things

Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016

While the IoT has reached an all-time high of hype and hyperbole, more and more organisations plan to deploy IoT technologies in the coming year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Ericsson-Cisco partnership: what are the implications?
Unified Communications

Ericsson-Cisco partnership: what are the implications?

On November 9 2015, Ericsson and Cisco announced a Global Strategic Partnership to provide end-to-end CSP product and service offerings.

By Martina Kurth • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade
Unified Communications

Victoria city council chooses ShoreTel to begin major upgrade

Brimbank City Council in Victoria has announced ShoreTel is its chosen vendor for a new unified communications (UC) solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Making a clear distinction between M2M and IoT
Internet of Things

Making a clear distinction between M2M and IoT

Analysts often blur the lines between M2M and IoT, yet distinctions remain crucial, particularly for telecoms focusing on connectivity.

By Mark Newman • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
One in three Aussie organisations to deploy SDN
Network Infrastructure

One in three Aussie organisations to deploy SDN

Software Defined Networking among Australian companies is set to soar, according to a new survey from KEMP Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
NetComm Wireless establishes itself in the US
Unified Communications

NetComm Wireless establishes itself in the US

NetComm Wireless has made a significant step forward in its global expansion plans and is further establishing itself in the United States.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
2016: year of the platforms, says IDC
Unified Communications

2016: year of the platforms, says IDC

The telecoms industry will shift to a platform-based approach in 2016, according to insights from IDC Asia Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
Macquarie deploys big data platform, improves Govt comms
Unified Communications

Macquarie deploys big data platform, improves Govt comms

Macquarie Telecom has deployed MapR, the big data platform, and says the move is bringing performance and security benefits to the Australian govt.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Security, big data, smart machines to shape tech sector in 2016
Unified Communications

Security, big data, smart machines to shape tech sector in 2016

It's a given that technology will be ubiquitous in every aspect of business, but how it will be used and the impact it will have is up for discussion.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015