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Healthy growth posted for India's networking market
Ethernet

Healthy growth posted for India's networking market

India's networking market thrives with a robust 7.2% growth in the Ethernet Switch sector and a significant 31% surge in router sales.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue
Fleet Management

Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue

AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Xero named in the top 3 for highest growth tech exporters
Fintech

Xero named in the top 3 for highest growth tech exporters

Xero shines as a top tech exporter for NZ, scaling up global reach with a 67% surge in revenue and major job growth in Wellington.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
India's x86 server market slips but all is not lost
DataCentre infrastructure

India's x86 server market slips but all is not lost

Overall spending on server has gone back to its usual average, and IDC expects the trend to continue in the coming quarter as well.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds
Unified Communications

The dangers of in-flight Wi-Fi: Airplanes 'unique' hacking grounds

In-flight Wi-Fi poses security risks as hackers can easily access passenger data, according to cybersecurity firm NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'
Fintech

Our world on the cusp of 'the fourth industrial revolution'

MYOB explores how the technological revolution will bring people together, enrich experiences and empower communities.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Australian organisations popular targets for newly discovered trojan
Human Capital Management

Australian organisations popular targets for newly discovered trojan

Symantec says these attacks are extremely focused on companies operating in the banking, securities, trading, and payroll sectors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?
Fintech

Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

Checking your account balance, paying bills and managing your finances...nowadays, it is pretty normal to do all these things online.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Apple Pay arrives in New Zealand... but only for ANZ Bank customers
Marketing Technologies

Apple Pay arrives in New Zealand... but only for ANZ Bank customers

The rumours are true: Apple Pay will indeed be coming to New Zealand. But only for those with an ANZ Visa Debit or personal ANZ Visa credit card.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?
Marketing Technologies

Could Mastercard's innovation pipeline be the answer to cyber security?

Kiwis urged to think about online security as Connect Smart Week begins, with 66% of New Zealanders regularly shopping online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says
Health Technologies

Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says

Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?
Fintech

Accountants and bookkeepers: Stereotypes remain but are they vital to business?

Dated 'bean counter' labels stick to accountants and bookkeepers, yet a Xero survey confirms they're seen as business bedrocks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment
Health Technologies

New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment

New Zealand VR and AR industry launch association to attract investment and boost collaboration in the sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Kiwi SMBs confident about business outlook but our skills shortage is still a drag
Small Business

Kiwi SMBs confident about business outlook but our skills shortage is still a drag

Small businesses are more confident about their economic future, but they're finding it harder to grow as sourcing skilled talent becomes harder.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis
Fintech

Digital signatures go live - MYOB first to offer new system to Kiwis

MYOB becomes first in New Zealand to offer digital signatures for tax compliance documents, simplifying processes for businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess
Fintech

Kiwi small business survey: Technology recognised as tool for sucess

Improving business efficiencies has come on top as the paramount goal for Kiwi small businesses according to a Xero report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar
Fintech

NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar

It has been released to turn great ideas into fledgling businesses and help NZ grow its share of a burgeoning global $1 trillion (NZD) industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016