Australian Stories

Avnet offers up Crucial solid state drives and DRAM

Avnet Technology Solutions has been appointed as Australian distributor for Crucial's solid state drives and DRAM products.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Manufacturing

Xplore Technologies reports 'record' $100.5 million revenue

Xplore Technologies, a provider of 'rugged' tablets, has grown its revenue to a 'record' $100.5 million in fiscal 2016 - representing 136% growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016

Global Stories

Mobility

Worldwide tablet shipments set to Rebound in 2018, says IDC

IDC predicts the decline of the worldwide tablet market will continue for the rest of 2016, with year-over-year growth at an all-time low.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016

EduTech

Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.

By Education team • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

Symantec

Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.

By Satnam Narang • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Physical Security

Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Unified Communications

TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'

Video collaboration technology has helped nurses conduct face-to-face videoconferences with their TB patients, saving time and travel costs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful

The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I've trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Biometrics

SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in

With the Windows 10 Anniversary updates now being implemented, EMM provider SOTI is claiming it will support the new updates for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Riverbed

The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions

The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Mobility

ASP rise offers some light at the end of the tablet tunnel

Apple's iPad has logged its best quarter in two years as consumers and enterprise alike opt for 'pro' devices, but the news isn't great for all.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Malware

Heard of Jackware? When connected cars meet ransomware

I define jackware as malicious software that seeks to take control of a device, the purpose of which is not data processing or digital communications.

By Stephen Cobb • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016

Mobility

Android and the detachable market: 'Very interesting times' ahead says IDC

IDC says tablet sales are continuing to slide as both enterprises and consumers seek 'more productive' form factors, so where does that leave Android?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016

Open source

Making open source culture more accessible to governments, established businesses, startups, and the public.

Open Source // Open Society conference aims to turn New Zealand into a world leader in open source innovation.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016

Ericsson

Huawei sales up 40%; enterprise business 'on fast development track'

Huawei has posted 40% year on year growth for the first half of the year, with its enterprise business 'on a fast development track'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation

Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability

HP has confirmed the NZ pricing for the HP Elite x3, while at the same timing unveiling when the hotly-anticipated product will be available to Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016