Global Stories

Good luck bringing your watch into your exam

Following the recent release of the Apple Watch and the surge in uptake of wearables, Massey University has banned all watches from examination rooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015

Data Analytics

WooHoo tax refunds gets the tick on data security

The achievement marks WhooHoo's commitment to best practice relating to the collection, storage and use of personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015

DataCentre infrastructure

Rethinking technology refreshes as Windows Server 2003's EoS looms

As Windows Server 2003's end-of-support looms, IT managers face a critical crossroad: overhaul servers now or face the risks ahead.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015

Lenovo

Tablet sales continue to decline, but it's not all bad news

As tablet sales drop, IDC finds silver lining in cellular models and resilient 2-in-1 devices amid dynamic tech market shifts.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015

EduTech

Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider

The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook UX303

Looking for a solidly built ultrabook light enough to throw into a bag but can handle most game titles? You'd be hard pressed to go past the UX303.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015

Resellers

New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market

Acer has announced a new portal designed specifically for Australia's small and medium businesses and the channel partners who support them.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Panasonic brings HD communications system to the enterprise

Panasonic System Solutions Asia Pacific has added two new models to its High Definition Visual Communications System.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015

Internet of Things

Resellers must evolve into MSPs or risk dying in wake of IoT

The internet of things is increasing the need for resellers to transform themselves into managed service providers says AVG's Michael McKinnon.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015

Productivity

Power Up with ControlNow – all your critical IT services in one place

Empower your IT with ControlNow: Streamline critical services in one central hub for improved business efficiency and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

VoIP and employee productivity

A strong unified communications system using VoIP can be used to make employees more productive by aiding mobility and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015

Telephony

Toshiba's UC solution wins big

Toshiba's UCedge unified communications solution has won a 2015 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award from TMC.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015

PC Hardware

Devices market grows, driven by mobile phones sales

Devices shipments are set to grow in the Asia Pacific region, driven by sales of mobile phones and ultramobiles, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015

Endpoint Protection

Thinking security? Think mobile data, says Imation

IT managers need to expand their security profile and think beyond software, taking security right down to the last endpoint – the data.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

DataCentre infrastructure

Kiwi businesses not ready for millennial tech demands

Low-cost laptops with cloud storage, mobile printing and new mobile apps are among the technologies required to keep pace with a changing workforce.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015

Lightbox

Lightbox ups the ante in streaming wars, boosts device offering

Apple and Android smartphones and additional Android tablets join Lightbox line-up, Chromecast and more Smart TVs to follow.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2015

EduTech

Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching

Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

Google

Mobilegeddon: Quick and dirty tips to save your Google ranking

Google's 'Mobilegeddon' rattles firms; here's how to keep your site afloat with quick fixes to ensure mobile user satisfaction and preserve rankings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015

Nielsen

Screen Wars: the changing video landscape

While TV is still the screen of choice for viewing video, device proliferation and social-media is shifting the power from the provider to the people.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015