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Noel Leeming slapped with $200,000 fine for misrepresentation

Noel Leeming has been fined NZD $200,000 for misleading consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act, according to the Commerce Commission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Global Stories

Retail stories

Data Protection

Using blockchain to drive transparency across the supply chain

Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize supply chains, providing greater traceability and transparency.

By Mark Morley • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Digital Transformation

How businesses will pivot AI strategies to align with human-centric goals

AI will not only allow businesses to reduce costs but will also provide ROI to the staff working with the technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Manufacturing

IDC: Manufacturing, retail/wholesale biggest cloud spenders

UK industry groups are expected to spend $37.5bn on cloud solutions in 2018, with manufacturing showing strongest growth, according to IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper

The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Digital Transformation

Industry cloud market forecast for 'unusual' growth

IDC predicts industry cloud solutions will reach USD $45.4 billion in 2019, with rapid growth driven by sectors like healthcare and manufacturing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Gaming

UPDATED Review: Blue Mic's Satellite headphones are good but...

Blue Microphones' new Satellites headphones have received mixed reviews, with concerns raised over quality control.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Digital Transformation

Why businesses are struggling to reach digital maturity

Approximately 65% of respondents identified that they have yet to reach 'expert' status in their digital transformation maturity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Power / Energy

Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m

IntelliHUB has acquired Mercury New Zealand's Metrix smart metering business for $270m, expanding its smart meter footprint in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Firewalls

How to stay safe when shopping online

As holiday sales entice online shoppers, security firm Palo Alto Networks advises vigilance to avoid scams and protect financial details from cybercriminals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Firewalls

Why data backups should be a part of daily operations

Cloud computing has advantages, but security remains a concern, says Christian Mahncke, urging companies to automate data backups and implement robust DR plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Gaming

Review: Should you buy the Fitbit Charge 3?

If you are new the to the world of wearables you might be wondering if Fitbit's new offering is a good first step. Maybe I can help with that.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018

Identity and Access Management

SailPoint releases first identity annual report

SailPoint's research found that many organisations are lacking maturity in their governance processes over identities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018

Gaming

Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need

Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018

Disaster Recovery

The disaster recovery-as-a-service market is on the rise

As time progresses and advanced technologies are implemented, the demand for disaster recovery-as-a-service is also expected to increase.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018

Customer Relationship Management

The key to financial institutions' path to digital dominance

To achieve digital dominance, financial institutions must harness their vast data troves for personalised services, risk modelling, and fraud prevention.

By Karen Astley • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018