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New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern
Online shopping

New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern

New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

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Dell EMC: We built this city on a data lake
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC: We built this city on a data lake

A city built around trillions of 0s and 1s rather than physical infrastructure is a foreign concept, so naturally several questions spring to mind.

By Matt Zwolenski • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
What's in store for the storage market in 2017?
Storage

What's in store for the storage market in 2017?

Data mobility, containers and predictive analytics will be big trends in enterprise IT in 2017, predicts Nimble Storage's Bede Hackney.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
SaaS market growing in tandem with rising cloud adoption
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS market growing in tandem with rising cloud adoption

The global SaaS market is expected to reach $58bn by 2021, thanks to improved security and cost effectiveness of SaaS solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service

Salesforce is ramping up its conversational tools across social media and messaging apps, with the launch of LiveMessage for Service Cloud.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Malware

Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.

By Miguel Ángel Mendoza • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Australian and New Zealand businesses to capitalise on 'burgeoning subscription economy'
Software-as-a-Service

Australian and New Zealand businesses to capitalise on 'burgeoning subscription economy'

Over 70% of one-time payment businesses plan to migrate customers to recurring subscription models in the next few years, says Ovum survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
ANZ companies stuck in the past & using unreliable invoicing methods
IT Automation

ANZ companies stuck in the past & using unreliable invoicing methods

A 2016 Concur survey reveals that 35% of ANZ companies still rely on error-prone paper-based invoicing methods, hindering effective spend management.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk
Malware

Connected toys and wearables for Christmas? Could be a cyber security risk

As long as a device can be connected to the web or other devices and isn't secured, it can be accessed stealthily and used to a criminal's advantage.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya
Unified Communications

Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya

Avaya International boss Nidal Abou-Ltaif tells customers and partners the vendor is bullish and confident as it continues to forge a new path.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated

Sleek, smooth and powerful, the Sony Xperia XZ is understated and the best smartphone camera I've seen to date. It's definitely on my Xmas wishlist.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint
Unified Communications

MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint

MyRepublic has been let off by the Advertising Standards Authority, after a complaint about a promo that was 'in very poor taste'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Is your organisation prepared for digital transformation? Apparently not
Digital Transformation

Is your organisation prepared for digital transformation? Apparently not

A new study by Ovum reveals a staggering 33% of global organisations are underprepared for the crucial shift to digital.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
AWS reinvents its portfolio to capture greater IoT business
Hyperscale

AWS reinvents its portfolio to capture greater IoT business

AWS is reinventing its Internet of Things (IoT) suite and addressing numerous shortcomings, with a one-year anniversary build-out of a suite of IoT.

By John Spooner • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Empired explains how real-time data & IoT equal greater business value
Data Analytics

Empired explains how real-time data & IoT equal greater business value

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a powerful force that can help organisations achieve greater value by leveraging real-time information from big data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring
Supply Chain

Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring

The native integration includes all four Amazon Channels, will also help merchandise manufacturers, private labelers and wholesalers through Amazon.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses
Marketing Technologies

Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses

Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

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