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Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads
Cartech

Self-driving car fast on its way to NZ roads

New Zealand is set to see its first autonomous vehicle hit the roads within months, as Volvo and Trafinz prepare for a major demonstration in Tauranga.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Why queue up for an iPhone when a robot can do it for you?
Robotics

Why queue up for an iPhone when a robot can do it for you?

The problem with lots of excited people is that normally means queues. Now, a robot can do the arduous task for you.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Information security: Ensure electronic data is erased before leaving your premises
Conbrio Technology Group

Information security: Ensure electronic data is erased before leaving your premises

Upgrading or changing your IT equipment? It's crucial to ensure your data is securely destroyed from your former equipment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Retail stories

Symantec's August malware stats show rise in malware but drop in attacks
Malware

Symantec's August malware stats show rise in malware but drop in attacks

New malware variants are on the rise but phishing attack rates have dropped, suggesting a rollercoaster mix of threat types in August.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Top Coles exec talks about the strength of big data
Data Analytics

Top Coles exec talks about the strength of big data

Niall Keating, head of big data at Coles, discusses the challenges and future of big data adoption in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Veeam unveils complete platform to provide availability across any cloud
Virtualisation

Veeam unveils complete platform to provide availability across any cloud

Veeam recently announced their all new solution, designed in line with the needs of their increasingly digital customers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Snapdeal launches open source hybrid cloud platform Snapdeal Cirrus
DataCentre infrastructure

Snapdeal launches open source hybrid cloud platform Snapdeal Cirrus

Snapdeal has announced the launch of its own hybrid cloud platform, Snapdeal Cirrus, powered by open source and OpenStack.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
ProphetStor disaster recovery powers IDC Frontier's Japanese data centers
Disaster Recovery

ProphetStor disaster recovery powers IDC Frontier's Japanese data centers

IDC Frontier Japan has fully integrated ProphetStor Data Services across its nine data centers in Japan, in preparation for its cloud-based DRaaS.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Cisco leads growing WLAN market on the back of rising internet traffic
Network Infrastructure

Cisco leads growing WLAN market on the back of rising internet traffic

The global WLAN market is set to grow by over 10% between 2016 and 2020, driven by the rising demand for faster internet connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Centrify gets flexible with privileged access deployment
Private Cloud

Centrify gets flexible with privileged access deployment

Centrify updates privileged identity management solution to offer more flexible deployment options for customers. #cybersecurity.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Harvey Norman to go upmarket in Sydney, eyes IoT play
Internet of Things

Harvey Norman to go upmarket in Sydney, eyes IoT play

Harvey Norman will launch a new upmarket store format in Australia following the success of its Millenia Walk superstore in Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
More privacy safeguards with world-first data marketplace
Data Analytics

More privacy safeguards with world-first data marketplace

Data Republic launches world's first data marketplace, providing secure environment for organizations to exchange and collaborate on data projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service
Unified Communications

Stuff launches NZ's first ever fibre-only service

New Zealand's first fibre-only service, Stuff Fibre, launches with no fixed term contracts and unlimited data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Microsoft APC Day 2 highlights: Innovation & customer experience
Customer Experience

Microsoft APC Day 2 highlights: Innovation & customer experience

Day two of the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference put a focus on innovation and customer experience, moving with customers or being left behind.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Brisbane on show as Xero targets Aussie small business
Fintech

Brisbane on show as Xero targets Aussie small business

Brisbane hosts over 2,000 accountants at Xero's largest Aussie conference, targeting Queensland's 406,000 small businesses with its cloud software.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

NSW Fair Trading warns against dealing with Digital Skies Group
Online fraud

NSW Fair Trading warns against dealing with Digital Skies Group

Distributors and consumers warned to cease trading with Digital Skies Group Pty Ltd due to breaches in fair trading complaints.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
'Positive outlook' for Indonesia smartphone shipments as Samsung, Oppo and Asus maintain market share
Samsung

'Positive outlook' for Indonesia smartphone shipments as Samsung, Oppo and Asus maintain market share

Increased activities by vendors as well as locals looking to upgrade their mobile phones due to improvements in their lifestyles, have spurred demand.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016