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Kiwi Stories

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Adams says Netsafe to play key role in curbing online harassment in NZ
Netsafe

Adams says Netsafe to play key role in curbing online harassment in NZ

Netsafe steps up as NZ's authorised agency to combat rising tide of online harassment, Minister Adams announces.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
PwC wins iSANZ award for interactive cyber security simulation
PwC

PwC wins iSANZ award for interactive cyber security simulation

PwC's 'Game of Threats' wins Best Security Awareness Campaign at iSANZ awards, acknowledging local contributions to info security.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

Global Stories

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Pure storage has 'widened the gap' for organisations looking to invest
Storage

Pure storage has 'widened the gap' for organisations looking to invest

Pure Storage leads with future-proof NVMe upgrades, predicting a sweeping shift in enterprise flash storage protocols by 2019.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Victoria Uni lecturer creates bot to investigate creativity
Artificial Intelligence

Victoria Uni lecturer creates bot to investigate creativity

Tom White, a researcher from Victoria University in Wellington, has created a bot that adds or removes smiles to people's faces in images.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Axilspot furthers reach into India with new director of sales
Partner Programmes

Axilspot furthers reach into India with new director of sales

Axilspot appoints Pinaki Chatterjee as Sales Director for India - SAARC, as the company expands its presence in the country.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook
Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Malware

Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says

Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market
Mobile operators

Used smartphones a 'disruptive force' to the global market

Rise of second-hand smartphones disrupts market, with IDC forecasting a leap to 222.6m devices by 2020, shaking up the industry.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Lenovo enters 'new era' with data center business
Supply Chain

Lenovo enters 'new era' with data center business

Lenovo partners with Elementum to harness Product Graph in order to improve data center visibility and streamline supply chain processes.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Axilspot expands into India's channel with new local office
Wireless Networks

Axilspot expands into India's channel with new local office

Axilspot to showcase wireless networking solutions at partner awards event in New Delhi, ahead of expansion plans in India.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
HPE spearheads innovative modern workspace tech
Unified Communications

HPE spearheads innovative modern workspace tech

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled its new smart conference room service, built in collaboration with leading technology and service providers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
OKI moves in on ANZ channel with new reseller partnership
OKI Data

OKI moves in on ANZ channel with new reseller partnership

OKI partners with Cartridge World to expand its channel in Australia and New Zealand. Cartridge World will resell OKI devices at its franchise stores.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
8x8 introduces its premium feature rich CCaaS product to AU and NZ
Customer Relationship Management

8x8 introduces its premium feature rich CCaaS product to AU and NZ

8x8 is a global organisation that recently opened up business in AU & NZ after experiencing strong demand in the area - find out what they offer here.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Kiwi scientist gets $25k grant for revolutionary autism communication tool
Autism

Kiwi scientist gets $25k grant for revolutionary autism communication tool

Scientist from Christchurch receives $25k boost to develop Talk With Me, a high-tech software to help children with Autism.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Indian smartphone market meets major milestone
Analyst report

Indian smartphone market meets major milestone

India's smartphone market hits a record-high with over 30 million shipments, driven by festive sales and a strong online presence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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VMtech named one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies
Multi-cloud

VMtech named one of Australia's fastest growing tech companies

Australian company VMtech has been named one of the country's fastest-growing firms in the Financial Review Fast 100 list.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
ISACA addresses the need for cyber security in Singapore
Cybersecurity

ISACA addresses the need for cyber security in Singapore

ISACA's first ever Asia Pacific conference in Singapore aims to build qualified cyber security workforces and advance careers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016