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Passwords are so last year. Today, it's all about the doodles
Endpoint Protection

Passwords are so last year. Today, it's all about the doodles

In the future, free-form gestures, such as a doodle or signature, may be used in place of passwords to keep mobile devices secure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure
Malware

Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Android continues to be second most attacked platform, Kaspersky steps in
Unified Communications

Android continues to be second most attacked platform, Kaspersky steps in

Amid rising malware threats against Android, Kaspersky launches a new Internet Security solution integrating Android Wear compatibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Will cyber attacks target your enterprise? Probably.
Malware

Will cyber attacks target your enterprise? Probably.

More than 32 million attempted cyber attacks have taken place in the past few months alone, according to Fortinet.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps
Malware

Warning: Android malware targeting NZ and Aus bank apps

Android malware dupes NZ and Aus bank customers into revealing app login details, enabling thieves to rob accounts remotely.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Interview: Speaking Quantum Break with Thomas Puha
Gaming

Interview: Speaking Quantum Break with Thomas Puha

Netguide had a chance to speak with Remedy Games' PR Thomas Puha about the studio's upcoming new game Quantum Break.

By Damian Seeto • 10 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge is a solid evolution. It takes what is good with the S6 Edge and adds useful upgrades to make it a compelling option.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Does your company have a 'courtesy car' in case of disaster?
Storage

Does your company have a 'courtesy car' in case of disaster?

All computer hardware fails. Regardless of whether it is because of age or an accident, data loss is almost inevitable. Is there a solution?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
Channel partners have more opportunities now than ever before
Partner Programmes

Channel partners have more opportunities now than ever before

Increased technology literacy and collaboration are among the key ways the channel can benefit from the rise of technology trends, says CompTIA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Consumer-grade enterprise applications in hot demand
Apps

Consumer-grade enterprise applications in hot demand

Businesses are investing in usability for B2B applications due to their value in effectiveness, says UXC Keystone.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Signagelive and Samsung up interactivity for retailers
Digital Signage

Signagelive and Samsung up interactivity for retailers

Digital signage is allowing high street brands enable customers to interact with displayed content via assistive EPoS applications.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Will Apple's next iPhone be met with excitement or indifference?
Wearables

Will Apple's next iPhone be met with excitement or indifference?

Loyal Apple consumers across generations aren't excited about a 4-inch iPhone, which is expected to go on sale later this month, a new survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Third-highest number of users clicking on malicious URLs goes to... Australia
Malware

Third-highest number of users clicking on malicious URLs goes to... Australia

Of late, ransomware threats have been specifically targeting Australian business and consumers, breaching security systems by appearing legitimate.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
Windows to dominate detachable tablet market
Windows

Windows to dominate detachable tablet market

Demand for detachable tablets is set to bolster Windows tablet play, with Windows devices expected to dominate the detachable market come 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
The latest in Kiwi innovation: An interactive language learning app
eLearning

The latest in Kiwi innovation: An interactive language learning app

Lingogo, the brainchild of three Kiwi women, is a new digital bookshop app filled with interactive, dual-language stories.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
Unmanaged wearables pose threat to the enterprise
Wearables

Unmanaged wearables pose threat to the enterprise

Wearable device owners in the enterprise are neglecting login credentials, posing a growing IT security concern, warns Centrify RSA Survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Spark Digital inks first Kiwi commercial Galaxy S7 deal for Samsung
Samsung

Spark Digital inks first Kiwi commercial Galaxy S7 deal for Samsung

Spark Digital has made the first commercial sale of Samsung Electronic's new flagship Galaxy S7, with a deal for 1600 devices for Opus.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Kiwi Apple device love affair continues as local revenue soars
Apple

Kiwi Apple device love affair continues as local revenue soars

The New Zealand arm of Apple Inc saw a 29% increase in revenue last year - with gross profit soaring a whopping 74.5%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016