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OS/2 to ride again
Microsoft

OS/2 to ride again

Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Hands on: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Semiconductors

Hands on: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

If you're hankering for a highly pocketable phone that isn't a cut down compromise, will the Z5 Compact measure up?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2
Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Migrating to a modern access control solution
Risk & Compliance

Migrating to a modern access control solution

A proactive approach and solid plan can turn the changing security landscape into an opportunity for big improvement, says HID Global's Steve Katanas.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things
Internet of Things

Here's why you need to be aware of the internet of things

The rise of the internet of things is bringing an exponential increase in security threats for business and consumers, making IoT awareness crucial.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
PC market declines for fourth quarter, but two-in-ones up 77%
Notebook

PC market declines for fourth quarter, but two-in-ones up 77%

Two-in-ones saw a 77% year on year increase in shipments in Q3 at a time when the overall PC market dropped 14% and tablets were down 20%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding
Crowdfunding

UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter
Microsoft

Apple, Samsung, Huawei among smartphone winners as Microsoft, BlackBerry, LG falter

Lumia shipments - and revenue - plummet on back of Microsoft's 'updated strategy' while BlackBerry drops to lowest shipments in 10 years.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi

While you could invest in a tablet for consuming media and a separate PC to create it, Asus has a solution that gives you the best of both worlds.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Hands-on Review: Garmin's Forerunner 25
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Garmin's Forerunner 25

PCs sales are tanking and smartphone hype is gradually running out of gas, and meanwhile, wearables continue generating a growing amount of excitement.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Smartphone shipments soar in Q3 amid fierce competition
Motorola

Smartphone shipments soar in Q3 amid fierce competition

All go for smartphones as shipments hit second highest level for a single quarter. So who were the movers and shakers?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015

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Noel Leeming success bolsters Warehouse Group sales
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming success bolsters Warehouse Group sales

Noel Leeming has reported a 14.5% increase in sales for the first quarter of FY16, with cellular and wearables leading the way in growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Touchjet Pond TP1
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Touchjet Pond TP1

The Touchjet Pond can turn any vertical surface into an interactive screen, making it great for learning and collaboration.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Neo Smartpen N2

The Neo Smartpen N2 proudly claims to bridge the gap between paper and digital. Artists, writers, scribblers will find this a welcome addition.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue
Unified Communications

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue

Aussie's M2 Group is counting on its CallPlus acquisition to deliver big returns and, combined with Vocus, deliver 18% of its $1.8b revenue from NZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger
Apple

M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger

M2 Group has recorded solid revenue and NPAT increases for FY2015, as the company gears up to merge with Vocus Communications.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch
Wearables

Huawei NZ joins the new arms race with Huawei Watch

Huawei has debuted its Huawei Watch in New Zealand, with retailers Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi among the retailers carrying the device.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
Device use taking toll on Kiwi kids' - and adults' - eyes
Bring Your Own Device

Device use taking toll on Kiwi kids' - and adults' - eyes

Kiwi kids – and adults – are suffering from eye damage from excessive use of devices according to a Kiwi optometrist who is urging more care.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015