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Microsoft takes US$7.6 billion hit on phone business, slashes jobs
Microsoft

Microsoft takes US$7.6 billion hit on phone business, slashes jobs

Microsoft is slashing its workforce and has taken a US$8.3 billion hit as the global giant pulls back from its phone business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Why digital technologies are used for learning
EduTech

Why digital technologies are used for learning

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets
Unified Communications

Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets

Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Device shipments growing in 2015, despite PC impact
Notebook

Device shipments growing in 2015, despite PC impact

Gartner's latest forecast for the devices market features revised predictions as currency fluctuations bite - but it's not all bad news.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue
Fintech

Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue

Acer New Zealand sees declining revenue - but a reduced loss - as entry level PC and Chromebook popularity bites.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015
HP split well underway
HP

HP split well underway

HP has made a significant step in its plan to separate into two independent public companies and is on track to complete the separation in November o.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015
Spectralink launches enterprise mobility communication tool
Health Technologies

Spectralink launches enterprise mobility communication tool

Spectralink PIVOT:S is designed to bridge the gap between consumer smartphones and purpose-built mobile solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Automation drives uptake of wireless devices
Unified Communications

Automation drives uptake of wireless devices

Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Many businesses still lagging behind in BYOD adoption
Bring Your Own Device

Many businesses still lagging behind in BYOD adoption

Nearly a third of companies still do not actively support a BYOD programme, despite the fact that mobility and remote working are growing trends.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Portable devices fuelling VoIP growth
Unified Communications

Portable devices fuelling VoIP growth

The VoIP services market is set to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% and reach a value of $136.76bn by 2020, says Transparency Market Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief
Breach Prevention

Salient Eye app catches Kapiti Coast thief

Salient Eye, a free Android home security app, has helped a family in Wellington catch an intruder trying to break into their home.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Technology: Just one part of the security problem
Breach Prevention

Technology: Just one part of the security problem

Companies face security risks beyond just technology, says industry association CompTIA. Lack of security policies and human error are key vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Wireless Networks

Are you addicted to your smartphone?

Suffering from nomophobia? A UK study suggests 66% of Brits might be, as we ponder our addiction to the ever-present smartphone.

By Patrick Pilcher • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market
Wearables

Big players upping the ante in smartwatch market

Apple Watch launch propels smart watches into mainstream; big players expanding product offerings. Growth predicted until 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Unified Communications

Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal

Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015

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Open Polytechnic launches online platform for learning and training
eLearning

Open Polytechnic launches online platform for learning and training

iQualify is designed to provide affordable access to high quality online learning for other education providers and organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015
Android ransomware, running riot in Australia
Malware

Android ransomware, running riot in Australia

Explosive rise in Android ransomware hits Australia, with over 25% of May's malware being mobile-focused, warns Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
New Zealand: Huawei's TalkBand B2 is here
Digital Signage

New Zealand: Huawei's TalkBand B2 is here

As the second generation of the TalkBand series, the B2 was created at Huawei's Paris design centre and echoes the design of the Huawei P8 smartphone.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015