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Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter
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Estimating crowd sizes with mobile phones and Twitter

Mobile phones and Twitter can accurately estimate crowd sizes, according to researchers at Warwick Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2015
iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down
Apple

iOS smartphone sales increasing, Android slowing down

Apple's recent shift to bigger screen models with a broader country reach has had an immediate impact on volumes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
BYOD security policies vital
Cybersecurity

BYOD security policies vital

BYOD policies require commitment from all employees to follow security policies says Rick Bell, architect for UXC Connect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
What's the most valuable brand in the world? Apple.
Microsoft

What's the most valuable brand in the world? Apple.

BrandZ reveals its top 100 most valuable global brands, and takes a closer look at the growing power of the technology sector and how it's evolving.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Unified Communications

Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site

Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'
Unified Communications

Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business
Disaster Recovery

Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business

Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Virtual reality apps market set to explode
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality apps market set to explode

Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire
Malware

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Top trends impacting the retail sector
Customer Relationship Management

Top trends impacting the retail sector

Vend takes a look at the top trends that are impacting retailers in 2015, and investigates how they can capitalise on them to be successful.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Did Apple accidentally leak the iPhone 6c?
Apple

Did Apple accidentally leak the iPhone 6c?

Apple fans in a frenzy over a possible iPhone 6c leak after an enigmatic photo appears on the company's website.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Wearables

Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact

Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Hands-on Review: Sony Smart Watch 3
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Smart Watch 3

Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
HP revenue down across the board
Fintech

HP revenue down across the board

HP has announced its 2015 second quarter financial results, revealing revenue was down in all segments of the business.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ
Unified Communications

Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ

Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
New endpoint management offering coming as BlueChip inks deal
Mobile Device Management

New endpoint management offering coming as BlueChip inks deal

BlueChip Infotech has inked a deal to distribute Accelerite's Radia enterprise level endpoint management offering across Australia and New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Wearables take on Australian enterprise
Wearables

Wearables take on Australian enterprise

Wearables will be a $1 billion market in Australia by 2018 with enterprise adoption expected to take off from 2017.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????
Wireless Networks

An iPhone controlled BBQ?? Are you kidding????

Green Mountain Grill sports a Wi-Fi access point and is iPhone controlled. It's an improbable combo, but in use it worked well.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015