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Will the virtual sim break the telco strangle hold?
Unified Communications

Will the virtual sim break the telco strangle hold?

Soft sims will allow users to switch from one network to another, just like switching out your sim card, instead it's all done with software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service
Unified Communications

SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service

SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation
Microsoft

Microsoft's first quarter revenue exceeds expectation

Microsoft reports a 25% jump in Q1 revenue to $23.2bn, surpassing expectations despite profit hits from Nokia integration and layoffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
How one boy fell in love with Siri
EduTech

How one boy fell in love with Siri

To many people Apple's Siri is simply a helpful tool or momentary distraction, but for a select few it's much more than that.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app
iOS

Facebook jumps on the anonymity bandwagon with new Rooms app

Facebook launches Rooms app, encouraging anonymous conversations about shared interests without needing a real name or account.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Twitter hopes to dominate apps with Fabric
Software Development

Twitter hopes to dominate apps with Fabric

Twitter has announced Fabric at its Flight conference, taking the social media platform into the world of apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices
Microsoft

Microsoft to kill off Nokia branding on mobile devices

Microsoft ditches the Nokia name for its mobile devices, switching to Microsoft Lumia, less than a year after buying the once-dominant phone brand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security
Cybersecurity

Philips Cloud Base: Efficiency meets IT security

Philips Cloud Base revolutionises enterprise IT, offering cost efficiency, top-notch security, and seamless management. Say hello to smarter IT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Google announces Inbox: is the future of email finally here?
Google

Google announces Inbox: is the future of email finally here?

Google unveils Inbox, a revolutionary email service poised to redefine email management and user-friendliness, promising an organised future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Making your protection software-defined
Cybersecurity

Making your protection software-defined

Westcon Imagine 2014 - You may be well on your way to software defined networking, but how about your software defined protection?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
What is Lync's role in corporate telephony?
Microsoft

What is Lync's role in corporate telephony?

Maria Martinez-Torres of Microsoft NZ champions Lync as the future of corporate telephony, highlighting its comprehensive communication solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button
Unified Communications

Kiwi app gives peace of mind at the press of a button

2Life, NZ's first 24/7 safety app, launches nationwide, offering instant help at the tap of a button, redefining personal security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014

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New Kiwi app makes it easy for job seekers
Apps

New Kiwi app makes it easy for job seekers

There is a gap in the Kiwi market for a quality app that would offer an easy, free and fast way for skills to be offered and traded in local areas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014
Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything
Wearables

Apple Pay will change the way you buy everything

The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phones.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Moto 360 smartwatch headed to New Zealand
Wearables

Moto 360 smartwatch headed to New Zealand

The Android Wear smartwatch was specifically designed to help wearers manage their daily tasks with a flick of the wrist.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Rapid expansion of Uber NZ continues with Wellington
Apps

Rapid expansion of Uber NZ continues with Wellington

Uber's swift NZ expansion hits Wellington, marking its second NZ city and undisclosed global growth, promising cheaper, tech-driven rides.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Enterprise mobility grows as #GenMobile workers drive wireless uptake
Mobility

Enterprise mobility grows as #GenMobile workers drive wireless uptake

#GenMobile revolutionises the workplace with a surge in enterprise mobility, driven by workers' demands for wireless, flexible workspaces.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Wireless storage device My Passport now available in New Zealand
Storage

Wireless storage device My Passport now available in New Zealand

Save, access and share stored content wirelessly with any smartphone, tablet, computer or other device with My Passport.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2014