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4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services
Digital Entertainment

4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services

As streaming services, sporting events and movies are stepping up their HD game, shipping of TVs that support the 4K UHD format are rising in kind.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
IDC - Digital signage market growth to continue unabated
Digital Signage

IDC - Digital signage market growth to continue unabated

APeJ is one of the fastest growing market areas for digital signage and Samsung leads the way with ⅓ of the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star
Fintech

Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star

CMC Markets sponsors 17-year-old Peter Vodanovich in the 2018-19 Toyota 86 Championship, supporting his rapid rise in motorsport from simulator to track.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Hitachi Vantara delivers digital evidence management solution for law enforcement
Storage

Hitachi Vantara delivers digital evidence management solution for law enforcement

Law enforcement officials are challenged by compliance policies and procedures such as evidence disclosure rules.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018
Wellington adtech firm Postr goes global
Unified Communications

Wellington adtech firm Postr goes global

Wellington's adtech firm Postr goes global with contracts in Indonesia, Germany, and Portugal, expanding its team and quadrupling monthly revenue.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2018
New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption
Digital Entertainment

New Zealand outpacing global smart TV adoption

New Zealand is becoming a global leader in smart TV adoption, with a 44% adoption rate second only to South Korea, according to research firm IDC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
How Samsung aims to use advanced AI to create business opportunities
Artificial Intelligence

How Samsung aims to use advanced AI to create business opportunities

Samsung to open new AI research centre in New York City, led by EVP Daniel Lee, to strengthen AI capabilities. Centre to focus on robotics research.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: The challenges of integrating emotion into technology

AI integration poses cultural challenges for businesses, says Husain Al-Badry, GM of Innovation at Datacom Customer Experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Microsoft licenses proprietary DXC module for Dynamics
Microsoft

Microsoft licenses proprietary DXC module for Dynamics

DXC Technology's Enterprise Credit Management module has been licensed for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
NZ urgently needs to get the Privacy Bill right for everyone's sake, says InternetNZ
Breach Prevention

NZ urgently needs to get the Privacy Bill right for everyone's sake, says InternetNZ

New Zealand needs to update its privacy laws to protect citizens from increasing data breaches, says InternetNZ. #PrivacyBill #DataProtection.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018
InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations
Encryption

InternetNZ calls for debate on Five Eyes end-to-end encryption recommendations

InternetNZ concerned about potential government actions that could compromise online security for New Zealanders. Broader debate needed. #cybersecurity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Blockchain

Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults

Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
ANZ infosec spending approaches double-digit growth
Data Loss Prevention

ANZ infosec spending approaches double-digit growth

Gartner has released a new forecast of Australia and New Zealand's information security spending power between 2018 and 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018
Hyland cuts the ribbon for two new data centers in Canada
Hybrid Cloud

Hyland cuts the ribbon for two new data centers in Canada

Hyland has inaugurated two new data centres in Canada to enhance local hosting options, prioritising data sovereignty and robust security measures.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Thales extends offer acceptance period for Gemalto acquisition
Thales

Thales extends offer acceptance period for Gemalto acquisition

Thales extends the offer acceptance period for its acquisition of Gemalto, awaiting regulatory approvals from various antitrust authorities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm
Fintech

Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
Kiwi go-getters punching above weight at Microsoft event
Microsoft

Kiwi go-getters punching above weight at Microsoft event

Alongside 49 teams from 33 countries, a record-breaking three teams competed for New Zealand at the 16th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
ROOT Data Center announces plans for campus expansion at Montréal R1 DC
Hyperscale

ROOT Data Center announces plans for campus expansion at Montréal R1 DC

ROOT Data Center plans to expand its Montréal R1 facility with a new 10MW data center, responding to rising demand and advancing its green energy commitments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

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