Retail stories - Page 293

Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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facebook
Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.

Tinder unveils 'lite' version of its dating app
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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tinder
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online dating
Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.

Acer's $5k gaming monitor promises speed and brightness
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Acer has given the world a sneak preview of its new Predator X35 gaming monitor, due to be released from August 1.

10 ways to benefit from the emerging ‘data nation’ - Snowflake
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Data is opening up new opportunities for revenue generation that can significantly boost the corporate bottom line.

AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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wechat
AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.

Hands-on review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
OPPO's Reno Series dazzles with top-notch camera tech and user-friendly features, set to innovate NZ's mobile scene.

Google can now translate pics of Te Reo Māori
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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google
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māori
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google translate
The update is the latest Google initiative to help make te reo more accessible for learners and non-speakers alike.

Case study: Kemp load balancers resolve issues for Now IT
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Now IT faced a problem when its load balancer was unable to share information with AWS’ relational database, or access Microsoft Exchange.

Thycotic introduces certification programme to ANZ
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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pam
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iaas
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certification
The programme enables cybersecurity service companies to provide technical support and professional services using Thycotic PAM solutions.

QNAP backup and recovery: Accelerating data availability with Veeam and Flash
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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storage
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virtualisation
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dr
QNAP has made numerous efforts to integrate multiple technologies and work with several partners to deliver a total solution for QNAP customers.

The rise of document databases - MongoDB
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The document database model is revolutionizing the way businesses manage data, offering flexibility, scalability, and ease of use.

SparkLabs Cultiv8 demoday kicks off in September
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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agritech
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food
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solar power
Agri-tech visionaries gear up for SparkLabs Cultiv8 Demoday in Sydney, spotlighting sustainable food innovation.

Changes to Aruba's South Pacific line up
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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hpe
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channel ecosystem
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hpe aruba networking
Patrick Devlin steps up as Aruba's new South Pacific Director, steering its growth in Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Anthony Smith.

ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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infratil
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m&a
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vodafone
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Infratil Limited to acquire up to 50% of the shares in Vodafone New Zealand.

Alibaba Cloud amongst top three cloud DBMS providers - Gartner
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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iaas
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cloud services
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alibaba
Gartner has named Alibaba Cloud as one of the major players in the cloud database management system (DBMS) market.

Hands-on review: The 6th Gen Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Lenovo’s 6th Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a portable powerhouse, boasting sharp imagery, robust connectivity, and a featherweight design at just over 1kg.

Aus-based employment platform raises AU$22m in funding round
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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cloud services
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productivity
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seek
Employment Hero, an Australian cloud-based employment platform, has secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, elevating its valuation beyond AU$100 million.

Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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building
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ar
AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.

CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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phishing
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email security
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iam
New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

Apple updates MacBooks for uni students
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Barely two months since its last spruce-up, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro yet another update – while the MacBook Air has also had an upgrade.