Retail stories - Page 439

JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.

The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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analyst report
Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.

APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.

Lara Croft celebrates her 20 years in style
Sun, 30th Oct 2016
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After a year-long wait, the PlayStation 4 release of Rise of the Tomb Raider is finally here and worth every minute, according to a journalist.

New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down
Fri, 28th Oct 2016
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New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.

Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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healthtech
Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights program 2016/17 reveals progress of enterprises' digital strategies & investment in technologies.

Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.

Microsoft announces new Surface family additions to 'empower a new wave of creativity'
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft's Surface family has now grown even bigger, with three new products and an additional update to the Windows 10 Creators programme.

Microsoft Ignite NZ -Taking IoT from PoC to reality
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft Ignite is bringing the IoT revolution to New Zealand, its IoT sessions capturing the interests of geeks and leaders alike.

Microsoft Ignite NZ: IoT, data analytics, AI and the future of Microsoft Services
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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Microsoft’s Darren Hubert specialises in ‘the art of the possible’. He talks IoT, data analytics, augmented reality and digital transformation.

Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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healthtech
AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.

Hands-on review: Asus Chromebit CS10 - a portable PC
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This incredible little USB-sized device has been made to turn your monitor into a mini PC and was designed for your cloud applications.

Xiaomi's new Mi Note 2 release will prick Apple's ears
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
From a packed Beijing event reminiscent of an Apple release, Xiaomi today released their new phone, and showed off their concept.

Smartwatches not everyone's cup of tea
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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analyst report
Smartwatch shipments worldwide decline in Q3 2016, says IDC. Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Lenovo and Pebble among top vendors.

The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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hololens
Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 kicks off with an inspiring keynote by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts, unveiling a tech-filled agenda for over 1,700 attendees.

Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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uc
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personal computing devices
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telco
4G failover router vendor Accelerated Concepts has signed NPS as its master reseller for Australia and New Zealand as it gears up for a channel push.

Auckland Armageddon Expo 2016 is arguably the best one ever
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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digital entertainment
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armageddon expo
The 2016 Auckland Armageddon Expo didn't disappoint. It featured tons of events and included some big celebrity names and more.

Driverless cars: A new way of life and a new cybersecurity challenge
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A driverless car is a very advanced mode of transportation, possibly even without a readily available steering wheel.

Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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lazyaz
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startups
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delivery service
LazyAz, a New Zealand start-up, aims to revolutionise retail with its on-demand delivery app, which goes beyond just delivering products.

2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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storage
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wearables
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digital transformation
Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.