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Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus AC3100 RT-AC88U Router & WiFi Access Point for gamers

Well done Asus, this is a superb device and I can see gamers or those watching 4K video getting superior performance right out of the box.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend
Unified Communications

Digital marketplace opens up access to government ICT spend

Government tees up digital marketplace to enable more ICT suppliers to nab some of the $5b annual government ICT spend and a cyber security centre.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Fitbit improves exercise tracking
Fitbit

Fitbit improves exercise tracking

The new features include SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition as well as enhancements to Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate tracking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
NSW charity undergoes network transformation
Software-as-a-Service

NSW charity undergoes network transformation

Australian charity Cancer Council NSW has partnered with Riverbed Technology, deploying Riverbed SteelHead appliances across multiple sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming
Email Security

$1 for an iPhone? You're dreaming

According to NetSafe, New Zealanders are questioning if advertisements offering the latest iPhone for a buck are too good to be true.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Apple

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: AOC 27” I2777FQ Monitor

TechDay team boosts productivity with sleek AOC 27 monitors, praising crisp display and versatile connectivity options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Top 10 security threats for 2016
Wearables

Top 10 security threats for 2016

Check Point is anticipating the next wave of threats, hoping organisations can stay ahead of the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: Thecus N5810Pro 5 bay Linux NAS Drive
Storage

Hands-on Review: Thecus N5810Pro 5 bay Linux NAS Drive

The Thecus N5810Pro NAS: A sleek hub for all your data, boasting easy setup, HDMI out, and robust RAID protection for peace of mind.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Apple's iPad Pro improvements crucial, experts say
Apple

Apple's iPad Pro improvements crucial, experts say

The iPad Pro is Apple's largest mobile device to date and has considerably improved specifications; a critical development for future success.

By Sherrie Huang and Kerem Arsal • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch

Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers
Endpoint Protection

Duo brings Bit9 + Carbon Black security to Kiwi resellers

Duo NZ has inked a deal to distribute next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black's offerings in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Windows 10 enterprise migration 'fastest yet' says Gartner
Microsoft Windows

Windows 10 enterprise migration 'fastest yet' says Gartner

Gartner is forecasting enterprise migration to Windows 10 'will be the fastest yet', opening the door for resellers, so what's driving demand?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

SmartPhones stories

Remaining Next Byte stores to close
Apple

Remaining Next Byte stores to close

Vita Group will close its eight remaining Next Byte retail stores by March next year, with staff to be redeployed within Vita or retrenched.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Return to growth in PC shipments forecast
Notebook

Return to growth in PC shipments forecast

The brakes are expected to start coming off PC spending in the later half of next year, with IDC predicting a return to growth in PC shipments.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Exclusive: Brace for consolidation, declining Kiwi PC market in 2016
Notebook

Exclusive: Brace for consolidation, declining Kiwi PC market in 2016

Strap yourself in for a bumpy year in the Kiwi PC market in 2016, with IDC NZ expecting declining shipments - and vendor consolidation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Police to record victim statements on iPhones
Apple

Police to record victim statements on iPhones

The initiative builds on input from frontline officers who, through a series of workshops, provided ideas for improving policing into the future.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2015
Hands-on Review: CleverLoop Security Surveillance System
Gaming

Hands-on Review: CleverLoop Security Surveillance System

CleverLoop is a video surveillance and security system that is built with smartphones and the modern digital world in mind.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015