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Major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy devices

Samsung says the flaw is extremely difficult to exploit, but if successful, an attacker could have an enormous amount of access to an affected device.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

Cybersecurity

60% of cyber-attacks target SMEs

This year's Connect Smart Week is a reminder for SMEs to be vigilant about online security, says Amy Adams, Communications Minister.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

Digital Entertainment

Taylor Swift rejects Apple Music

Taylor Swift criticizes Apple Music's three-month free trial, saying it doesn't pay writers, producers, or artists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

Notebook

Gartner: Hybrid device shipments to soar 70% this year

Hybrid devices are expected to clock 70% shipment growth this year, but Windows 10 is needed to drive enterprise growth.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

Apple

Smart wearables huge opportunity for vendors, as market sees 170% growth

Apple's entrance into the wearable market is driving growth of 170%, with 72.1m devices to be shipped this year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

EduTech

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.

By Greig Strafford • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015

Bring Your Own Device

Landesk looks at employee satisfaction and BYOD

The majority of employees are satisfied with their IT departments, and BYOD is aiding productivity but is still a security gap, says Landesk.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015

Wearables

Wearables in the enterprise driving huge market growth

The number of cellular connected IoT/M2M devices is set to increase from 252 million in 2014 to 908 million in 2019, with wearables driving the growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015

Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: The new ruggedised smartphone

Samsung has begun launching its Galaxy S6 Active smartphone, which is targeted toward athletes and outdoorsy people.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015

iOS

Finally - iOS 9 will let you block ads

Ad blocking has been available to use for sometime, but the extensions have not been available on the iPad or iPhone. iOS 9 looks to change that.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015

Malware

ESET: What is Cyber Insurance?

Cyber insurance may be a valuable tool to help mitigate the risks of a cybersecurity breach, but only if used thoughtfully.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015

Data Analytics

Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime

Motorola Solutions' Smart Public Safety Solutions and Wynyard Group's analytics software will help public safety quickly gain actionable intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2015

Technology Gifts

Smartphone addiction a big risk

With BYOD policies making their way into business offices and onto school stationery lists, smartphone addiction is potentially worldwide problem.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015

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Unified Communications

Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller

Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

EduTech

How to successfully implement BYOD in the classroom

Transitioning to a BYOD school will have its problems, but there are some steps schools and teachers can consider when planning BYOD in the classroom.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015