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Unified Communications

BYOD and mobility boosting VoIP market

The increase in smart devices has lead to a growth the VoIP services across the growth, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Mobile VoIP skyrocketing

The amount of mobile data downloaded is expected to double yearly, driven by the use of tablets, modems, and smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015

eCommerce

Retailers: the four waves of disruption

UK retailers must navigate complex disruptions, from mobile impact to social media influence, per PwC's 'Total Retail 2015' report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Apple

From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks

Apple says its next major release of OS X – dubbed El Capitan – focuses on speeding up performance and offering a richer user experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Wearables

Apple Watch gets its first update...

The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Digital Entertainment

It's official: Apple Music is happening

Apple unveils Apple Music, its own streaming service, set to rival Spotify and Pandora with a cutting-edge platform for music lovers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Network Infrastructure

Dell on track for new Kiwi distributor - or two

Dell gears up for new Kiwi distributor, opening up its portfolio to a more resellers, freeing up credit and ensuring faster access to stock.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Cybersecurity

Are Kiwi SMBs dismissing BYOD threats?

Small business owners are not concerned about the security risks of BYOD, leaving their company vulnerable, according to a study by Kaspersky Lab.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015

Digital Entertainment

Apple's new streaming service - the Spotify killer?

Apple is set to unveil its eagerly anticipated streaming service, Apple Music, potentially disrupting the market dominated by Spotify.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015

Digital Entertainment

Can Apple help revive the recording industry?

Apple joins the streaming foray, aiming to revitalise the struggling music industry with star-studded radio shows and a free trial strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015

Mobile Device Management

Come 2020, 70% of people will be using smartphones

By 2020, smartphone subscriptions will be more than double, reaching 6.1 billion, and 70% of the world's population will be using smartphones.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Marketing Technologies

Vend's retail software now optimised for iOS and iPad

New Zealand-based Vend has optimised its cloud-based retail software for iOS and iPad, to expand its reach to more retailers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

AVG Technologies

Heads up: these apps will chew through your battery & data

New AVG report spots battery-draining culprits: Weather apps, casino games top the list, alongside social media giants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Printing

Epson new product - saving printing or last dying breath

Epson has launched three new printers in its EcoTank range, but some are questioning the motives behind the range.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Malware

Lifting the lid on major enterprise security threats

Today's cybercriminals are sophisticated and ruthless: they prey on the weaknesses in a network, approaching any security layer as an open invitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015