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Why aren't executives taking cybersecurity seriously?
Virtualisation

Why aren't executives taking cybersecurity seriously?

Cybercrime is perhaps the most serious threat today, yet many executives still underestimate the risks that it poses to their organisation.

By Raymond Maisano • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Prepare for the IoT onslaught: Devices set to outnumber users
Internet of Things

Prepare for the IoT onslaught: Devices set to outnumber users

By 2020, Internet of Things devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones will outnumber users 3x, putting pressure on the network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Hands-on Review: Lenovo MiiX 700 Tablet - the best of all worlds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo MiiX 700 Tablet - the best of all worlds

Recently I've been fortunate to review a range of tablets. The Lenovo MiiX 700 is the latest one and the specifications suggest it's a goody.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Intel Skull Canyon NUC: When size doesn't matter
Intel

Intel Skull Canyon NUC: When size doesn't matter

Under its hood the hardware includes Intel's latest quad-core i7 CPU. The usually anaemic Intel integrated graphics got a serious dose of steroids.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10
Microsoft

From the Dark Side turn you must: Alternatives to Windows 10

Pat Pilcher has just published an article aptly entitled, Windows 10 is horrible. So what are the alternatives? Owen McCarthy investigates..

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2016
Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam
Symantec

Symantec: How Instagram accounts were hacked & altered to promote adult dating spam

Symantec comments on the influx of fake Instagram profiles luring users to adult dating sites. Now Instagram's being hacked to promote adult spam.

By Satnam Narang • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology
Physical Security

Vendors to rely on partnerships for managed security as BYOD drives deception technology

Demand for deception technology set to rise in response to identity and data theft, says Technavio. Global market expected to grow at 9% CAGR by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'
Unified Communications

TeleDOT videoconferencing technology 'healthcare of the future'

Video collaboration technology has helped nurses conduct face-to-face videoconferences with their TB patients, saving time and travel costs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful

The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I've trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection
Cybersecurity

Afraid someone is misusing your webcam? Here's some tips for protection

If you want to know which programs are using your webcam, or if you believe it is running despite the indicator light being off, here is a guide.

By Ondrej Kubovič • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in
Biometrics

SOTI offers same-day support as Windows 10 Anniversary updates kick in

With the Windows 10 Anniversary updates now being implemented, EMM provider SOTI is claiming it will support the new updates for enterprises.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions
Riverbed

The Olympics & IT strain: 75% of Australian orgs planning access restrictions

The Rio Olympics are in the spotlights, and IT professionals across Australia have been preparing for the network strain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears
Air New Zealand

Air NZ bans the note 7 amidst safety fears

Air New Zealand joins others in banning the Samsung Note 7 on flights due to fiery battery hazards, echoing global safety concerns.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Information security: Ensure electronic data is erased before leaving your premises
Conbrio Technology Group

Information security: Ensure electronic data is erased before leaving your premises

Upgrading or changing your IT equipment? It's crucial to ensure your data is securely destroyed from your former equipment.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation
Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi Govt needs to step up in education innovation

Australian and New Zealand governments are not keeping up with educational innovation, according to a survey from Polycom.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability
HP

HP confirms pricing for Elite x3, reveals NZ availability

HP has confirmed the NZ pricing for the HP Elite x3, while at the same timing unveiling when the hotly-anticipated product will be available to Kiwis.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of mixed times ahead for New Zealand PC market
Notebook

Exclusive: IDC NZ tells of mixed times ahead for New Zealand PC market

IDC New Zealand outlines the current state of play for the New Zealand PC market - and where the bright spots can be found in a declining market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016