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Synnex inks distribution deal with Jabra
Unified Communications

Synnex inks distribution deal with Jabra

Synnex has signed a deal to distribute Jabra offerings in Australia as the vendor seeks entry into new markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal
Synnex

Updated: Synnex eyes booming gaming market with Razer deal

Synnex Australia has added Razer to its vendor portfolio as it seeks to grab a larger share of the booming gaming market for itself and its resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016

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Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web
Cybersecurity

Insider threats escalate and thrive in the Dark Web

Disgruntled employees are gladly selling their services to the bad guys in order to inflict harm on their employers.

By Avivah Litan • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET
Malware

Kiwi and Aussie workers' security attitudes concerning, says ESET

Internet users in Australia and New Zealand are lacking in cybersecurity practices at home, according to ESET research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies
Bring Your Own Device

Football mania brings security risks to workplace bring-your-own-device policies

As football mania is sweeping the world, employees could be a security risk through your 'bring-your-own-device' policies, warns Flexera Software.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Cognitive systems industry driving more knowledge into IT learning
Data Analytics

Cognitive systems industry driving more knowledge into IT learning

The global cognitive systems market will generate revenues worth $50 billion between 2016 and 2020, aided by development of self-learning IT systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
VCE rides hyperconverged wave taking partners along for the ride
EMC

VCE rides hyperconverged wave taking partners along for the ride

EMC's VCE resellers are cashing in on the vendor's move into hyperconverged, moving up the stack and into more lucrative services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work
Microsoft

Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work

Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2bn in a deal seen as a move to defend against the arrival of Facebook at Work.

By Richard Edwards • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs
Malware

FLocker malware targeting Android smart TVs

FLocker is the latest a malicious ransomware agent that is targeting smart TVs running the Android operating system, Norton reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Five technologies ready to disrupt your business
Internet of Things

Five technologies ready to disrupt your business

Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Digital marketing risks alienating millennial shoppers, says experts
Marketing Technologies

Digital marketing risks alienating millennial shoppers, says experts

Online customer experience is crucial for retailers trying to attract millennial shoppers, according to Teradata.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Apple makes its latest move with the smart home
iOS

Apple makes its latest move with the smart home

Apple unveils 'Home' app at WWDC, sidestepping Echo rivalry but strengthening its smart home strategy by centralising control.

By Michael Philpott • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Are your employees putting your organisation at risk? Survey says 25% of employees bypassing secure VPN
Virtual Private Networks

Are your employees putting your organisation at risk? Survey says 25% of employees bypassing secure VPN

Latest results show that as much as 25% of your workforce may be bypassing secure VPN to access the internet through their mobile device, say CIOs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals
Health Technologies

Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals

Heyrex, the Fitbit for pets, is revolutionizing animal healthcare by remotely collecting data on pets' behavior.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Gartner picks top 10 information security technologies for 2016
DevOps

Gartner picks top 10 information security technologies for 2016

What are the top technologies for information security in 2016? Gartner has announced the top 10 technology trends and their effects.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016
CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware
Malware

CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware

CompTIA is urging resellers be proactive about helping customers protect themselves from ransomware, with some less conventional, high value measures.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016
Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing
Commerce Commission

Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing

Two mobile traders have been fined $171,500 for failing to provide borrowers with legally required information.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016

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