Decade of technology inspires new book of cartoons
Posted on 7-Jun-2016 09:29 News, Consumer Electronics
Auckland-based cartoonist "Jim" is getting ready to publish a new book of cartoons inspired by his 10 years working a day job as a public relations consultant for some of the world’s biggest technology brands.
Digital platform for cricket CricHQ talks about growth
Posted on 5-Jun-2016 18:31 News, SaaS
CricHQ, a digital platform for cricket, presented its growth story to an international audience of tech startups, industry leaders and international investors, at the RISE Conference in Hong Kong.
Samsung lanches new line-up of SUHD TVs
Posted on 5-Jun-2016 18:26 News, DVB and HD
Built on the Tizen operating system (OS), Samsung's 2016 Smart TVs bring a new Smart Hub, designed to provide users with simple access to their favourite content all in one place.
New Zealand goverment improves DNS security
Posted on 5-Jun-2016 18:22 News, Security
Recent changes to how the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) manages government website domain names will increase online security and result in greater public trust in government websites.
Symantec introduces Encryption Everywhere increasing website security options
Posted on 3-Jun-2016 09:12 News, Security
Encryption Everywhere lets web hosting providers integrate encryption into every website from the moment it is created. With the new web security service, hosting providers can offer a variety of flexible options, including basic website encryption included as part of any hosted service, and a number of premium security packages with increasingly stronger levels of website validation, protection, and trust seals.
RBI cell tower completion boosts rural coverage
Posted on 3-Jun-2016 09:07 News, Broadband
Communications Minister Amy Adams has announced the completion of the Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI) Phase 1 new tower programme with 154 new cell towers now built ahead of schedule.
Paypr introduces a new way of reconciling paper receipts
Posted on 31-May-2016 23:59 News, SaaS
Imagine no more end-of-month hassles reconciling paper receipts while trying to remember who you had coffee with on the 7th of the month. Now when you swipe your card at a Paymark EFTPOS terminal, Paypr will generate a digital receipt in real time, ready to be easily coded and sent directly into your Xero account.
NetSafe appointed to cyberbullying role
Posted on 31-May-2016 20:15 News, Security
Justice Minister Amy Adams announced that internet safety organisation NetSafe has been appointed as the "Approved Agency" under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015.
TomTom Jam Ahead Warnings alerts drivers to unseen hazards
Posted on 28-May-2016 10:43 News, GPS
TomTom Jam Ahead Warnings visually and audibly alert drivers to rapidly slowing, or stationary, traffic on the highway ahead, giving the driver the opportunity to brake smoothly, and in time.
Samsung Gear 360 now available in New Zealand
Posted on 25-May-2016 20:54 News, Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has announced availability in New Zealand of the Samsung Gear 360, a camera that lets users easily create, edit, view and share 360-degree video and still image content using their smartphone.
Forward planning is key to combat cybercrime
Posted on 25-May-2016 20:36 News, Security
Earlier this month, the government announced that it will invest $22.2 million from the Budget 2016 to boost cyber security but Liam Rowland, Head of Incident Response and Forensics, APJ at Dell SecureWorks, believes that businesses taking action to protect themselves is the key and that if they don't, they could be in for a surprise if their systems are compromised.
Huawei drives IoT Innovation Forum in Auckland
Posted on 19-May-2016 06:45 News, Computing
Huawei hosted an Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation Forum in New Zealand, bringing together a range of industry and academic experts to share their vision for a better connected world.
Introducing the NZ Excellence in IT Awards
Posted on 18-May-2016 20:18 News, Computing
The New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards are sector-wide awards recognising the individuals and teams who have truly excelled in our industry. While other awards do a great job of recognising companies and vendors, the Excellence in IT Awards exclusively celebrates our people.
New fitness app has been designed specifically for gamers
Posted on 18-May-2016 20:02 News, Gaming
New Zealanders will be the first to test their strategy skills against others in their community with the launch of the free mobile running app "Run An Empire", exclusively to the New Zealand market.
Land Rover to help owners find keys with Tile app
Posted on 10-May-2016 20:45 News, Consumer Electronics
Land Rover says it will introduce a Bluetooth tracking system to its vehicle dashboard touchscreen in future models which will let owners know when they get in the car if they have forgotten to pack their wallet, cell phone, bags or a range of common items.
