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Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together

If you're measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you're probably not getting the most out of them.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Gaming

Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday

Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Auckland's IoT meetups sparking synergy between tech startups
Internet of Things

Auckland's IoT meetups sparking synergy between tech startups

The IoT Meetup has evolved into a key tech community attracting people with common interests in creating and using IoT applications.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain
Blockchain

Microsoft announces framework to advance enterprise adoption of blockchain

Microsoft's new Coco Framework aims to boost blockchain in business, offering high-speed transactions and robust security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Is the end of open source VoIP in sight? Five reasons why it's on the way out
Unified Communications

Is the end of open source VoIP in sight? Five reasons why it's on the way out

Beware of partner programs that allow more established suppliers of the same solution to undercut new providers.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
The low-code platform allowing all developers to build secure, scalable apps
Marketing Technologies

The low-code platform allowing all developers to build secure, scalable apps

OutSystems revolutionises app creation, enabling any developer to build secure, enterprise-level mobile applications with ease.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Chinese firm hacks way to success at Microsoft Hackathon
Microsoft

Chinese firm hacks way to success at Microsoft Hackathon

China-based IT firm Ping An Technology was the only Chinese company to be invited to Microsoft's Hackathon in the US this year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online
Semiconductors

$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online

Physical credit card fraud is on the decline as online fraud takes its place, according to new statistics from the Australian Payments Network.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017
Microsoft

No ignition for NZ's largest tech show as Microsoft cancels Ignite 2017

Microsoft New Zealand has cancelled its annual Ignite tech event, with a spokesperson saying the cancellation is a 'commercial decision'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Zscaler reports spike in malware families abusing SSL/TLS encryption as part of infection chain
Malware

Zscaler reports spike in malware families abusing SSL/TLS encryption as part of infection chain

Cyber attacks that use two common forms of encryption are on the rise, with the amount of malicious content doubling in the last six months alone.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry
Gaming

Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Digital Entertainment

Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app

Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Exclusive: Kiwi developed security offering opening up new reseller opportunities
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: Kiwi developed security offering opening up new reseller opportunities

The Kiwi developers of a new security assessment and compliance system are on the hunt for resellers wanting to offer more holistic security services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Developers (Devs) stories

Calling all creative students: $1000 cash prize up for grabs in Bright Awards
Media Design School

Calling all creative students: $1000 cash prize up for grabs in Bright Awards

Media Design School is calling for entries in five broad categories - photography, graphic design, animation, app, and interactive.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
AI New Zealand platform launch helps businesses get in on the action
Artificial Intelligence

AI New Zealand platform launch helps businesses get in on the action

Justin Flitter launches NEWZEALAND.AI, empowering Kiwi firms to embrace the AI revolution with vital resources and events.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
You're invited: The 2017 Digital Workplace Conference in Australia
Microsoft

You're invited: The 2017 Digital Workplace Conference in Australia

Join the forefront of digital innovation at the Digital Workplace Conference in Sydney, 23-24 Aug. Transform how you work and lead.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality

Wellington's virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Leading designers recognise wood building solutions
Construction

Leading designers recognise wood building solutions

Architects are increasingly choosing engineered wood as it can cut costs, speed builds and improve occupant satisfaction in commercial projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017