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How video games are driving the need for faster internet
Gaming

How video games are driving the need for faster internet

As cloud-based video games demand higher data volumes and lower latency, companies like DE-CIX are racing to enhance internet speed and infrastructure globally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
SD-WAN the solution for lagging legacy WAN
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN the solution for lagging legacy WAN

Legacy wide-area networks (WANs) are no longer fit for purpose in the era of digital transformation, according to Vertel's commercial director Tony Hudson.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019
Air NZ faces data breach after staff accounts phished
Phishing

Air NZ faces data breach after staff accounts phished

Air New Zealand says information relating to membership profiles may have been visible on internal documents as a result of the breach.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: Ryzen 3000 meets ASUS PRO WS X570-ACE workstation
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Ryzen 3000 meets ASUS PRO WS X570-ACE workstation

AMD's Ryzen 3000 series makes a thunderous entry, pairing seamlessly with the ASUS PRO WS X570-ACE to redefine workstation capabilities and computing power.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Interview: Oracle SVP's insights on Jetstar's digital transformation
Customer Relationship Management

Interview: Oracle SVP's insights on Jetstar's digital transformation

TechDay spoke to Oracle SVP Shashi Seth about how the low-cost carrier is changing the way it engages with prospective and current customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica
Drones

Saildrone completes first unmanned trip around Antarctica

Saildrone's autonomous vehicle SD 20 has made history by completing the first unmanned circumnavigation of Antarctica, surviving 196 days of extreme conditions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Alibaba Cloud brings on nine new partners
Partner Programmes

Alibaba Cloud brings on nine new partners

Alibaba Cloud partners with nine new companies to support their entry into the Chinese market through its Global China Gateway Program.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology
Digital Signage

Star Alliance and NEC Corp sign partnership on biometric data recognition technology

Star Alliance and NEC have partnered to create a biometric data-based ID platform, promising a seamless, hands-free travel experience for frequent flyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards
Marketing Technologies

Festive tear-jerkers top YouTube ad leaderboards

With over 85% of Singaporeans visiting YouTube monthly, brands and agencies are fully invested in adopting videos as their preferred digital canvas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs
SAP

SAP Concur: Manual expense management holding back SMBs

Small and medium businesses are being held back by manual expense management practices, according to SAP Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Marketing Technologies

AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
Travel apps

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Stuff unveils video platform
Digital Entertainment

Stuff unveils video platform

New Zealand's Stuff launches Play Stuff, a video platform offering curated local and international news, sports, and entertainment content for free.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
Alibaba Cloud and SACEOS set sights on Singapore's hospitality industry
Unified Communications

Alibaba Cloud and SACEOS set sights on Singapore's hospitality industry

At SMF 2019 the pair signed a MOU to promote upskilling and technology collaborations to keep Singapore as top MICE destination in Asia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Insurance

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health
Social Media

'Smart arses' in a smart car on 18,000 km rally for mental health

A Kiwi-British couple will drive 18,000 km in a 0.6L smart car to raise awareness for mental health, aiming to raise USD $10,000 for the charity I AM HOPE.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program
Huawei

Huawei Australia seeks next intake for Seeds for the Future program

The program provides an opportunity for Australian university students studying STEM-related subjects to spend a month in China on a work and study program.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom - no fumbling around for the right lens

OPPO's Reno Series dazzles with top-notch camera tech and user-friendly features, set to innovate NZ's mobile scene.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019