Retail stories
There are a number of broad trends sweeping through the local market that are likely to contribute a more competitive stance for businesses in 2016.
Drones fly high at CES 2016, intriguing Kiwi consumers; Noel Leeming keen to introduce innovative tech including a modular band and smart fridge.
Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.
CES 2016 served up a plethora of consumer electronics. But what caught the eyes of the Noel Leeming team - and what might hit NZ shores this year?.
Palo Alto Networks warns of 'BackStab' cyber attack targeting mobile devices, stealing private information from backup files.
Accenture has won a five year deal to help manage Specsavers technology as the optician prepares for a digital future.
Signagelive is using NFC and Beacon technology are being used to help serve up contextual and responsive, interactive digital signage.
Panasonic and Facebook have collaborated on a new 'freeze-ray' cold storage solution they say will reduce data center costs and energy use.
The other day I sat entranced as I was introduced to a new generation of Heroes in the Star Wars story. A similar event has occurred in another field.
At last, the argument of whether a small business should or shouldn't be operating in the cloud has been put to bed. The cloud has won.
Dick Smith creditors are owed nearly AU$400 million dollars. Meanwhile, the company's chief executive has resigned, effective immediately.
Smartphones are now driving more online sales and traffic for retailers than tablets, according to a new report.
LogMeIn's join.me Android app revolutionises mobile collaboration, now enabling screen sharing and full meeting capabilities on-the-go.
It's hard to believe that it's been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.
Belkin launches universal wireless charger with IDT tech, supporting both Qi and PMA standards for seamless device charging.
Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi steal the march as the first retailers to win the rights to sell Microsoft's Surface Book.
Apple's App Store sets a holiday record, with over £800m spent by festive shoppers on apps and in-app purchases.
Samsung has announced a range of new Internet of Things (IoT) products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, including SUHD TVs and intelligent home appliances.
Potential buyers for the failed Dick Smith business have until January 27 to get expressions of interest in for the company's businesses.
Synnex Australia bulks up its education play with a distie deal for AVer charge carts and cabinets, creating a 'comprehensive' education portfolio.
