Retail stories - Page 261
IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide
Tue, 5th May 2020
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cloud services
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it spending
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market research
IT spending to decline 5.1% to $2.25tn this year due to COVID-19 impact, but IT infrastructure spending to grow 4%, says IDC.
Pure Storage adds new capabilities to unstructured storage software
Tue, 5th May 2020
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storage
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
The latest updates to FlashBlade enable real-time performance that prioritise application workflows, replacing legacy systems.
IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market
Tue, 5th May 2020
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smartphones
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uc
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semiconductors
The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.
Announcing the New Zealand IT Reboot event
Tue, 5th May 2020
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techday
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event
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partners
The New Zealand IT Reboot event kicks off on 21st May, attracting 180 exhibitors and over 10,800 visitors, with 30,000 expected by 24th May.
Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19
Tue, 5th May 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.
Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age
Mon, 4th May 2020
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uc
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google
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video conferencing
I spoke to Google Cloud’s Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.
Hands-on review: Arlo rings my bell and offers Ultra + Security
Mon, 4th May 2020
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gaming
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surveillance
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reviews
With an easy-to-use interface and a variety of choices in settings, you’d be well advised to examine Arlo’s range of home security offerings.
One Identity boosts database security with Microsoft SQL Server support
Mon, 4th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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cloud services
One Identity has announced its One Identity Safeguard solution now supports Microsoft SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2019 database environments.
Vodafone NZ reveals internet usage trends in alert level 3
Fri, 1st May 2020
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vodafone
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covid-19
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retail
Mobile data usage has seen an increase since exiting alert level 4, as restrictions ease and people leave their homes.
Tap-and-go paywave payments the new norm in a COVID-19 world, Mastercard research shows
Fri, 1st May 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Consumer polling by Mastercard showed a significant majority of consumers were using the technology during February and March.
Smartphone shipments take a pummelling in Q1 2020
Fri, 1st May 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Data from Canalys paints a grim picture for the worldwide smartphone industry, with more economic strife to come in Q2.
Paessler launches enterprise-scale monitoring solution
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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saas
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iot
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paessler
Paessler AG unveils PRTG Enterprise Monitor, a robust IT infra management tool with a flexible sensor-based license.
Google offers video conferencing platform Meet free to all users
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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google
Google Cloud is making its video conferencing platform Google Meet available for free for everyone, with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.
Is legacy technology holding you back?
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Getting off legacy systems can be difficult but the potential benefits of updating IT infrastructure or even better integrating old systems can be immense.
Consumer tolerance of cyber attacks wanes as users wise-up about security
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Consumer patience for cyber-attacks is dwindling; 70% believe companies fail in data protection, prompting many to switch to more secure competitors.
Jamf rolls out telehealth support for healthcare firms
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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uc
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mdm
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healthtech
Jamf has introduced a new telehealth system to help healthcare workers and those on the front lines interact with patients without putting themselves at risk.
QNAP releases new NAS series for home users
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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storage
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private cloud
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qnap
The TS-x31K series NAS is designed for home and personal cloud storage for users who wish to build their own private clouds.
DJI's Mavic Air 2 drone to hit stores in May
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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drones
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digital entertainment
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video
DJI's Mavic Air 2 drone, featuring 8K camera capabilities and 34-minute flight time, lands in stores on May 15. Prices range from AUD $1,499 to $1,899.
COVID-19 will accelerate widespread adoption of robots - report
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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robots
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ai
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healthtech
COVID-19 will expedite the adoption of robots, as AI and robotics company Brain Corp raises $36m to meet demand.
Slack launches data residency in Australia
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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cloud security
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healthtech
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workplace
Slack selected Sydney, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Paris as the first four regions outside the United States to offer data residency to its users.