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'Major' service opportunities to come with IoT

Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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Major Internet of Things opportunities are expected as the trend continues to transform industries, according to research firm Frost & Sullivan.
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Ovum: New Apple lineup just 'me too' rather than innovative

Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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Apple's latest launch has ensured the company's success for another year, but Apple's competitive edge is 'dangerously fading away' says analyst.
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The slow but steady uptake of enterprise IoT

Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Only 12% of enterprises are currently rolling out an IoT solution, but 43% see it as immediately important, says Red Hat.
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Cheap smartphones dominating handset race

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Smartphones will account for 95% of handset sales by 2020 - and it's not the expensive flagship models leading the way.
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Have a product that needs reviewing? We can help with that

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Here at TechDay we have a team of reviewers who love playing with consumer technology, and we can help give your product some exposure.
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Cisco puts Spark into unified comms and collaboration

Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Cisco is attempting to revolutionize UC with its online tool Cisco Spark, aiming to refine user experience and embrace consumer technologies.
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Blamsung: why it would make sense for Samsung to buy BlackBerry

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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Samsung snaring BlackBerry could be a win-win: enriching Samsung's corporate prowess with BlackBerry's secure tech.
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Wearables market set to soar, worth billions by 2020.

Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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Tech forecast reveals wearable market to skyrocket to £20bn by 2020, with multipurpose devices leading the charge.
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Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care

Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.
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Internet of things a dramatic change says Samsung chief

Tue, 6th Jan 2015
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Samsung's CEO hails the Internet of Things as a pivotal shift, promising a more efficient and connected future at CES 2015.
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Power of Internet of Things to change CISO security scope

Wed, 24th Sep 2014
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Over 20% of enterprises will have digital security services focused on protecting IoT devices by 2017, according to Gartner.
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Apple, IBM and the Enterprisation of Consumer Technology...

Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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The deal is about presenting Apple as a serious enterprise partner; as the company openly admits that it is a consumer-first company.
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Apple and the inevitability of disruption…

Wed, 7th May 2014
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Apple and Starbucks are eyeing the mobile payment market, but will they truly disrupt the way we pay? Analyst James Wester weighs in.
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Why enterprises must embrace wearable tech...

Tue, 6th May 2014
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Once widespread consumer adoption takes place, the enterprise is never far behind – whether it's ready or not.
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Apple's Cook takes swipe at 'confused' Microsoft

Sat, 26th Oct 2013
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'Our competition is confused. They're turning tablets into PCs and PCs into tablets. Who knows what they're going to do next?'.
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Is Apple crushing Microsoft with software deal…?

Thu, 24th Oct 2013
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Apple's new strategy of free software could pressure Microsoft to lower its prices, a shift driven by hardware subsidies.
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Microsoft shows consumer tech mettle with Nokia phone buy

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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The news of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices & Services business is a major shift for the software giant.
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Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition

Thu, 10th Jan 2013
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Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.
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Rugged business tablet hits NZ

Tue, 18th Dec 2012
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Panasonic Toughpad launches in NZ, introducing a rugged business tablet able to withstand harsh environments and meeting robust business needs.
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Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M

Thu, 27th Sep 2012
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Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.