2009 was a year when spam, malware and other Web-based threats reached record levels, according to the third-quarter report from security vendor McAfee.
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey unveils 'Square', a mobile wallet enabling credit card transactions via a small plug-in device, set for March 2010 release.
Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.
Security takes centre stage in the new cloud computing offering from Unisys, which was originally developed for the US Department of Defence.
A new Pew study counters claims that the Internet isolates users, showing it enhances social interaction and community engagement instead.
The Western Roamer, a frequent traveller to Europe, the US, and Australia, faces varied mobile roaming charges but finds data use hotel fees may be costlier.
Doing business in Asia can be challenging, but with careful preparation and perseverance, it can be a rewarding venture.
Keeping everything in-house may no longer be the best move, in terms of containing costs and generating fresh revenue.
In order to pass on the benefits of the strength of the New Zealand dollar, Sun Microsystems has dropped its prices.
Astaro and Seccom Global forge a partnership to bolster cloud solutions across Australia and New Zealand, aiming for revenue growth and strategic expansion.
Kordia to construct new trans-Tasman OptiKor cable after securing foundation customers, promising direct, cost-effective connectivity.
Controversial stance on offshoring by Wallace at CCiNZ stirs debate, claiming it is time NZ embraces the economic benefits and moves past protectionism.
Businesses in New Zealand are increasingly considering disaster recovery (DR) policies and procedures due to IT infrastructure centralisation and rising costs.
As NZ businesses face increasing data demands, Symantec's survey reveals a concerning lack of resources, with over 50% struggling with storage and recovery.
Support. Educate. Engage. These three words represent the core focus of the recently formed Contact Centre Institute of New Zealand.
Unearthed eBay sales of secondhand disk drives expose chilling security lapses, leaking missile secrets and NHS records.
Telecom's XT Network offers simplified roaming pricing, but there is little difference in cost compared to Vodafone.
Kiwi spammer Lance Atkinson fined USD $15.15 million by a US judge for leading an international spam network, plus additional penalties for associates.
The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.
OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.