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Smartphone shipments to reach 1.38 billion units this year despite economic woes — IDC

Thu, 27th May 2021
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This represents a 7.7% increase from 2020, and IDC says the trend will continue: in 2022, shipments will total 1.43 billion — a year-over-year increase of 3.8%.
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Huge growth expected for consumer device market

Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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Consumer device market set for huge growth post-COVID-19, with 5G smartphones and voice control smart home devices leading the way, says ABI Research.
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Swann home security kit recognised for innovation

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Swann's 4K Enforcer Kit, featuring security cameras with flashing lights and advanced features, has been honored at CES 2021.
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Ingram Micro names Tenable as Vendor of the Year

Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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Tenable has been recognised as Vendor of the Year in the Networking & Security Divisional Award from Ingram Micro.
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IDC: PC and tablet shipments to grow in 2020 before resuming long-term decline

Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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PC and tablet markets experience a resurgence in the first half of 2020 with demand outpacing supply, driven by work from home and education needs.
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IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.
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AI, automation, and data management: Key technology trends for 2020

Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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AI, automation, and data management are set to reshape work in 2020, with companies like Talend, ManageEngine, and Cohesity outlining key tech trends.
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Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras were urgently patched after Tenable Research uncovered seven severe vulnerabilities, allowing full control and DDoS usage.
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Only 17% of banks have deployed digital at scale – report

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Despite the push for digital transformation, only 17% of banks have successfully implemented it at scale, says a report by Infosys Finacle and Efma.
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Workday unveils strategic new products, customer win and appointment for APAC operations

Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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Workday unveils new financial and HR cloud innovations, names David Webster president for APAC, and secures Aurecon as its first engineering customer in ANZ.
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Forrester report: Digital banks gain the edge on traditional players

Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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Digital-only banks and insurers will shape the future of financial services within Asia Pacific, according to new data released by Forrester this week.
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Qualcomm and ZTE to bring cloud gaming to 5G

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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The demonstration aims to demonstrate that console-quality mobile gaming experiences are achievable over live 5G networks.
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Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year

Fri, 10th May 2019
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If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.
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LG takes home over 140 awards at CES

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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Including Engadget Best of CES Award in TV category for fifth consecutive year for the LG Signature OLED TV R.
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Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey

Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
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Sony to launch a slew of home entertainment goodies

Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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Sony unveils its latest home entertainment lineup at CES Las Vegas, featuring 8K TVs, new soundbars, Alexa-enabled headphones, and a wireless turntable.
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Interview: MuleSoft discusses the security risks in IoT

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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IoT's rise poses grave security risks; enterprises seek secure integration and API-led strategies, experts say.
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Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Mon, 28th May 2018
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Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.
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Court rules retail chain must pay employees for all hours worked

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Smiths City Group had been refusing to pay employees for the 'optional' pre-work meeting for years, but has finally been called out in court.
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59% APAC financial firms bolster investment in fraud detection

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Amid rising fraud concerns, 59% of APAC financial firms are increasing investment in detection tech, surpassing even multi-factor authentication, says Experian.