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The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'
Unified Communications

The Warehouse's mobile app now uses AI to help 'Snap and Shop'

The Warehouse has dipped its toes into neural networking and artificial intelligence to make it easier for customers to 'Snap and Shop'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'
Application Performance Monitoring

Apple Supreme Court case could have 'far-reaching ramifications'

A GlobalData analyst says that the outcome of the Apple v Pepper case could impact the app development market at all levels.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds
Robotics

Robotic pharmacies and mobile apps: How GPs will make sure you take your meds

The current healthcare system provides no way for doctors to check if patients or filling their prescriptions or taking their medicine on time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?
Firewalls

Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern
Mobile Apps

OWASP vulnerabilities plague mobile apps: Data leakage a major concern

Across two million applications analysed by Pradeo's security engine, almost one third of applications contained an OWASP vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?
Marketing Technologies

eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk
Cybersecurity

What's up with Your mobile apps? Identifying and mitigating digital risk

I'll venture to guess you're using a mobile device to read this - while mobile apps offer a host of new opportunities, they also introduce risk.

By Alastair Paterson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Exclusive: SKY Sport Highlights app first look
Sports

Exclusive: SKY Sport Highlights app first look

Sports fans can now stay up to date with all the latest highlights thanks to the new SKY Sport Highlights app.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
An app for ads on your phone? Kiwi company spreads its wings
Marketing Technologies

An app for ads on your phone? Kiwi company spreads its wings

​Who would have thought that people would be willing to download an app that displays ads on their phones? Postr has secured $3m investment into APAC.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
Big things ahead for mobile app strategies in 2017
Open source

Big things ahead for mobile app strategies in 2017

Previously a separate and isolated concern, mobility is becoming an embedded part of every application and digital product.

By Jason Wong • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
Remote workforce grows more app-savvy, but email & phone remain kings
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote workforce grows more app-savvy, but email & phone remain kings

'Surprising' findings have been revealed about mobile workforces and the tools they prefer to use, and the results differ between generations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Work site safety gets integrated mobile experience to steer clear of box-ticking compliance
Cloud Services

Work site safety gets integrated mobile experience to steer clear of box-ticking compliance

Tech firm WhosOnLocation has one goal: To make sure everyone who passes through a building or work site is safe and secure.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion
Digital Transformation

Mobile apps are now a crucial part of event promotion

If you're thinking of running an event, a mobile app is not just a nice feature but an essential part of event promotion.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police
Mobile Apps

Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police

The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Most NZers prefer to engage Govt online or via mobile apps – Unisys study
Data Privacy

Most NZers prefer to engage Govt online or via mobile apps – Unisys study

The Unisys Connected Government Survey provides insights into the attitudes of consumers toward digital government services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency
Short Message Service

Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency

Technology can help educators meet standard operating procedures swiftly and effectively, cutting down response times.

By Jeromy Wells • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Oxfam Trailwalker event huge success with companion app
Not for profit

Oxfam Trailwalker event huge success with companion app

More than 1,000 participants braved the outdoors, with the goal of travelling 100km in 36 hours or 50km in 18 hours.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses are ignoring VR and AI, but the biggest surprise? They're ignoring mobile too

Only 7% of businesses are actively onboarding AI or VR technology, with 93% not using it at all, according to a survey by Squiz.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2016