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Wi-Fi Aware: Enabling a better connected world
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi Aware: Enabling a better connected world

Wi-Fi Aware to revolutionise connectivity with smart, energy-efficient device recognition technology, promising a more intuitive mobile experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2015
Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material
Wireless Networks

Auckland Council WiFi - gateway to 'objectionable' material

The Auckland Council defends its free WiFi service after reports of pornography being accessed. Blocking software is not foolproof.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2015
Ruckus Wireless launches smart Wi-Fi bridging system
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless launches smart Wi-Fi bridging system

Ruckus Wireless launches ZoneFlex P300, an outdoor smart WiFi bridging system, delivering fast broadband connectivity over long distances.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015
Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi calling gaining traction with consumers

Wi-Fi calling changes communication behavior among users, with more frequent and longer voice calls, claims a new Ericsson report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015
Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?
Wireless Networks

Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?

Govt assures Wi-Fi in NZ schools is safe with exposure levels far below health risk limits, amidst global health debates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks
Wireless Networks

Come 2019, 60% of mobile data traffic will be carried by Wi-Fi networks

​Wi-Fi networks will carry more than 115,000PB (Petabytes) of data by 2019. This is the equivalent of more than six billion Blu-ray movies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015

Global Stories

Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding
Unified Communications

Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding

Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015
Is your workplace ready for GenMobile with their BYOD obsession?
Wireless Networks

Is your workplace ready for GenMobile with their BYOD obsession?

Billions of Wi-Fi devices are putting company data and IT systems at risk as employees neglect security protocols.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2015
Wi-Fi networks more important now than ever before
Wearables

Wi-Fi networks more important now than ever before

Increased adoption of the Internet of Things and Bring Your Own Device is resulting in growing demands for Wi-Fi networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015
Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?
Wireless Networks

Public Wi-Fi - how risky is it?

Businesses unaware of risks when using public Wi-Fi, says F-Secure. Hackers can access email and financial data in minutes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market
Firewalls

Fortinet acquires Meru Networks, looks to enterprise Wi-Fi market

Fortinet has closed its acquisition of Meru Networks for an approximate $44 million in cash. Meru employees officially join Fortinet.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module
Wireless Networks

Netgear launches cloud IT service platform and wireless module

Netgear has launched a cloud-based IT service platform for resellers and end-users, with its first module providing centralised Wi-Fi management.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?
Wireless Networks

Windows 10 WiFi Sense: Security risk?

The Windows 10 feature WiFi Sense is raising security concerns due to the fact that it automatically shares WiFi passwords with a user's contacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
Data#3 takes majority stake in WiFi analytics company
Data Analytics

Data#3 takes majority stake in WiFi analytics company

Data#3 has upped its investment in Wi-Fi analytics company, Discovery Technology, to take a majority stake in the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop
EduTech

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X2 1011 G1 Hybrid Tablet Laptop

I can recommend the X2 for those who want that ability to go from desktop to laptop to tablet without using a multitude of devices.

By Greig Strafford • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router
Unified Communications

Meet Netgear's latest premium modem router

​​Netgear has introduced Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router (D7000) with dual band WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet to its line-up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Kiwi Wi-Fi company takes it to the Aussies
Wireless Networks

Kiwi Wi-Fi company takes it to the Aussies

Tomizone has bolstered it's international expansion, inking a deal with Kordia Australia which will see its Wi-Fi offerings deployed across Australia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi
Wireless Networks

Taupo towncentre gets free Wi-Fi

Funded by T>Stream, Taupo towncentre will have access to free a WiFi service, in a move to keep residents and tourists in the town for longer.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015