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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
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AWS enhances S3 with Apache Iceberg & metadata support

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon Web Services has launched enhanced features for its S3, introducing managed Iceberg tables and real-time metadata for improved data handling.
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Revolut applies for banking licence in New Zealand

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Revolut has lodged an application to become a registered bank in New Zealand, aiming to enhance financial services for Kiwis with innovative solutions.
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AWS unveils new features for Amazon Q Developer AI tool

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon Web Services has launched new features for its Amazon Q Developer, enabling faster and cheaper migration of legacy workloads to modern platforms.
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AWS enhances Amazon Q Developer with AI-driven features

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon Web Services unveils AI-driven enhancements to Amazon Q Developer, streamlining software development and boosting efficiency by up to 80%.
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AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon Web Services has unveiled a new generation of its SageMaker platform, enhancing data access and AI capabilities for users like NatWest Group.
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Amazon launches OpenSearch integration with Security Lake

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Amazon has launched its OpenSearch Service zero-ETL integration with Security Lake, enabling organisations to enhance security data analytics and insights.
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Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.
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Elastic enhances AI observability with AWS integration

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Elastic has strengthened its partnership with Amazon Web Services, integrating generative AI services to enhance observability for users of Amazon Bedrock.
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Alteryx appoints Andy MacMillan as new CEO amid AI push

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Alteryx has appointed Andy MacMillan as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of tech industry experience to enhance its AI-driven analytics platform.
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monday.com leads Gartner Quadrant for second year running

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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monday.com has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Collaborative Work Management, marking its second consecutive year in this accolade.
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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enhances cybersecurity features

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled enhanced cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, ensuring compliance with the NIS 2 Directive in the EU.
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IT pros face challenges with AI in app development by 2025

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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OutSystems' 2025 report reveals 88% of IT professionals are exploring generative AI for app development, amid concerns over security and integration challenges.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.
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Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.
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Adidas debuts physical shoes from STEPN GO NFT tie-up

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Adidas has unveiled its first physical shoe range, featuring 1,200 pairs of limited-edition Ultraboost 5s, in a collaborative leap with STEPN GO.
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Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Cubic Telecom and Skylo Technologies have partnered to integrate satellite connectivity into vehicle solutions, enhancing global communication capabilities.
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OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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OpenText has partnered with Secure Code Warrior to enhance security in software development by integrating real-time training into its Fortify product suite.