Stories by Julia - Page 6
One of New Zealand's largest companies farewells CEO
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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CEO of SKY TV in New Zealand, John Fellet, has announced his retirement as the company secures exclusive rights to all HBO content.
Microsoft Azure unveils collaboration with Databricks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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public cloud
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wireless networks
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microsoft
Microsoft and Databricks have released Azure Databricks, their collaborative effort to extract value from big data and AI.
Breaking down silos: Why marketers must reimagine their approach to data
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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microsoft
cording to a recent report by Microsoft, digital transformation is estimated to add $45 billion to Australia's GDP by 2021.
IRD to spend over $1 billion on a system that makes it easier for Kiwis to pay tax
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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tax
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ird
The programme is expected to cost between $1.5 and $1.69 billion, with most of the costs coming from purchasing goods and services.
Toshiba plans complete transformation - starting with a chief digital officer
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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iot
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toshiba
The newly created position will lead a newly established business unit, the Digital Transformation Strategy Acceleration Division.
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.
Dell EMC pulls networking out of the past with new SD-WAN platform
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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sd-wan
Dell EMC aims to modernise network operations with its new SD-WAN Virtual Edge platform, featuring Intel's latest Xeon D-2100 processor.
Windows Server 2019 is almost out - here's what you need to know
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2019, launching in the latter half of 2018, with key innovations in Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and HCI.
The ethics of AI: Microsoft exec stresses the importance of accountability
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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A Microsoft executive emphasises that ethical AI, focusing on transparency, accountability, privacy, and bias, is crucial for the technology's future success.
Australia strengthens ties with 10 Asian countries to boost digital trade
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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trade
Australia's Government has launched a joint initiative with ASEAN to boost digital trade and support economic growth.
Microsoft reaches historic AI milestone in Chinese-English language translation
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Microsoft claims a historic breakthrough in AI, achieving human-level parity in translating Chinese news into English. Yet, challenges remain.
Inside MareNostrum, the most beautiful data center in the world
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Up a side street on the edge of Barcelona, a stone path weaves through a park of old oak trees and flowers, to the steps of the Torre Girona Chapel.
Hutt Chamber of Commerce launches project to make big data more accessible
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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planning
Datashare project to launch, giving NZ businesses free access to big data. Aims to protect against disruption of AI and machine learning.
Chaos in the cloud: Majority of organisations moving to the cloud aren't prepared for an outage
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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cloud services
The majority of organizations moving to the cloud are unprepared for a cloud outage, according to a new study by Veritas.
Deloitte acquires API Talent to ramp up AWS cloud offerings
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Deloitte acquires New Zealand's API Talent to enhance AWS cloud services; co-owners join as partners, aiming to boost cloud adoption in local firms.
What if IT downtime could impact lives?
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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sdn
Ensuring that each and every one of these devices is running 24/7 is crucial to preventing delays in patient treatment.
Infinidat and Veeam team up to deliver petabyte-scale business continuity
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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virtualisation
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dr
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it automation
Infinidat is teaming up with disaster recovery giant Veeam to offer customers improved business continuity services.
Pegasystems: Making the art of selling smarter with AI
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Pegasystems launches AI-powered Pega Sales Coach to help sales managers develop better salespeople in real time.
Exclusive interview: Lenovo's Scott Tease talks AI, HPC and the power of data
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
Data is the most valuable asset to organizations, according to Lenovo's HPC and AI executive director, Scott Tease.
Microsoft women file over 200 complaints of gender discrimination & sexual harassment
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
New court documents reveal female Microsoft staff filed 238 complaints of gender discrimination and harassment in U.S-based tech roles between 2010-2016.