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Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.
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Fabric Cryptography raises $33m for VPU chip innovation
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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blockchain
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data privacy
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Fabric Cryptography raises USD $33 million in Series A funding co-led by Blockchain Capital and 1kx to develop Verifiable Processing Unit chips for cryptography.
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Exclusive: Wasabi's surveillance cloud adoption thrives in APAC Region
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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storage
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surveillance
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digital entertainment
Wasabi's cloud storage solutions drive rapid surveillance sector adoption in APAC, offering simplicity, predictability, and affordability.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street's CEO on navigating IT challenges
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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investment
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rimini street
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pricing
Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin has discussed the company's rise and strategies to help clients optimise IT budgets amidst economic pressures.
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Exclusive: How Upslide is boosting clients' productivity
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
Upslide's suite of tools could save users up to 28 hours a month, according to APAC MD Thomas Roland.
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Kawerau District Council upgrades telephony with BayCom, Access4
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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business continuity
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wfh
BayCom deploys Access4's cloud-based voice platform at Kawerau District Council, modernising telephony systems to improve reliability and reduce costs.
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Discover the Future of Data Centres with Rittal’s Customisable Micro Data Centres
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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edge computing
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apm
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software development
As New Zealand's data needs surge, Rittal offers customisable micro data centres, enhancing control and efficiency for sectors like automotive, energy, and manufacturing.
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Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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application security
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ai
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software development
Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.
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SnapLogic & Adobe celebrate 10 years of successful partnership
Sun, 18th Aug 2024
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saas
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crm
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martech
SnapLogic and Adobe commemorate a decade of collaboration, driving Adobe’s data transformation and streamlining operations with cutting-edge integration solutions.
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Kape Technologies appoints Zac Eller as new GM for ExpressVPN
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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sony
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netflix
Kape Technologies and ExpressVPN appoint Zac Eller as General Manager, aiming to boost growth through strategic partnerships with his expertise from Netflix, Sony, and Fox.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.
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TELUS & Local Measure partner to launch AI-powered messaging tool
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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genai
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data privacy
TELUS International and Local Measure have launched TELUS Expert Messaging, an AI-powered, asynchronous tool that redefines customer service by eliminating wait times.
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HubSpot launches free AI Search Grader to track LLM presence
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
HubSpot launches AI Search Grader, the first free tool to help brands assess their LLM and AI-driven search presence, amid rising AI chatbot use and declining traditional search engine usage.
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Avanade names Rodrigo Caserta new CEO as Pamela Maynard exits
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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ai
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microsoft
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leadership
Rodrigo Caserta named new Avanade CEO, succeeding Pamela Maynard, who transitions to Microsoft. Caserta's leadership set to drive further growth and innovation.
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CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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saas
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data analytics
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erp
CD&R and CVC will co-own Epicor, a leader in enterprise SaaS, under a new agreement enhancing SaaS migration and global expansion; financial terms undisclosed.
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Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.
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LogicMonitor named Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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integration
LogicMonitor has been named a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, highlighting its strides in innovation and hybrid observability solutions.
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Vudoo & Scroll Media partner to revolutionise digital ads
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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shopping
Vudoo has partnered with Scroll Media to bring shoppable and interactive digital ads to top publishers across Australia and New Zealand.
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BMW partners with AirConsole to launch UNO in 500,000 vehicles
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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cartech
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bmw
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dx
BMW and AirConsole partner to bring classic card game UNO to over 500,000 BMW and Mini vehicles, launching at gamescom 2024’s Cologne event in August.
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Commvault named leader in GigaOm 2024 cloud data report
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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data protection
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genai
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ai
Commvault has been named a Leader in the 2024 GigaOm Sonar Report for Cloud-Native Data Protection, earning top marks across 10 key characteristics.