Kiwi Stories

The greatest danger in a recession isn't (only) your bottom line

During recessions, businesses often cut charitable giving to protect their bottom line, but GravityLab urges Kiwi firms to keep funding social justice initiatives.

By Daniel Howell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Global Stories

DevOps

AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management

AttackIQ launches Mission Control, enhancing Enterprise Breach and Attack Simulation for distributed teams. The new feature aims to streamline security testing and improve ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes

Blackpearl Group has launched Pearl Diver, an AI tool designed to help businesses adapt to the impending cookie-less environment in Chrome.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Digital Entertainment

Nexxen unveils advanced TV & digital ad measurement in Australia

Nexxen launches Cross-Screen Measurement in Australia, leveraging exclusive ACR data from 1.3 million devices to enhance TV and digital ad insights.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Hyperscale

Three challenges for colocation facilities in scaling operations based on market demand

Colocation facilities are on the rise but face scaling challenges. Rittal's modular and standardised solutions aim to address deployment cycles, standardisation, and harsh environments.

By Rittal • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024

AR, VR & Metaverse

Mentor Group unveils VR tool to boost sales training

Mentor Group has launched a VR training tool that boosts sales skill retention by 75%, offering immersive, customisable scenarios via wearable headsets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Risk & Compliance

AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

Incubeta acquires Persuasion Technologies to enhance analytics

Incubeta has acquired Persuasion Technologies, a prominent Google Cloud Platform partner, to bolster its marketing analytics and cloud tech capabilities, enhancing campaign optimisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Marketing Technologies

DeepL debuts enterprise AI to enhance ROI & data security

DeepL has launched DeepL for Enterprise, enhancing AI solutions for organisations with custom glossaries, security features, and up to 345% ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Data management

Denodo earns Customers Choice title from Gartner for 2024

Denodo has once again been honoured as a Customers Choice in Gartner's 2024 Peer Insights report for Data Integration Tools, marking its fourth consecutive recognition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024

Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Risk & Compliance

How to build a compelling business case for AI projects

Crafting compelling AI business cases is crucial as AI reshapes industry. Leaders must benchmark, involve employees, focus on data quality, and consider ethical implications for success.

By Shaun Leisegang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Newgen Software & Finastra announce strategic partnership

Newgen Software has partnered with Finastra to enhance banking solutions, streamline loan origination, and boost market presence through advanced AI-powered automation and low-code platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Data Analytics

Microsoft Fabric aims to improve data analytics for businesses

Microsoft launches Microsoft Fabric, an AI-driven platform improving data analysis for businesses. Aurizon, Australia's largest rail freight operator, reports substantial benefits from adopting this system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024

Multi-cloud

ManageEngine launches SaaS Manager Plus to curb SaaS sprawl

ManageEngine, of Zoho, launches SaaS Manager Plus to combat SaaS sprawl, aiming to reduce costs and boost ROI in an increasingly cloud-based enterprise landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Customer Experience

Clicks, customers, and ROI: Harnessing the power of multichannel marketing

In the face of economic uncertainty and global competition, retailers are turning to multichannel marketing to engage customers, boost sales, and enhance ROI.

By Simon Le Grand • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe

Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

More Telecom partners with SourseAI for marketing innovation

More Telecom partners with SourseAI to leverage AI for enhanced marketing strategies, aiming to improve customer engagement and optimise budget use amidst today's economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.

By Kade Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Gaming

Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report

Ardoq's 2024 report reveals millions of dollars are at risk as CIOs admit investments are driven by the fear of missing out.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024