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Jessie Chiang
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Jessie has been storytelling for as long as she can remember. She's worked as a radio reporter and also as a podcast producer. What attracts her most to being a journalist is meeting different people and being exposed to completely new topics. She enjoys hiking and can always do with a snack.
Former TechDay team member.

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Mastercard users can now use rewards points in gaming

Mon, 16th May 2022
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gaming
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martech
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commerce systems
Mastercard has launched Mastercard Gamer Xchange (MGX), allowing APAC consumers to convert their rewards points into gaming currency.
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Google reveals new safety and security measures for users

Fri, 13th May 2022
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Google's new measures include automatic two step verification, virtual cards and making it easier to remove contact information on Google Search results.
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ANU and Seeing Machines to use AI to improve driver safety

Fri, 13th May 2022
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ai
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driving
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anu
The Australian National University and Seeing Machines have won a grant to develop AI systems monitor human behaviour while driving.
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SmartCIC report reveals top five 5G carriers in the world

Fri, 13th May 2022
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The Global Cellular Performance Survey also found that 5G networks are delivering high download speeds but lagging in upload speeds.
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Palo Alto Networks says ZTNA 1.0 not secure enough

Fri, 13th May 2022
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Palo Alto Networks is urging the industry to move to Zero Trust Network Access 2.0 because previous versions have major gaps in security protection.
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Telstra's new subsea cable to connect APAC and the US

Wed, 11th May 2022
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telstra
Telstra says the first direct subsea cable to connect Australia with the US will offer low latency and a massive 72Tbps of capacity.
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Jabra reveals its latest portable headset Engage 55

Wed, 11th May 2022
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uc
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Jabra has launched the Engage 55, the newest product in Jabra's Engage series designed for ultimate call security and quality.
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Schneider Electric's new solutions for net-zero carbon buildings

Wed, 11th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Schneider Electric announces two new offerings to tackle building sustainability and efficiency while also enhancing occupant comfort.
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TeamViewer and SAP combine AR and warehouse operations

Wed, 11th May 2022
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supply chain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sap
TeamViewer combines its AR platform, Frontline, with SAP's Extended Warehouse Management solution, to make warehouse and logistics operations more efficient.
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ABB unlocks sustainable energy upgrades for data centers

Wed, 11th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
ABB says its new microgrid solutions will get data centers ready for the green revolution and use their own energy sources with a reduced carbon footprint.
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PwC named leader in worldwide cloud professional services

Tue, 10th May 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
The latest IDC MarketScape report finds PwC to be a leading vendor in worldwide cloud professional services. .
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ESP acquires BraveGen in bid for energy efficiency

Tue, 10th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre maintenance / management
New Zealand company ESP has acquired BraveGen, to create what it says is the country's largest energy efficiency and sustainability solutions business.
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A look at the rewards and risks of open banking - report

Tue, 10th May 2022
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fintech
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e-commerce
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cloud services
RiskBusiness says its report on open banking finds that while it holds much potential, financial services firms need to ensure they have robust, risk processes.
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Tech Data to use Pluribus Networks' cloud solutions in APAC

Tue, 10th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Tech Data partners with Pluribus Networks to accelerate digital transformation in APAC data centers, with $94bn investments predicted by 2027.
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Hubs report finds 3D printing market to triple by 2026

Mon, 9th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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power / energy
Hubs says it's annual 3D Printing Trend Report finds the market will hit $44.5 billion by 2026, based on a 24% compound growth.
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APAC spending on telecom services grew by $11 billion - IDC

Mon, 9th May 2022
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uc
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analyst report
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covid-19
The IDC says spending on telecommunications and pay-TV services in APAC jumped from $494 billion to $505 billion last year, following global trends.
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Direct routing calling on Microsoft Teams made easier in APAC

Mon, 9th May 2022
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uc
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microsoft
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cloud services
Symbio Holdings' Telcoinabox launches Unite Calling, a Microsoft Teams direct routing solution designed to simplify cloud calling for SMEs.
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Apple, Google and Microsoft expands plans to get rid of passwords

Fri, 6th May 2022
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
FIDO Alliance says the world is closer to not relying on passwords after Apple, Google and Microsoft expands their support for a passwordless sign-in standard.
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Citrix and Google Cloud partner to make hybrid work easier

Fri, 6th May 2022
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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daas
Citrix has announced that two new Citrix DaaS solutions are now available for purchase in the Google Cloud Marketplace.
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SAP New Zealand revenue grows by 28% in financial results

Fri, 6th May 2022
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iaas
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microsoft
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cloud services
SAP New Zealand's revenue jumped from just over $143.2 million to more than $184 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.