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Rise of Apple in workplaces challenges IT departments
Today
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personal computing devices
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apple
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productivity
The rise of Apple devices in New Zealand workplaces poses challenges for firms reliant on Windows systems, urging a shift towards device-agnostic cultures.
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Trend Vision One for MSPs sees rapid adoption & demand
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Trend Micro's Trend Vision One for Managed Service Providers is witnessing rapid growth, with nearly all beta users opting to continue after testing.
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Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
Adyen has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling retailers like Lorna Jane to accept secure contactless payments without extra hardware.
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Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
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fintech
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blockchain
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accounts payable
Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
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Snowflake unveils Hybrid Tables to unify data workloads
Today
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martech
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cdp
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data governance
Snowflake has unveiled Hybrid Tables, a feature of its Unistore platform that merges transactional and analytical data, enhancing enterprise data management.
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Denodo Platform 9.1 launch boosts AI & data features
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data management
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denodo
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data integration
Denodo has launched Platform 9.1, enhancing data lakehouses with AI capabilities, including a new Denodo Assistant for intuitive data management.
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Emerald Technology invests €8.4m in Keto Software
Today
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.
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How organisations can upgrade an ERP system that’s no longer working for the business
Today
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erp
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customer service
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user interface
Outdated ERP systems hinder businesses, causing inefficiencies and slow growth; upgrading to tailored, cloud-based solutions can enhance performance.
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Deep observability - what is it, and why do we need it?
Today
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
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breach prevention
As hybrid cloud infrastructure evolves, the 2024 Gigamon survey reveals deep observability is vital for IT teams to tackle growing security threats.
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LogicMonitor secures USD $800m for AI data centre boost
Today
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor secures a USD $800 million investment, boosting its valuation to USD $2.4 billion and enhancing its AI-driven data centre solutions.
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Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards
Today
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
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Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth
Yesterday
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uc
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telco
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construction
Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
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Microsoft & MongoDB expand partnership for AI solutions
Yesterday
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data analytics
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multi-cloud
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open source
Microsoft and MongoDB have strengthened their partnership, introducing new AI capabilities to enhance application development using proprietary data.
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Microsoft to change OneDrive policies for unlicensed users
Yesterday
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storage
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Microsoft's changes to OneDrive storage policies from January 2025 will push organisations to rethink their digital information management strategies.
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AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
Yesterday
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester's customer feedback wave
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Medallia has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 Customer Feedback Management Solutions evaluation, achieving top scores in key categories.
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Tricentis unveils cloud features to boost Tosca automation
Yesterday
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Tricentis has launched new cloud features for its testing solution, Tosca, enhancing automation for large enterprises and supporting digital transformation.
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AvePoint introduces AI benchmarking for Microsoft 365 users
Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cloud security
AvePoint unveils AI benchmarking tools for Microsoft 365 users, helping organisations optimise AI adoption and usage against peer data.
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AuditBoard study reveals internal audit struggles in 2025
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
New research by AuditBoard reveals a troubling mismatch between rising business risks and stagnant internal audit resources, complicating risk management efforts.
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GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Yesterday
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risk & compliance
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open source
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cybersecurity
The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.