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How Generative Artificial Intelligence is reshaping cloud security
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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cloud security
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genai
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As the software development process has evolved in recent years, the approach taken to security has had to change.
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Civo study highlights surge in cloud costs for major users
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Research reveals escalating costs with the Big Three hyperscalers, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, forcing tech pros to reassess cloud services.
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Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Bitcoin hits an all-time high against the NZD, nearing a similar historic landmark in USD, amid burgeoning global interest in the cryptosphere.
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Chorus reports strong half-year results amid CEO transition
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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uc
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chorus
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commerce commission
Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.
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Trimplement launches Finergizer, a microservice-based payment platform
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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cartech
Cologne-based software firm trimplement presents Finergizer, a new microservice-based payment platform designed for bespoke payment handling and data ownership in large e-commerce organisations.
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Aryza & Acquired.com unveil enhanced payment solutions
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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payment technologies
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software
Aryza Group and Acquired.com mark six years of partnership with advanced data-driven collection and disbursement options, enhancing the end-to-end payment process for clients.
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Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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it debt
Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.
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BlackLine's modern accounting solution welcomes 1,000th customer
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
BlackLine's Modern Accounting Playbook achieves the 1,000 customer milestone, attesting its swift implementation and effectiveness in streamlining corporate accounting operations in a few as five days.
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New Zealand's energy sector leaps ahead with successful solar pilot
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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transpower
New Zealand's sustainable energy solutions advance as Ara Ake and SolarZero successfully pilot a Virtual Power Plant, utilising solar energy from 10,000 homes to manage winter energy demand spikes.
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10 considerations for deploying AI in the cloud
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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storage
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data analytics
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ai
Deploying AI in the cloud, businesses can leverage cost-effective scalability and advanced security, outweighing on-premise setups' challenges.
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WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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application security
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.
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Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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data science
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genai
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In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.
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Xero reveals AI vision & GenAI-powered business assistant JAX
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.
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Human error is the top cyber threat, according to CTOs
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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mfa
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iam
Human error is regarded as the most significant cyber threat by 59% of Chief Technology Officers, despite high adoption of security measures.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce unveils public beta for Einstein Copilot, a customisable AI assistant set to revolutionise customer relationship management by utilising company-specific data securely.
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Australia adopts pioneering standard for AI management
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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transparency
Standards Australia adopts AI management system standard AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, marking a global first in addressing operational and ethical AI challenges.
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Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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network security
Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
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DiDi Global adopts NICE's cloud-based WFM & EEM solutions
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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uc
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contact centre
DiDi Global teams up with NICE for AI-driven Workforce Management and Employee Engagement solutions to optimise operations and boost employee satisfaction.
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Opportunities to improve travel and expense processes for enhanced business operations
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
Amid complex challenges, AI and ethical travel policies present key improvements for Australian and New Zealand firms' management of travel and expense processes.
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MYOB extends partnership with Stripe to tackle cash flow issues
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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saas
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fintech
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martech
MYOB expands partnership with global financial platform Stripe to streamline invoice payment and ease cash flow difficulties for Australian and New Zealand businesses.