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Raj Chauhan named President for Americas at Vudoo
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digital advertising
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Vudoo appoints Raj Chauhan as President for the Americas, leveraging his 20+ years in digital advertising to drive expansion in the American market.
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Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform
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Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.
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Australian IT leaders face AI, infrastructure, & risk hurdles
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
A Pure Storage and Vanson Bourne report reveals that 96% of Australian IT leaders see AI as transformative, but infrastructure and economic challenges persist.
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Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
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The Asia Pacific faces a surge in fraud, with sophisticated methods like deepfakes pushing financial institutions to rely on AI and machine learning to combat evolving threats, Forrester reports.
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Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
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payment technologies
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nz
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commerce commission
Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.
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Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience, diversity, and leadership in IT, emphasising mentorship and work-life balance ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security
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cloud services
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Futureverse partners with Ripple Custody for secure digital asset management, leveraging Ripple’s security and compliance strengths to bolster its AI and metaverse offerings.
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Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses
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data analytics
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iot
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Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.
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Zendesk launches Relay to enhance customer communications
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Zendesk ANZ launches Relay to help businesses send proactive, personalised messages via WhatsApp and SMS, enhancing customer service and boosting sales.
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ProHance report reveals productivity divergence across sectors
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supply chain systems
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bpm
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outsourcing
ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report reveals stark productivity trends, with non-tech sectors seeing a 6% rise, contrasting tech's 4% decline.
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Cybersecurity gaps in New Zealand SMEs highlighted by NCSC
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edutech
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A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.
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Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage
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ransomware
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application security
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ai security
A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.
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Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
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data science
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
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Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
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cybersecurity
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Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.
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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
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spark
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work-life balance
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world economic forum
Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
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Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC
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smart cities
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iot
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cartech
Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to e-commerce and electric vehicles.
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ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific
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personal computing devices
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samsung
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apple
ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
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cybersecurity
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instagram
Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
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AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.
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Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot
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edutech
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Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.