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IBM appoints Hans Dekkers as GM of Asia Pacific
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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ibm
IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.
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Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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sustainability
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
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Why 'trust us, we’re an exchange!' simply isn’t good enough
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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blockchain
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data privacy
Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.
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Deputy launches Shift Pulse+ to boost worker engagement & insight
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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hcm
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product management
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payroll systems
Deputy boosts HR suite with Shift Pulse+ upgrade, enhancing employee engagement and sentiment insights to tackle staffing and retention challenges.
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Alibaba Cloud’s Energy Expert to enhance Paris 2024 sustainability
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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alibaba cloud
The International Olympic Committee will use Alibaba Cloud's Energy Expert to monitor and analyse electricity consumption at the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming to enhance energy efficiency.
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New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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coding
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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uc
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cleantech
Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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Unauthorised discounts cost fleet companies millions yearly
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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data science
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fleet management
Fleet operators in New Zealand are losing thousands annually due to unauthorised discounts and poor pricing practices, according to FOYI.
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Cloudera reveals observability solutions for secure networks
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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public cloud
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ai
Cloudera has launched Cloudera Observability Premium On-Premises and Cloudera Observability Premium for Public Cloud Data Hub.
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Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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low-code
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software development
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app development
Celonis and Emporix unveil the AI-driven Emporix Orchestration Engine, promising real-time, end-to-end process optimisation with Celonis' Process Intelligence.
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Bridgewise launches AI-powered analysis for global funds
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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ai
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transparency
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ml
Bridgewise has unveiled an AI-powered analysis solution for ETFs and mutual funds, offering insights into 12,000 global funds to help investors make informed decisions.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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asia pacific
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germany
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canada
HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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gen z
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study
An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.
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Advancing New Zealand’s AI landscape with micro data centres
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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smart cities
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edge computing
New Zealand's AI infrastructure is evolving with micro data centres, which enhance cloud services, reduce latency, and improve network connectivity.
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Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Workday and AWS deepen their relationship to bolster generative AI solutions, aiming to transform customer experiences, enhance productivity, and streamline business processes.
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AI-driven sourcing cuts costs by 20% for Global 2000 firms
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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procurement
AI-driven procurement by Globality and HFS Research shows Global 2000 firms boosting productivity by 70% and cutting costs by 20%, enhancing efficiency.
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Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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social media
Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.
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Living with error margin in thriving data-led and data-fed businesses
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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big data
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bi
Perfectionism is not a prerequisite for becoming a market leader and may actually harm those prospects.