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The inquiry is no longer “Are you using AI?” but “How are you using it?”
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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genai
As AI becomes essential in legal practices, clients now demand to know not if law firms use it, but how effectively they do so.
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Extreme Networks to launch AI-driven platform for MSPs
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Extreme Networks is launching its Extreme Platform ONE for Managed Service Providers, promising enhanced flexibility and cost efficiency starting 31 March 2025.
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LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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defi
Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
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Linnworks unveils new partnerships & product updates
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Linnworks is unveiling new features on its Connected Commerce Ops platform at the upcoming Linnovation showcase, enhancing support for retailers facing market changes.
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Ripple unveils XRP Ledger plan to enhance institutional DeFi
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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defi
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smart contracts
Ripple has unveiled a roadmap for institutional decentralised finance on the XRP Ledger, aiming to enhance programmability and asset tokenisation.
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MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What’s Next for Managed Services
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.
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Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.
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Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
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Fuse Vectors secures USD $5.2m for gene therapy tech
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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healthtech
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funding
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capital raising
Danish biotech firm Fuse Vectors has secured USD $5.2 million in pre-seed funding to advance its innovative cell-free gene therapy technology.
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Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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saas
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microsoft
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google
Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.
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ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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workplace culture
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pd
ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.
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Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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sage
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iwd
As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
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How GenAI is breaking down silos to reshape businesses
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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crm
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it training
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digital transformation
GenAI is revolutionising businesses by dismantling data silos, enabling seamless integration and boosting efficiency across diverse operational systems.
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.
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Business travel to rise in 2025 amid challenges, says GBTA
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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traveltech
The Global Business Travel Association forecasts a robust 2025 for the industry, with 48% of travel buyers expecting more business trips amid ongoing challenges.
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Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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productivity
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randstad
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work-life balance
A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.
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AI’s power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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edge computing
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power / energy
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ai
New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.
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Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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payment technologies
Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
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Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
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Tech pros embrace AI, boosting productivity & reducing stress
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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hcm
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genai
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ai
A survey by The Access Group reveals 74% of tech professionals use artificial intelligence, saving nearly three hours a week and enhancing workplace productivity.