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Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage
Firewalls

Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage

Fortinet's latest report reveals a global cybersecurity skills shortage, with 90% of organisations facing breaches, emphasising urgent needs for training and resources.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
Generative AI

Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner

A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
ET Browne boosts profits & efficiency with SYSPRO ERP upgrade
Manufacturing

ET Browne boosts profits & efficiency with SYSPRO ERP upgrade

ET Browne, makers of Palmer's Cocoa Butter, report 113% profit rise with SYSPRO ERP upgrade, achieving 7% revenue growth and 22% inventory reduction.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Seeing Machines & Caterpillar sign USD $16.5 million technology deal
Physical Security

Seeing Machines & Caterpillar sign USD $16.5 million technology deal

Seeing Machines inks a 5-year deal with Caterpillar, securing a USD $16.5 million payment to bolster cash reserves and advance transport safety tech.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms
Ransomware

Trustwave report highlights severe cybersecurity threats to pro firms

Trustwave's latest report unveils a surge in ransomware and tech-based attacks on professional services firms, stressing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan
Risk & Compliance

Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan

Datacom rebounds to NZD $41 million pre-tax profit, unveiling a strategic transformation plan to bolster future growth and AI adoption across its operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme
Partner Programmes

FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme

FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand expands its Growth Partners Programme, seeking tech-savvy individuals in Napier and Nelson to aid local businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Productivity

NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account
Marketing Technologies

Pismo's upgraded system supporting 3,000 TPS per account

Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Power / Energy

Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore

Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland's North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Generative AI to dominate business decisions by 2025
Partner Programmes

Generative AI to dominate business decisions by 2025

Generative AI to dominate enterprise decision-making by 2025, Stratio BD's survey reveals, but accuracy and security concerns stall full-scale implementation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Pure Storage provides glimpse of the future of data storage management
Storage

Pure Storage provides glimpse of the future of data storage management

Mark Jobbins has discussed revolutionary data management and AI innovations, emphasising sustainability and simplified solutions ahead of major announcements.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Ivalua unveils new tool for external workforce management
DevOps

Ivalua unveils new tool for external workforce management

Ivalua has launched its External Workforce Management solution, designed to streamline the management of external talent and costs within its Source-to-Pay platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC
Endpoint Protection

BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC

BioCatch's latest report reveals a dramatic shift in the APAC fraud landscape, with 70% of scams now stemming from mobile apps, highlighting new vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Teradata partners with Google Cloud to launch VantageCloud Lake
Data Analytics

Teradata partners with Google Cloud to launch VantageCloud Lake

Teradata's VantageCloud Lake now available on Google Cloud aims to boost AI capabilities with ClearScape Analytics and Google's Vertex AI, promising scalable, trusted AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Chargebee appoints new leaders as market reaches USD $1.5 trillion
Marketing Technologies

Chargebee appoints new leaders as market reaches USD $1.5 trillion

Chargebee has named Brian Clark as President of Go-to-Market and Andrew Sherwood as SVP of Global Sales, aiming to capitalise on the booming USD $1.5 trillion subscription economy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
Digital Transformation

How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts

Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.

By Grant Wild • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts
Clean technologies

Neustark raises $69 million to expand carbon removal efforts

Swiss carbon removal firm neustark has secured $69 million from Decarbonization Partners and Blume Equity to scale up operations across the globe.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO
Fleet Management

Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO

Teletrac Navman appoints Ricardo Buranello as new COO and CFO, tapping his vast leadership experience from Siemens and Telit Cinterion to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024