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Sovos launches Indirect Tax Suite to tackle global tax complexity
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Sovos tackles the growing complexities of global tax compliance with its Indirect Tax Suite, enabling businesses to navigate differing tax laws.
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.
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Semperis intensifies efforts with Veritas on ransomware defence
Thu, 9th May 2024
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ransomware
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Semperis bolsters partnership with Veritas Technologies, enhancing cyber resilience against ransomware threats by using advanced attack-path analysis methods, streamlining data protection methods.
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Hungarian group unveils quantum-proof KvantPhone platform
Wed, 8th May 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Arenim Group unveils KvantPhone, a world-first quantum-proof cyber security solution, ensuring high-grade communication protection against quantum computing and other high-tech cyber threats.
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Trend Micro enhances AI security with new Trend Vision One platform features
Wed, 8th May 2024
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data protection
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ai security
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risk & compliance
In a move to protect organisations utilising AI tools, global cybersecurity firm, Trend Micro, updates its Trend Vision One platform with new AI-powered security features.
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JobAdder expands analytics offering for tailored recruitment insights
Wed, 8th May 2024
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partner programmes
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recruitment
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JobAdder unveils two additional levels to its JobAdder Analytics service, aimed at providing recruitment businesses with customisable, data-driven insights for competitive advantage in the recruitment industry.
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Cognizant's Bluebolt programme boosts client savings by $150m in a year
Wed, 8th May 2024
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investment
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bluedot innovation
Cognizant's Bluebolt programme is reportedly reshaping tech investment, driving an estimated $150m in annualised client savings and fostering over 130,000 solutions within its first year.
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Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study
Wed, 8th May 2024
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strategy
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data management
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australian economy
Despite 97% of Australian C-suite IT leaders using Gen AI, hurdles include sourcing, protecting and preparing data, with calls for a Chief AI Officer to manage challenges.
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Avani Prabhakar promoted to Chief People Officer at Atlassian
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Amid global growth, software giant Atlassian elevates Avani Prabhakar to the role of Chief People Officer, strengthening their commitment to diversity, equity, and business transformation.
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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.
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The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains
Wed, 8th May 2024
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physical security
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fintech
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supply chain systems
COVID-19 has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, pushing Western nations to reshore production for increased resilience, economic benefits, and sustainability.
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Trellix appoints Neville Vincent as VP for Asia Pacific & Japan
Wed, 8th May 2024
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storage
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Cybersecurity firm Trellix strengthens its APJ strategy with the appointment of cloud industry veteran Neville Vincent as senior vice president, enhancing its sales strategy and domain expertise.
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Open ECX & Medius partner to enhance AP automation solutions
Wed, 8th May 2024
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accounts payable
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medius
Open ECX joins forces with Medius to escalate the advancement of Accounts Payable automation solutions and amplify operational efficiency for businesses.
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CyberCure secures cybersecurity deal with Silver Fern Farms
Wed, 8th May 2024
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New Zealand's CyberCure secures lucrative contracts with Silver Fern Farms, boosting the digital workforce's Identity Governance and Access Management capabilities.
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Stack Overflow & OpenAI unite to accelerate AI development
Tue, 7th May 2024
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ai
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openai
Stack Overflow and OpenAI announce a key partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence development, providing users with access to trusted knowledge and data, while enhancing their product performance.
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New Zealanders spent 22 million hours on hold in 2023
Tue, 7th May 2024
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ai
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nz
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servicenow
Kiwis wasted 22 million hours on hold for customer service in 2023, with standoffish service and high hold times causing 95% to shift their spending behaviour.
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RedHat unveils expanded automation for hybrid cloud systems
Tue, 7th May 2024
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hybrid cloud
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open source
RedHat reveals an enhanced automation offering for hybrid cloud systems, promising streamlined operations and improved business innovation using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
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Jimmy Duan steps into Chief Customer Officer role at BlackLine
Tue, 7th May 2024
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saas
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Software expert Jimmy Duan joins BlackLine Inc., a leading digital finance transformation company, as the new Chief Customer Officer, leveraging his prolific industry experience to boost the firm's customer-first philosophy.
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Exclusive: Analysing the trends of today with Thoughtworks
Tue, 7th May 2024
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ai
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digital transformation
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strategy
Thoughtworks CTO Scott Shaw discusses the company's 30-year evolution, its impact on tech strategies, and the increasing importance of AI in their influential Technology Radar report.
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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region
Tue, 7th May 2024
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nz
Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.