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Salesforce introduces AI powered insights, sales enablement, and new self-service options
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce has introduced three new Sales Cloud innovations, AI-powered insights, integrated sales enablement resources, and new self-service options.
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Hootsuite deepens partnership with Microsoft Teams
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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uc
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
The deepening of Hootsuite and Microsoft's alliance will enable brands to extend their reach through employee networks.
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Cryptocurrency users to benefit from increased range of currencies
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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trading technologies
New Swyftx crypto trading platform launching in New Zealand, offering access to over 280 coins - a 70% increase locally.
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Google Cloud partners with C3 AI to help organisations accelerate AI solutions
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
C3 AI and Google Cloud have announced a new, industry-first partnership aimed at helping organisations accelerate their application of AI solutions.
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Tesla's actually serious about the Tesla Bot
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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robots
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cartech
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tesla
Many commentators are calling the Tesla Bot a late April Fools joke, but it looks like Tesla still wants to give it a go anyway - and it's calling for talent.
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Intergen selected to drive Microsoft Azure growth across NZ
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
The two companies have signed a three-year partnership, which will enable Intergen to identify current and potential customers for the Azure platform.
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Microsoft gears up for Windows 11 launch from 5th October
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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operating systems
Microsoft announces October 5 as the launch date for Windows 11, which will be a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs.
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Rushed cloud migration leaves Kiwi businesses open to cyber attacks
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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kordia
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market research
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cloud migration
One in ten businesses are vulnerable after COVID-19 accelerated cloud migration, according to new research from Kordia’s specialist cloud consultancy, EMRGE.
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Australasian tech company's new scheme incentivises staff to get vaccinated
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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uc
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telco
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covid-19
Australasian technology company UCG has announced a new scheme to incentivise workers and delivery partners across New Zealand and Australia to get vaccinated.
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ANZ IT spending higher than ever, despite disruptive lockdowns - IDC report
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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it spending
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analyst report
Most ANZ businesses continue to invest in technology despite pandemic, with IT spending levels set to be higher in 2021 than ever before.
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Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.
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NZ Post, Aramex expect delays during alert level changes
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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new zealand post
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aramex
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shipping
NZ Post and Aramex are expecting major delays in their delivery times following the change in alert levels across the country from today.
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Databricks officially valued at $38 billion following latest funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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microsoft
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data lake
Databricks secures $1.6bn funding to accelerate innovation and adoption of the data lakehouse, reaching a $38bn valuation.
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Xero unveils redesigned flexible work programme - largest hiring drive to date
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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hybrid & remote work
Xero has unveiled its redesigned flexible work programme, enabling teams to work where they perform best, at home, in the office, or a mix of both.
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Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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icehouse
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students
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mental health
New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.
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Microsoft partners with KPMG New Zealand - building on global $5 billion alliance
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft New Zealand has announced a local partnership with KPMG New Zealand, boosting innovation and digital transformation.
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Oracle named ERP leader for third successive time in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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risk & compliance
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erp
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oracle
Oracle has been named a leader for the third successive time in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises.
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New artificial intelligence application attracts 100 investors in first week of launch
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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investment
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communication
New AI tool GetMee aims to tackle declining communication skills caused by the pandemic. Over 100 investors back the launch.
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Micro Focus recognised as service management leader by Research in Action
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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hybrid cloud
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hcm
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multi-cloud
Micro Focus' Hybrid Cloud Management X solution has been recognized as a global leader by Research in Action. #HybridCloudManagement #MicroFocus.
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Contact & Simply Energy to provide renewable power generation for Clyde data centre
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
Simply Energy will provide 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy for the NZ data centre through ‘demand flexibility’ technology.