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Vodafone rolls out 5G services to Whanganui
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone expands 5G coverage in Manawatū-Whanganui, offering faster connectivity and increased mobile capacity to the region.
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90% of crypto enthusiasts expecting inflation to be a real problem
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Over three-quarters of crypto enthusiasts anticipate inflation becoming a significant issue in the next five years, according to a survey.
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CERT NZ urges businesses to disable Remote Desktop Protocol due to cyber risks
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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malware
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ransomware
According to CERT NZ, most ransomware attacks can be traced back, in part, to poorly configured remote access systems.
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Alteryx and PwC bring partnership to more regions around the globe
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Alteryx and PwC have expanded their global partnership to accelerate digital transformation across APAC and EMEA regions.
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Qualtrics acquires conversational analytics company Clarabridge for $1.125 billion
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Qualtrics is set to acquire Clarabridge, a company specialising in omnichannel conversational analytics, in a $1.125 billion stock transaction.
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Google Cloud and SAP SE announce an expanded strategic partnership
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Google Cloud and SAP aim to help customers execute business transformations with Google Cloud capabilities in AI and machine learning.
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What does the completion of the move to cloud mean for organisations?
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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saas
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Organisations are continuing to operate in an uncertain environment with no guarantee of what will happen tomorrow.
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Red Hat and Nutanix announce strategic partnership for cloud-native applications
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Red Hat and Nutanix have announced a strategic partnership to build, scale and manage cloud-native applications on-premises and in hybrid clouds.
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SAS plans to launch IPO by 2024 following 45 years of profitability
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
According to SAS, it has now achieved the three key criteria required for IPO readiness: financial strength, brand equity, and market leadership.
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Alphabet publishes Q2 2021 financial results showing Google in fine form
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Alphabet's Q2 2021 financial results show significant growth, with revenue of $61.9bn and operating income of $19.4bn. Google's advertising revenue also soared.
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Case study: How Microsoft helped a Kiwi company deliver mobile order software to McDonalds in Japan
Sun, 1st Aug 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Its business model was simple – provide a connection between customers and retailers, then enable those retailers to improve the customer’s experience.
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People are a demanding bunch: how to service the customer that wants everything
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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crm
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cx
The everything customer might sound like an abstract concept, but if we brush away the buzzword veneer, it becomes apparent that we’re all everything customers.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Torutek?
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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iot
We speak to CEO Chris Yu to learn about Torutek, a New Zealand-based software firm harnessing the power of AI, IoT, and facial recognition.
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Workday survey explores the impact of COVID-19 on finance and the lack of data insights
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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cfo
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workday
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data insights
Workday has announced its chief financial officer survey results, exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on the finance function.
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Mastercard’s new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.
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Cost of a data breach hits record high during pandemic - IBM
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Security incidents became more costly and harder to contain due to drastic operational shifts during the pandemic.
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Businesses struggling with proliferation of data - Dell Technologies
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Data has become a burden for businesses in Australia and New Zealand, hindering digital transformation, according to Dell Technologies.
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Using Open source Software (OSS) is critical for cloud transformations
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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skills gap
Here are reasons why the future of the cloud should be incorporating open source — and it starts with helping to address the current skills shortage.
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8x8 rolls out enhancements to XCaaS offering
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
8x8 launches enhancements to its XCaaS platform to support hybrid workforces, including better video meetings and expanded compatibility with Microsoft Teams.
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The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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it professionals
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skills gap
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candidates
Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.