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The case for continuous Intelligence in APAC cities
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Data is most useful at the exact time it is captured, leading to a fundamental rethink in how it should be treated, writes Hazelcast CTO John DesJardins.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is gini?
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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gini provides powerful forecasting technology to accelerate financial planning - Fung Lim talks about the future of fintech in APAC.
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Adobe Sign and Adobe Experience Manager are now available as cloud services hosted on Azure
Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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Adobe has announced the availability of Adobe Sign and Adobe Experience Manager as cloud services, both hosted on Microsoft Azure.
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High-speed fibre overtakes DSL internet for first time in OECD countries
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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High-speed fibre internet subscriptions have overtaken copper-wire DSL connections across OECD countries, according to new data.
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How ‘infusing analytics’ creates data-driven operational success
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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When an organisation gives their employees access to data analytics, it gives their talent pool access to context to make the best decision — all in real-time.
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65% of employers focus more on employee experience in 2021 than two years ago
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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A new report reveals 65% of employers focus more on the employee experience in 2021 than two years ago, largely due to COVID-19.
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Square to acquire Afterpay for approximately AUD$40 billion
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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Square to acquire Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay in a $29bn deal aimed at delivering more compelling financial products and services.
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Vodafone rolls out 5G services to Whanganui
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.