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Microsoft spends $19.7b to acquire AI software firm Nuance
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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The acquisition enables Microsoft to capitalise on Nuance’s ‘decades’ of experience in both enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare.
Reveal Group named as Leader in Forrester Wave RPA report
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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Reveal Group named Leader in Forrester Wave Midsize RPA Services Q1 2021 report for customer results and business outcomes.
How multi-cloud visibility ensures business continuity
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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New technology solves the visibility gap in hybrid clouds, providing a single view of data in motion and optimising user experience.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Acala?
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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Acala is the decentralised finance hub of Polkadot, and it provides financial applications and stable assets that scale.
Ricoh launches new cloud-based print management solution
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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document management
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martech
Ricoh launches cloud-based print management solution for NZ businesses, allowing centralised control and eliminating on-premise servers.
'Conversational service automation' firm Uniphore raises $140m
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Uniphore secures US$140m in funding to develop conversational service automation technologies and achieve 200% headcount growth.
COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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commerce systems
COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.
Interview: Cloudera's take on how 5G drives change across cloud and the edge
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) are only useful if the data they collect can be stored, managed, used, and analysed, says Cloudera.
ThreatQuotient hits $22.5m in new financing, continues growth streak
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Cybersecurity firm ThreatQuotient has raised $22.5m in new financing from investors including Cisco Investments and NEA.
Kiwi IT firm Theta brings contactless sign-ins to reception desks worldwide
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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public cloud
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software development
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microsoft
New Zealand-based IT services firm Theta revolutionized reception management with its contactless sign-in system, EVA Check-in.
Commerce Commission outlines competition issues regarding HP NZ's recent submission
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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supply chain
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commerce commission
Commerce Commission reviews HP NZ's application for resale price maintenance, examining potential competition issues.
Interview: SAS outlines the seven AI-based trends you'll see in 2021
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Artificial intelligence has, let's face it, been the subject of much hype, of experimentation, and in some cases, pipe dreams.
Transitioning from ITIL v3 certification to ITIL 4
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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lumify group
ITIL v3 exams and training will soon be discontinued as AXELOS transitions to ITIL 4. Find out how to update your certification.
Case study: rapidMATION automates DKG's 'future-ready' business
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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DKG had two goals: to create exceptional customer experiences and employee opportunities; and to build a business that is more competitive and future-ready.
SAS digs deeper into the core tenets of responsible AI
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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What is responsible artificial intelligence (AI)? Is it a technology that does not discriminate against certain groups.
IBM launches dedicated cloud services for financial services sector
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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encryption
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public cloud
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fintech
The platform brings a focus on data security delivered with IBM’s confidential computing and encryption capabilities.
Why organisations should rethink the approach to retail demand planning and forecasting
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Rising eCommerce demands are pushing retailers to enhance their forecasting and demand planning processes. Automation and advanced statistics are key.
Fujitsu acquires data analytics management consultancy, Versor
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Fujitsu Australia acquires data analytics specialist management consultancy, Versor, to strengthen its digital transformation capabilities.
LG quits the smartphone business
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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personal computing devices
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LG Electronics to close its mobile business unit, becoming the first major smartphone brand to exit the market.
Why an asset investment plan is important to business
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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infor
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software asset management
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digital asset
AIP can help determine the best time to invest in order to smooth capital expenditures over time, writes Infor managing direcotr for ANZ Jarrod Kinchington.