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Mastercard ups the digital payments game with latest launch
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Mastercard has launched its Cloud Tap on Phone payment technology, and the first live pilot of its Cloud Point of Sale acceptance technology.
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Pega acquires speech analytics firm Qurious.io
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Pega is acquiring Qurious.io, a cloud-based speech analytics company, to enhance its software portfolio and improve customer service.
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Alibaba Cloud and LGMS tackle hybrid and multi-cloud security
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Alibaba Cloud and LGMS, a cybersecurity consulting company, are teaming up to tackle the challenge of security around digital transformation and hybrid cloud.
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Six digital transformation trends to watch in 2021
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Uncertainty is now the new normal for Australia and New Zealand business leaders, who must embrace six key trends for success in 2021.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
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Avolution a Leader in Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Avolution has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools for the fourth consecutive year.
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Microsoft: new Surface Pro 7+ for Business, 85” Hub to start shipping
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 7+ for Business and announces shipments of Surface Hub 2S 85 in selected markets.
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Frost & Sullivan: “Massive growth” ahead for 5G enterprise market
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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To support future applications, enterprises should explore 5G capabilities to serve their wireless connectivity requirements, the company says.
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The current state of ransomware — and its future
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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2020 saw an increase in ransomware attacks, with hackers collaborating and using new tactics, according to cybersecurity firm Sophos.
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SaaS banking 'unicorn' Mambu eyes APAC expansion
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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This latest funding round was backed by TCV, which is a capital investment firm that has backed the likes of Airbnb, Expedia, LinkedIn, Netflix, and Zillow.
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UPDATED: RBNZ ascribes data breach to third-party file sharing service
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand hit by data breach, compromising 'commercially and personally sensitive' information. Urgent investigation underway.
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F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Aims to leverage the acquisition of Volterra to create an edge 2.0 platform for enterprises and service providers.
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Former VMware COO jumps ship to Nutanix as new CEO; VMware begins litigation
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Former VMware COO Rajiv Ramaswami faces litigation as the company alleges he breached contractual obligations after becoming Nutanix CEO.
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Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.
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Microservices-based applications rely on key-value or NoSQL databases - study
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Nearly half of microservices applications rely on a database, with 84% using a Key-value or NoSQL database, according to a study by IDC.
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Samsung Electronics names new Southeast Asia & Oceania boss
Fri, 8th Jan 2021
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Samsung appoints Sangho Jo as new president & CEO for Southeast Asia - Oceania business, focusing on strategic growth in the region.
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Gartner: The character traits CIOs will need to have in 2021
Thu, 7th Jan 2021
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CIOs need determination and sensitivity, says Gartner. Pandemic-induced changes highlight the need for strong leadership and emotional dexterity in the role.
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2021: the year of a boom in fintech payment innovations
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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Fintech experts predict a boom in business-to-business payments in 2021, with new payment options set to transform the B2B space.
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Organisations unprepared for IT needs of the future - IBM
Wed, 6th Jan 2021
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Organisations are not prepared for the future IT needs of the business and nearly all are moving to advance their transition to cloud infrastructure.
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Blockpass and Chainlink team up to deliver new solution to blockchain ecosystem
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Blockpass has partnered with Chainlink to provide on-chain KYC data across multiple blockchains, offering secure identity verification services.