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Futureproof your business with lasting agility
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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75% of Forbes G2000 firms are expected to be software-powered by 2024, leading to an increased reliance on low-code tools.
Soprano Design acquires competitor Silverstreet to grow CPaaS footprint
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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paas
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Soprano Design has acquired Silverstreet, solidifying its position as a top global communications platform as a service (CPaaS) provider.
Four trends that will shape data strategy in 2021
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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Data modernisation and cloud adoption are key to business agility and resilience in the face of disruptive events, according to a report.
Adyen collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate payments innovation
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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Adyen has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft with the intention of delivering network token optimisation.
Vertiv anticipates data centre 'fourth utility' criticality in 2021
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has solidified data centers' status as a fourth utility, bringing increased expectations and responsibilities, according to Vertiv.
APAC consumers say firms' social media reputation matters
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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kaspersky
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branding
If a crisis unfolded, 38% would stop using an organisation’s products if they were caught up in a crisis that spilled online.
Samsung and IBM announce massive collaboration
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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smartphones
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edge computing
Together, the companies intend to explore new 5G, edge and hybrid cloud solutions to improve operational efficiency, safety, and flexibility for the enterprise.
HPE set to launch HPC offerings through GreenLake
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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HPE states that it will first offer an HPC service based on HPE Apollo systems, combined with storage and networking technologies.
Kiwis have 'world-class' broadband - TCF
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications consumers are receiving good broadband services, according to a report from the Commerce Commission.
AWS launches new disaster recover programme across ANZ
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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AWS Project Resilience, is now available to our Australian and New Zealand communities, customers, and partners.
Documents overtake photos in the cloud amid COVID-19
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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storage
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cloud storage
People are storing documents more often than photos and other media files in the cloud by 29% amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Twitter chooses AWS to provide its global cloud infrastructure
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Twitter has announced a two-year deal with Amazon Web Services to use its global cloud infrastructure for scaling their service.
Capgemini a Leader in IDC's SAP Implementation MarketScape
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Capgemini’s co-innovation and co-development with SAP on industry and specific SAP solution areas was cited in the assessment.
Agile and innovative teams are key to outstanding customer experiences
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Businesses that thrived during the pandemic had one thing in common: excellent customer experiences. Here are three ways to enable better customer experiences.
NZ's first hyperscale data centre to be built in Invercargill
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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network infrastructure
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hawaiki cable
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meridian energy
Invercargill’s cool climate, land space, remote location and its renewable energy capabilities make it an attractive location for a data centre.
IBM unveils new Watson capabilities to help scale use of AI
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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IBM unveils new capabilities for Watson, including improved automation of AI, precision in language processing, and trust in AI predictions.
Platinum Equity to acquire Ingram Micro global for US$7.2b
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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distributors
Ingram Micro's global business may be sold for $7.2bn within the next six months, according to would-be buyer Platinum Equity.
Former CEO of Kordia, Scott Bartlett, dies at age 40
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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extend
Bartlett, one of New Zealand’s most accomplished and high-profile tech executives, passed away after a battle with cancer.
RPA and talent the key to powering businesses
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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printing
Incorporating robotic process automation can streamline processes, reduce errors, and optimize talent, saving businesses costs.
Umbrellar head of cloud promoted to CEO
Tue, 15th Dec 2020
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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managed services
Dave Howden has been leading the company’s cloud strategy for the last 3+ years and is now taking the reins for the company’s next steps.