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Zero-touch provisioning eliminates manual device prep in remote working age
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Zero-touch provisioning ends the IT headache of device setup by automatically configuring laptops for remote workers, saving time and USD $250 per device.
Soprano Design updates enterprise messaging platform
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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supply chain
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healthtech
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sms
Soprano Design has revamped its Soprano Connect platform, introducing RCS support, enabling businesses and governments to improve mobile interactions.
Interview: Acronis CEO talks cybersecurity against a pandemic backdrop
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
As remote working surges amidst the pandemic, Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov discusses rising cyber threats and the essentials of cyber protection.
COVID-19: 51% of CFOs are preparing to lose up to 30% in revenue
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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economic forecast
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analyst report
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covid-19
Over half of CFOs brace for a revenue drop up to 30% this year due to the COVID-19 downturn, a Gartner survey reveals.
New Relic appoints Qlik alum to regional VP role for ANZ
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Sharryn Napier has been named as the new regional vice president for New Relic's Australian and New Zealand division.
Nuance utilises AI to solve contact centre woes
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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crm
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uc
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martech
Nuance has unveiled Voice-to-Agent, an AI-powered tool designed to alleviate the pressure on contact centres exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions.
Verizon builds on unified comms portfolio with BlueJeans acquisition
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Verizon Business boosts its unified communications portfolio by acquiring BlueJeans Network, integrating its video platform with Verizon's UCaaS business.
IT leaders still buying despite economic uncertainties around COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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ict
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covid-19
Despite COVID-19 uncertainties, 38% of organizations are still buying IT solutions, with 67% increasing their urgency, Resonance reports.
Cohesity announces $250 million funding, doubles valuation to US$2.5 billion
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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cisco
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hpe
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softbank
Cohesity has raised $250m in Series E funding, increasing its valuation to $2.5bn, more than double from its Series D round two years ago.
COVID-19: Google Cloud, IBM and others join forces to bolster economic recovery
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Rolls-Royce announces Emer2gent, a coalition including Google Cloud and IBM, to leverage data analytics for global COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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martech
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healthtech
Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
State of the nation: SEEK reports extreme impact on job market by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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healthtech
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contact centre
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Razer invests US$50M in business partners impacted by COVID-19
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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fintech
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Razer commits USD $50 million to aid business partners hit by COVID-19. The funds will be distributed via Razer Gold, Razer Fintech, and ZVentures.
CompTIA brings certification testing online, just in time for lockdown
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
CompTIA partners with Pearson VUE to offer online testing for its certification exams, allowing users to take tests from home or office.
Futuresource: A look into the new world of communication hardware
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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headsets
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contact centre
Futuresource Consulting has released a detailed discussion of the way that the changing face of office communication is affecting the headset market.
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Jabra updates to Evolve2 with new headset range
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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collaboration
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headsets
The Evolve2 aims to meet the new requirements that organisations have since the Evolve range first hit the market in 2014.
Unprepared: Many work-from-home policies only created in last 30 days
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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covid-19
Half of employers created work from home policies in the last 30 days, according to new research, raising concerns over lack of preparation.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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uc
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2degrees
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covid-19
2degrees plans to axe 120 jobs, 10% of its workforce, citing the economic fallout from COVID-19 as the catalyst for the drastic measures.
Analyst firm Ecosystm opens up research cache free for use
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Analyst research reports, video content, blogs and other features are now available to provide industry leaders with information and analysis on technology.
AI revenue in APAC to hit almost USD$30 billion by 2024 - report
Wed, 15th Apr 2020
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uc
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martech
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ai
GlobalData has today revealed that the revenue of AI platforms will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.8% between 2019 and 2024.