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Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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A Forrester report warns that the Asia Pacific region faces a growing threat from fraud, with incident rates exceeding the global average, straining financial institutions.
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Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
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paypal
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commerce commission
Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.
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Women in Cyber: Jill Macmurchy talks resilience and diversity
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
Jill Macmurchy, APAC Chief Customer Officer at Commvault, champions resilience and diversity in tech, inspiring women ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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cloud services
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Futureverse partners with Ripple Custody for secure digital asset management, leveraging Ripple’s security and compliance strengths to bolster its AI and metaverse offerings.
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Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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data analytics
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Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.
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Zendesk launches Relay to enhance customer communications
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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cx
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Zendesk ANZ launches Relay to help businesses send proactive, personalised messages via WhatsApp and SMS, enhancing customer service and boosting sales.
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ProHance report reveals productivity divergence across sectors
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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healthtech
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ProHance's Global Productivity Benchmarking Report reveals stark productivity trends, with non-tech sectors seeing a 6% rise, contrasting tech's 4% decline.
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Cybersecurity gaps in New Zealand SMEs highlighted by NCSC
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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A study by NCSC reveals a severe gap in cybersecurity preparedness among SMEs. Despite acknowledging its importance, only 48% feel ready for cyber incidents.
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Cyber resilience: Key takeaways from a global IT outage
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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ransomware
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application security
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A massive global IT outage highlights the critical need for cyber resilience. As software complexity grows, so do risks, stressing the importance of robust recovery plans.
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Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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data science
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
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Hacking gender bias in the Kiwi cybersecurity sector
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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Despite a massive skills shortage, gender bias remains rife in New Zealand's cybersecurity sector. Women account for just 20% of the workforce.
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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
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Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC
Sat, 31st Aug 2024
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smart cities
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cartech
Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to e-commerce and electric vehicles.
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ACI Worldwide appoints Trent Gunthorpe as Head of Pacific
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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payment technologies
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personal computing devices
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google
ACI Worldwide has named Trent Gunthorpe as the new Head of Pacific, aiming to lead digital payments transformation and drive growth across 15 nations in the region.
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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facebook
Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.
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Hype & Dexter boosts UNICEF Aotearoa donations with HubSpot
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Hype and Dexter's tech integration with UNICEF Aotearoa boosts donations despite economic hardships, facilitating crucial aid for Pacific children.
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Intel & IBM partner to launch AI accelerators on IBM Cloud
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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cloud services
Intel and IBM will deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators on IBM Cloud by early 2025, aiming to scale enterprise AI efficiently while ensuring security and resiliency.
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Deel announces integration with SAP to streamline HR & payroll
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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hcm
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api
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sap
Deel partners with SAP to synchronise HR and payroll systems, enhancing data integration and decision-making for businesses through a unified platform.
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Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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lenovo
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modernisation
Lenovo unveils its Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services, aiming to simplify hybrid cloud design complexities and deliver future-proofed solutions within six weeks.