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NZ businesses struggle with data quality for AI adoption
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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data protection
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private cloud
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public cloud
New research from Datacom reveals only 9% of New Zealand businesses consider their data completely clean, posing significant risks as AI adoption grows.

Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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blockchain
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cloud services
New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.

Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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hyperscale
One New Zealand appoints Will Graham as General Manager of Enterprise Sales, eyeing his deep telecom expertise to bolster private sector relationships.

Salesforce Misses Analysts’ Revenue Forecasts for Q1 Fiscal 2025
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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Salesforce posted an 11% rise in Q1 FY25 revenue to USD $9.13 billion but missed analysts’ forecasts. Strong cash flow and margins highlight financial gains.

SAP to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in all-cash deal
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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agentic ai
SAP is set to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, enhancing its business transformation toolkit and boosting AI capabilities.

Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.

Altia unveils Altia HQ to revolutionise investigative tech
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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law enforcement
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clio
Altia has launched Altia HQ, a revolutionary cloud native platform designed to streamline crime-solving by integrating all investigation tools into one hub, saving time and enhancing efficiency.

Survey reveals gaps in IT security training across firms
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
A survey by Hornetsecurity shows 26% of organisations lack IT security training, urging better preparedness against rising AI-driven cyber threats.

FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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multi-cloud
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apm
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genai
As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.

IriusRisk reports 51 percent revenue rise from AI expansion
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.

Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Centennial Bank partners with Newgen Software to digitise onboarding, enhancing customer experience with a streamlined, low-code automation solution.

New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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edutech
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ai
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workplace
The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

Workhuman reveals new Admin Hub features to boost programme management
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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hcm
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apm
Workhuman introduces advanced features to its Admin Hub to enhance programme management, offering improved reporting, data accessibility, and customisation for HR leaders.

Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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saas
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.

Snowflake unveils new AI innovations at Summit 2024
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake unveils groundbreaking updates to its Cortex AI platform at Snowflake Summit 2024, aiming to make enterprise AI more accessible, efficient, and secure.

Adobe introduces AEP AI Assistant to boost enterprise productivity
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Adobe has launched the AEP AI Assistant, offering generative AI capabilities to enhance productivity in enterprise software applications, with broad integration across Adobe Experience Cloud.

Can you recognise these signs of organisational inertia?
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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apm
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software development
Organisational inertia, the resistance to change, can stifle business innovation and growth. Identifying and overcoming it is crucial for sustained success. Here’s how to recognise the signs.

Christchurch tech firms team up for geoscience education tool
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Two Christchurch-based tech firms, Seequent and CerebralFix, launch Visible Geology, an immersive 3D educational tool to combat global shortages in earth scientists.

79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as growth driver - Gartner
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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dei
A Gartner survey finds 79% of APAC CEOs see sustainability as key to 2024 growth, outpacing the 69% global average, highlighting its rising importance.

Neat launches Neat Center in Australia & New Zealand
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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uc
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.