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Kordia CEO Shaun Rendell steps down for health reasons
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Shaun Rendell resigns as CEO of New Zealand's leading telecom and broadcast org, Kordia, citing health concerns; tenure marked by expansion into cyber security and cloud services.
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Adyen leads in Forrester's Q1 2024 Merchant Payment report
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Adyen, a global fintech platform, has ranked highest overall in Forrester's Wave Merchant Payment Providers report for Q1 2024, affirming its innovative approach towards payment solutions.
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STX Next enhances Man Group's fund management via innovative tech tools
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online tools
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funding
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management
STX Next fortifies Man Group's client fund management through successful partnership, introducing sophisticated data discovery, filtering, and predictive tools while enhancing user experience.
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Jessica McFadden named as new Cisco New Zealand Country Manager
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Cisco New Zealand announces Jessica McFadden as its new country manager, leveraging her 16-year experience within the company and 25 years in the tech sector.
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Digital remittance market to exceed USD $64bn by 2032 says report
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The global digital remittance market is set to exceed USD $64 billion by 2032, driven by an escalated demand for cross-border remittances through digital platforms, according to Fact.MR.
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Insurwave & Inigo partner for real-time exposure tracking in aviation
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aviation
Insurwave, a London-based insurtech platform, partners with UK insurer Inigo, promising real-time exposure tracking for their Aviation War portfolio in light of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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SiteMinder launches revolutionary mobile platform for hotel revenue management
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booking system
SiteMinder unveils an innovative mobile platform for hotel revenue management, fundamentally transforming operations with real-time booking adjustments and risk identification capabilities.
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Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO
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Mark Orttung steps in as the new CEO of Projectworks, succeeding Matt Hayter who has moved to the role of President and Chief Product Officer.
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Untapped potential in payroll improves business resilience
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compliance
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Research reveals untapped potential in payroll systems to provide strategic insights for business confidence amid tough economic conditions in Australia.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
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Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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Ataccama leads in Gartner's Augmented Data Quality Solutions quadrant
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data classification
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data management
AI data management firm Ataccama, recognised for its generative AI prowess and 25% YoY growth, leads the field in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions, 2024.
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Snowflake & Mistral AI enter partnership to democratise AI globally
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Data Cloud provider Snowflake and Mistral AI announce multi-year partnership to democratise AI, allowing users to create sophisticated applications worldwide, boosting artificial intelligence innovation.
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Ripjar unveils Compliance CoPilot for risk monitoring
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money laundering
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London's Ripjar launches Compliance CoPilot, an AI-risk management assistant, aiming to revolutionise threat monitoring.
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Generative AI and the rise of ‘AI-nxiety’
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business
'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.
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Australian mortgage brokers pivot towards Open Banking
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open banking
Australian mortgage broking industry pivots towards Open Banking, with the number of brokers using NextGen's solution tripling, amid potential legislative changes.
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Pax8 exits Kiwi MSP business with sale to previous Country Manager
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Tech veteran Ian Hassell launches Umbrellar Technology Group, a cloud-based managed service provider, boosting New Zealand enterprises' productivity and security.
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Intel welcomes industry veteran Stacy Smith to its board
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Semiconductor industry veteran Stacy Smith rejoins Intel, appointed as an independent director and member of the board's Audit and Finance Committee.
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DoiT International achieves AWS Partner status in Generative AI
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DoiT International gains recognition as AWS Partner in Generative AI Competency, affirming its technical proficiency and capability in executing impactful generative AI solutions.
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Titans of Tech - Ameya Talwalkar of Cequence Security
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security breaches
Meet Ameya Talwalkar, the Founder and CEO of Cequence Security, who are transforming digital security with its innovative and comprehensive approach to API vulnerabilities.
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Continental Tyres teams up with Cloudera for smart tyre solutions
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fleet management
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data platform
Continental Tyres and Cloudera unite to build data-driven applications that proactively monitor tyre condition, aiming to minimise wear and breakdowns, while streamlining maintenance and fuel consumption.
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Azul rides high on Oracle Java cost adjustments & cloud surge
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university of sydney
Java vendor Azul sees stellar growth due to rising cloud costs and Oracle’s Java pricing changes, with institutions like the University of Sydney making the switch.
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Exclusive: How Okta is fortifying digital identities
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cybersecurity
Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.
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GreenBox Group acquires managed services company RemarkIT
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managed services
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GreenBox Group takes a significant step towards improving New Zealand's e-waste policy through their acquisition of RemarkIT.
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Embracing change: Making the shift from CEO to CPO & President
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Projectworks' CEO steps down to take on dual role as Chief Product Officer and President, welcoming former Nexient CEO, Mark Orttung, to steer the company's global transition.