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DNAiTECH secures NZD $1 million for instant diagnostics

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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agricultural technology
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engineering
DNAiTECH, based in Marlborough, has secured NZD $1 million in funding to develop innovative instant diagnostic tests for humans and animals.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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skills shortage
A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
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Unimarket & VendorPanel announce strategic merger

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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spend management
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business process optimisation
Unimarket and VendorPanel have merged to enhance procurement solutions, targeting an annual global spending of USD $13 trillion in the sector.
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Nearmap reveals Gen 6 AI with 130 enhanced detections

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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smart cities
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data analytics
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ai
Nearmap has launched Generation 6 of its AI model, featuring over 130 location-based detections to enhance decision-making across various sectors.
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Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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iaas
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.
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Red Bull Basement invites NZ innovators to Tokyo finals

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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uc
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microsoft
Red Bull Basement invites young innovators in New Zealand to submit their start-up ideas by October 30, ahead of the global final in Tokyo this December.
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American Water breach highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
American Water has reported a cybersecurity breach, highlighting the vulnerabilities threatening critical infrastructure such as water treatment facilities.
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AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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genai
Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.
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Orion Health & Streamliners partner to enhance patient care

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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orion health
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population health management
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healthcare
Orion Health partners with Streamliners to integrate Amadeus DCR with HealthPathways, aiming to enhance healthcare delivery across NZ, Canada, Australia, UK, and Ireland.
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Kiwis confident in cyber security, but wary of AI tools

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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phishing
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email security
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New Zealanders are diligent about cyber security but wary of AI tools, an NCSC study reveals. Only 35% find cyber security intimidating, yet AI trust lags.
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Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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smart cities
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.
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Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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edutech
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ai
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education, learning & training
A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.
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Selector AI launches innovations to enhance network operations

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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digital twins
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apm
Selector AI unveils industry-first innovations, including a Network Language Model, improved digital twins, and programmable synthetics, transforming network operations with AI.
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OVHcloud launches High Grade Bare Metal servers with Intel CPU

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
OVHcloud rolls out advanced dedicated servers with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Gold processors, boosting performance for mission-critical applications and data security.
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Few firms use strategic compliance, says FloQast study

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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emea
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orchestration
Only 16% of organisations adopt a strategic compliance approach, spotlighting the emergence of risk orchestration as a key trend in CFO and compliance roles.
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Climate X report: most top banks fail climate adaptation tests

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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apm
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clean technologies
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software development
Climate X's report reveals that most major banks are ill-prepared for climate risks, with only 7 of 50 meeting over half the criteria.
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A/NZ consumers cut back spending at small businesses amid inflation

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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e-commerce
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smb
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inflation
A study by Constant Contact shows that 60% of A/NZ consumers are spending less at SMBs due to inflation, the highest rate among surveyed regions.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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ai
Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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clean technologies
In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.
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Salesforce introduces Industries AI to revolutionise sectors

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.