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AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData

Fri, 18th May 2018
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GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
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Apple's new carbon-free aluminium set to revolutionise manufacturing

Wed, 16th May 2018
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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company's is committed to advancing technologies that are good for the planet and help protect it for generations to come.
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SAP Launches Autism at Work programme in New Zealand

Tue, 8th May 2018
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SAP is bringing their global initiative to provide those on the autism spectrum with qualified employment in the company to New Zealand.
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Maori business leaders recognised in UoA Awards

Mon, 7th May 2018
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Māori business talents were honoured in this year's University of Auckland Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards, celebrating innovation and leadership.
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How today's gaming community differs from stereotypes

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Survey results confirm that today's gamer is not the stereotypical teen loner playing in his parents' basement.
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'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the 'good guys', but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.
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Thales reveals future strategic direction at media event

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Thales has invested more than a billion euros in the last three years across four key digital technologies which it intends to pursue.
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DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
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Public cloud drives double digit growth of IT infrastructure revenues

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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Public cloud growth reached new heights in the final quarter of 2017 after growing more than 34 percent year over year.
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Encryption firm Echoworx moves into 'underserved' Asia Pacific region

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Echoworx plans to bring encryption to the 'underserved' Asia Pacific market, starting with a data center in Australia.
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Kiwi startup raises over $1M to protect transfer of personal information

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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FileInvite streamlines the process of requesting, receiving and storing personal information without the need to use email.
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APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.
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US healthcare workers willing to sell confidential data for as little as $500

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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The survey found that 18% of the 912 respondents would be willing to sell confidential data for between $500-$1000 - and they have the means to do so.
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Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Only 15% of employees say they have no plans to switch jobs this year; 14% plan to look for a new role and 70% are open to new opportunities.
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Breaking down the $26 billion global bare metal cloud market

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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The report expects the maintenance service segment to witness substantial growth owing to the need for regular maintenance post installation.
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Smart city technology investment to reach US$80bil this year – IDC

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Intelligent traffic and transit and fixed visual surveillance are the two largest use cases in terms of worldwide spending.
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Data fabric company making waves with global awards

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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Five-year-old storage company ioFABRIC has been awarded two Tech Trailblazers Awards for their data fabric offerings and CTO.
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New Canon Oceania managing director announced

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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Canon Oceania appoints Akira Yoshida as new managing director, succeeding Yusuke Mizoguchi, who will transition to a role at Canon Europe in April 2018.
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Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Oracle plans to build 12 new data centres globally to meet growing demand for cloud services, expanding its footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.