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OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK
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OpenUK's 'Skills or Bust' report highlights potential for economic growth through open source skills in the UK.
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Mapping the future of UK's digital economy at Parliament
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UK industry leaders gathered at Parliament to strategise on the future of the digital economy, covering digital skills, diversity, and sustainability.
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Data centres could use 20% of global power by 2025
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Data centres could account for a fifth of the world's power consumption by 2025, underlining a pressing need for sector sustainability, says Wisetek.
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Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
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The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.
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ST Engineering plans to enhance digital transformations in financial services
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digital transformation
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cyber threats
ST Engineering will enhance digital transformation in finance by expanding cybersecurity solutions, in partnership with the non-profit Elevandi.
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Actian revamps Data Platform with advanced integration capabilities
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public cloud
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data management
Actian revamps its Data Platform, formerly known as Avalanche, enhancing it with advanced data integration capabilities.
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atNorth joins Finnish Data Center Association to boost expansion
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digital economy
Nordic player atNorth has joined the Finnish Data Center Association, bolstering the growth of Finland's data centre industry.
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STT GDC & Basis Bay to develop green data centres in Malaysia
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STT GDC and Basis Bay partner to construct eco-friendly data centres in Malaysia to meet surging digital demand.
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Microsoft spending record A$5 billion on Australia's digital future
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Microsoft pledges a record A$5bn investment in Australia's digital future, aiming to boost AI, create jobs, and enhance cybersecurity.
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Avanade launches AI-ready platform to aid enterprises in cloud journey
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Avanade has launched Avanade Cloud Impact, a platform that helps businesses establish an AI-ready digital core and save on cloud spend.
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TDCX Foundation aids youth digital literacy for its first anniversary
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connectivity
TDCX Foundation celebrates first anniversary with projects enhancing digital literacy for Southeast Asian youth. #socialimpact.
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Gartner predicts 1,000% rise in unionisation due to GenAI by 2028
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GenAI is set to transform the workforce, with a 1,000% increase in unionisation among knowledge workers predicted by 2028, according to Gartner.
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Salesforce partners to uplift Filipino women with digital skills
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Salesforce partners with Ayala Foundation to empower 185 Filipino women in the digital economy, promoting gender inclusivity and closing the digital divide.
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Google Cloud forms strategic partnerships with Vietnam's top game devs
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it infrastructure
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data analytics
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vietnam
Google Cloud partners with top Vietnamese game developers VNGGames, Amanotes and Wolffun Game to enhance gaming services.
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Mastercard tests tokenization of CBDCs on blockchains
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testing
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blockchain
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compliance
Mastercard is testing the tokenisation of Central Bank Digital Currencies on various blockchains, enabling secure transactions between different blockchains.
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Global Payments and Visa launch mobile tap in Singapore
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Visa and Global Payments have partnered to introduce 'Mobile Tap' in Singapore, which allows SMEs to accept digital payments.
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How universities can compete in the future digital economy
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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Universities are increasingly deploying digital technologies to transform their business operations and deliver an enhanced multi-modal student experience.
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Building an economy of the future with radical digital transformation
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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The rise of generative AI is having a profound impact on business and society, leaving governments scrambling to catch up.
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UK AI economy projected to reach £2.4 trillion by 2027: AiiA
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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The mapping released by AI Industry Analytics profiled 8,900 companies, 70 public corporations, 300 AI Hubs, 4,100 investors, and 280 government projects.
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Atturra to acquire managed IT services provider Sabervox
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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managed services
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digital economy
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mergers and acquisitions
Headquartered in Newcastle, Sabervox specialises in providing managed IT services and cloud subscriptions to mid-sized customers in regional NSW and beyond.
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Three reasons why Asia-Pacific is winning the crypto race
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
As we traverse into the next chapter of the crypto narrative, the APAC region emerges prominently as a crucible of innovation, adaptation, and forward momentum.
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Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow
Fri, 25th Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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it automation
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New research outlines how artificial intelligence will create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to upskill Aussie workers.
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India's data centre industry takes on the challenge
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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data centre maintenance / management
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it infrastructure
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India's booming digital infrastructure and renewable energy adoption are making it an attractive market for data centres.
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neutrality.one launches new ultra-low latency routes
Thu, 17th Aug 2023
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cloud services
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network management
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These will serve the increasing demand for high-performance networking from algorithmic trading, cloud, banking, gaming and high-frequency trading verticals.