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How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.
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Unitec launches Doctor of Computing for advanced research

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Unitec has launched a Doctor of Computing programme, offering advanced research opportunities for skilled professionals in AI, cybersecurity, and more.
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CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities

Thu, 15th May 2025
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CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.
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Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
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ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
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Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.
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WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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WTW has appointed Mark Mamone as Head of Technology Delivery and Strategy for its ICT business, aiming to enhance its SaaS capabilities in the insurance sector.
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Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability

Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.
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Financial sector prepares for EU DORA regulations in 2025

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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As the EU's DORA regulation looms, financial firms are urged to bolster digital resilience or risk severe operational disruptions by January 2025.
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Softsource vBridge acquires TLC to form major IT group

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Softsource vBridge has acquired The Laptop Company in a bid to form one of New Zealand's largest privately-owned IT groups, boosting service capabilities.
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CommScope report uncovers MTDC benefits in data centres

Mon, 13th May 2024
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CommScope's recent report cites multi-tenant data centres (MTDC) as a sustainable answer to the global data industry's escalating power supply challenges.
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IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Challenging the male-dominated culture in the automotive sector has taught invaluable lessons for better inclusion, says former HR head of a leading automotive retail company.
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IWD 2024: How taking centre stage professionally encourages other women in ICT to do the same

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Taking the professional spotlight combats imposter syndrome and boosts female representation in male-dominated ICT industry.
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IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Tips for women thriving in the male-dominated IT sector, focusing on imposter syndrome combat, networking, courage and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
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Qvantel secures contract to boost Telecom Namibia's digital expansion

Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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Qvantel, a Digital BSS provider, has won a contract from SATEC Group to supply Telecom Namibia with their Flex BSS platform.
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Kacific awarded top honours at the PTC Awards 2024

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has scooped the Outstanding Satellite Company and Innovation of the Year accolades at the PTC Awards 2024.
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Health On Cloud announces global expansion of metaverse healthcare

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Health On Cloud reveals global expansion plan for cutting-edge metaverse medical consultation platform, CURISALL.
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Exclusive: Why Modica Group implemented Confluent's game-changing solution

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Modica Group's CTO Bruno Lago shares insights on implementing Confluent's Kafka, revolutionizing enterprise messaging.
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ICT spending expected to bounce back after a slow 2023

Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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Worldwide spending on ICT is forecast to grow steadily through 2027 with a 5.7% CAGR, following a slightly slower 2023.