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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
Former TechDay team member.

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N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.
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SquareX unveils breakthrough browser security

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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SquareX will unveil its innovative Browser Detection and Response technology, aiming to enhance enterprise browser security.
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Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Binance New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.
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AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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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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SquareX highlights Google Chrome extension security flaws

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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SquareX highlights flaws in Google Chrome's Manifest V3, revealing browser extension risks that could expose users to data theft and phishing threats.
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BlackLine recognised as a leader in IDC MarketScape report

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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BlackLine has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for 2024, praised for its real-time data integration and automated workflow solutions.
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CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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CrowdStrike's expanded Marketplace now features over 260 listings from 140 partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, enhancing its Falcon cybersecurity platform.
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Check Point named leader in Forrester Wave for firewalls

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies named a leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report for enterprise firewalls, excelling in innovation and threat intelligence.
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Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.
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Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Oliver Hill becomes the New Zealand Country President for Schneider Electric and PDL, aiming to drive sustainable growth and innovation from 29 October 2024.
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ANZ SOC teams distrust legacy tools, turn to AI solutions

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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A Vectra AI report reveals 69% of ANZ SOC practitioners fear missing cyber threats due to legacy tools, while AI gains trust as a modern solution.
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Teletrac Navman launches global consulting for fleet decarbonisation

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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fleet management
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Teletrac Navman unveils a global consultancy to aid fleet operators in crafting decarbonisation strategies, tapping into Vontier's multi-energy solutions.
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SAS leads enterprise & payment fraud solutions again

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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SAS has been named a leader in enterprise and payment fraud solutions for the 11th time by Chartis Research, praised for its AI and fraud capabilities.
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Study finds SAS Viya boosts AI productivity by 4.6 times

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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A new study by The Futurum Group finds SAS Viya boosts AI productivity by up to 4.6 times over rivals like Jupyter Notebook and Python Libraries.
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Australian firms lost over USD $1m in CPS cyber attacks

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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physical security
New research by Claroty reveals that cyber attacks on cyber-physical systems in Australia cost organisations over USD $1 million, urging security investment.
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DigiCert hosts Quantum Readiness Day for future-proofing firms

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
DigiCert's Quantum Readiness Day highlighted the urgent need for organisations to adopt quantum-safe practices to protect data from future threats.
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Vertiv appoints Frank Poncheri as new Chief HR Officer

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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workplace culture
Vertiv names Frank Poncheri as Chief HR Officer, aiming to boost strategic objectives and culture. He reports to CEO Giordano Albertazzi.
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Dynatrace unveils enhancements for AI & cloud operations

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Dynatrace rolls out AI-driven platform enhancements aimed at improving user experience, log management, and cloud-native support amid data complexities.
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Extreme Networks appoints Nuti as Head of Security sales

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Extreme Networks appoints David Nuti as Head of Security Sales to drive growth in AI, networking, and security integration with UZTNA solutions.
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Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Amplitude names Wade Chambers as its first Chief Engineering Officer, aiming to boost product innovation and expand current offerings in digital analytics.