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Stories by Sam - Page 24

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Global domination: AI and cognitive systems behind colossal revenue
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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ai
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healthtech
AI's surge towards a $47bn revenue landmark by 2020, reflecting its entrenchment in enterprise solutions globally.
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IN PICS: Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 Day 2
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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Today, people from all corners of the industry were privy to a jam packed schedule at SkyCity's convention centre.
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The future of DevOps: Microsoft's Donovan Brown explains
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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devops
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software development
The Microsoft Ignite New Zealand event began with a keynote speech by Donovan Brown, who swears by the benefits of DevOps collaboration.
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Wynyard Group goes into voluntary administration
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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wynyard group
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shareholders
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loan
Cyber security firm Wynyard Group has gone into voluntary administration, according to a statement from the company.
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LogRhythm forms global reseller partnership with Dell EMC
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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siem
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logrhythm
LogRhythm partners with Dell EMC to provide global resale partnership, bringing advanced security solutions to more enterprises.
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Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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edutech
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social enterprise
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community
Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.
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Tenable Network Security inks exclusive ANZ distie deal
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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arrow ecs
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tenable network security
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distributors
Tenable Network Security signs exclusive distribution deal with Arrow Electronics in Australia and New Zealand.
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Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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uc
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data privacy
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snap
Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.
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Edge computing and IoT challenge 'the centralised data center model'
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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apm
Internet-connected devices and edge computing are increasing the need for scalable and efficient infrastructure, says Emerson Network Power.
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Cybercrime now 'bigger than the global drugs trade'
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime eclipses global drug trade in cost, hitting $600bn a year, as Kiwis falter in cyber-savvy practices.
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Waikato Uni student wins big with cyber security solution
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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encryption
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awards
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university of waikato
Uni of Waikato student wins $5k for developing a more secure method for online surveys, eliminating the need for decryption of sensitive data.
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Smartwatches not everyone's cup of tea
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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analyst report
Smartwatch shipments worldwide decline in Q3 2016, says IDC. Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Lenovo and Pebble among top vendors.
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The art of the possible - Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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microsoft
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retailers
Microsoft Ignite NZ 2016 kicks off with an inspiring keynote by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts, unveiling a tech-filled agenda for over 1,700 attendees.
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Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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vodafone
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spark
Specialised undersea cable ship, Ile de Re, arrives in Auckland to lay final section of Tasman Global Access cable. #technology #Broadband.
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Young Kiwi declined Harvard to pursue start-up dream
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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startups
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delivery service
LazyAz, a New Zealand start-up, aims to revolutionise retail with its on-demand delivery app, which goes beyond just delivering products.
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Xero named in the top 3 for highest growth tech exporters
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero shines as a top tech exporter for NZ, scaling up global reach with a 67% surge in revenue and major job growth in Wellington.
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Kordia welcomes a new GM to its ANZ solutions team
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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kordia
Kordia welcomes Hamish Guild as executive general manager for Kordia Solutions; sets sights on consolidation and growth.
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Election broadcasts 'outdated format' to get a revamp in 2017
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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elections
Justice and Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams plans to modernise election broadcasts by removing TV and radio requirements.
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Dell EMC previews new partner program 'without unknowns'
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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network infrastructure
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transparency
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dell technologies
Dell EMC unveils new partner program, offering increased business opportunities and tier thresholds for partners.
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Nlyte's latest offering a 'win/win for colocation providers and tenants'
Wed, 19th Oct 2016
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hyperscale
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colocation
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nlyte software
Nlyte Software is a leading software company that automates the management of services provided by the data center that was founded in 2014.