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Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.

Stories by Tom

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Dell unveils enhanced storage for higher AI & GenAI performance
2 days ago
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enterprise strategy group
Dell Technologies has launched advanced storage solutions to heighten AI and generative AI performance, supporting quick access to data for AI workloads.
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Australian supply chain cyber breaches surge by 17% says BlueVoyant
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity breaches targeting supply chains within Australian organisations continue to intensify, according to BlueVoyant's latest report.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
3 days ago
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation
3 days ago
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Productivity Agenda debate intensifies amid discussions on the role of digitalisation in boosting UK's productivity growth.
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Black Friday sales surge signals boom in early Christmas shopping
3 days ago
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In 2023, Black Friday sales experienced growth, yet the most significant rise was observed in the days and weeks leading up to the event, according to Visualsoft.
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Microsoft & Liverpool Hospital join to develop AI for cardiology support
3 days ago
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Microsoft partners with Sydney's Liverpool Hospital to develop an AI tool for cardiology, aiming to enhance decision-making in patient care.
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BLUETTI launches AC2A, AC70, AC200L portable power stations
3 days ago
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If you’re going camping or prepping for an emergency, BLUETTI's portable power stations stand ready to silently power your gear for hours—or even days—at a time.
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Exclusive: Expansion on the horizon for SpendConsole
3 days ago
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In an exclusive interview with SpendConsole's CEO, Abid Ali, we discuss AI-driven finance innovation and expansion into the Middle East.
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WatchGuard reveals rise in remote access software exploits
3 days ago
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WatchGuard's new report reveals escalated cyber threats, including a surge in ransomware attacks and exploitation of remote access software.
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IT leaders see cloud infrastructure as leading cyber risk source
3 days ago
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cloud services
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cloud infrastructure
A study by Tenable shows that 68% of Australian IT leaders view cloud infrastructure as a chief source of cybersecurity risks.
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FICO launches advanced analytics platform for banking in India
4 days ago
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Global analytics leader, FICO, is now offering its advanced cloud-based platform to the Indian banking sector.
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Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers
4 days ago
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online fraud
Australian consumers are increasingly concerned about online shopping security, especially amid the festive season, reveals recent survey.
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Generative AI adoption slow but has potential, survey reveals
4 days ago
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Just 10% of businesses employ generative AI solutions despite potential for significant improvements, finds study.
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Six key trends set to impact infrastructure & operations
4 days ago
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data protection
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it infrastructure
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smart appliances
Gartner has identified six key trends predicted to shape infrastructure and operations in the next 12 to 18 months.
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Publicis Sapient green-lights PS Hummingbird to boost AI capabilities
4 days ago
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testing
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Publicis Sapient launches PS Hummingbird in partnership with Tquila, aiming to enhance AI and cloud-based capabilities.
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Mantel Group achieves AWS Resilience Services Competency recognition
4 days ago
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erp
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online banking
Mantel Group has become an AWS Partner, having achieved AWS Resilience Services Competency through CMD Solutions.
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Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation
5 days ago
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digital transformation
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cios
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innovation
Survey by Tech Research Asia reveals 98% of CIOs/CTOs in Australia and New Zealand struggle with digital transformation implementation due to lack of strategic clarity.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Konica Minolta with Antoniette De Marco
5 days ago
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Antoniette De Marco, who is the General Manager of Technology at Konica Minolta Australia joins us today to tell us more about Konica Minolta and the newest addition to their offerings.
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E-CTC urges better online trade support for UK small businesses
5 days ago
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The eCommerce Trade Commission pushes for enhanced online export support for UK SMEs to boost annual revenue.
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Britons struggle to spot AI-generated fake news, reveals study
5 days ago
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Study shows up to half of Britons struggle to spot AI-manufactured fake news, despite claims of discernment ability.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Kudosity with Alex Macpherson
5 days ago
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messaging
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media
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communications
Alex Macpherson, who is the CEO and Co-Founder, of Kudosity, joins us today to tell us more about Kudosity and some of his thoughts on the communications landscape.
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LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029
5 days ago
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smartphones
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at&t
LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.
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Wiise & Employment Hero partner to simplify payroll for NZ SMBs
5 days ago
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compliance
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Cloud ERP provider Wiise partners with New Zealand's HR platform Employment Hero to streamline payroll processes for SMBs.
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2023 Computer Animation Festival in Sydney celebrates international talent
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Sydney's 2023 Computer Animation Festival honours exceptional global talents and debuts a Junior Competition.