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espresso Displays selects Oracle for ERP transformation
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Australian technology firm espresso Displays has chosen Oracle NetSuite to modernise its operations and support global expansion, enhancing efficiency across all sectors.
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Specsavers to save big by switching support to Spinnaker
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Specsavers is set to save a significant amount over the next three years by switching support services from Oracle to Spinnaker, enhancing customer experience.
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Truecaller iPhone app update introduces new caller ID tech
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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smartphones
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data privacy
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privacy
Truecaller has unveiled a major update for its iPhone app, introducing real-time caller ID and automatic spam blocking, enhancing user privacy and experience.
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AI apps see 180% growth, TikTok leads social downloads
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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social media
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tiktok
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Sensor Tower's latest report reveals a booming global mobile economy, with users logging 4.2 trillion hours and AI apps surging to a billion-dollar market.
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Akamai uncovers critical Kubernetes flaw for Windows nodes
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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cloud security
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ai security
Akamai's security team has revealed a serious flaw in Kubernetes, allowing remote code execution on Windows endpoints, posing significant risks to clusters.
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Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
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Qt introduces AI Assistant for cross-platform UI development
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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software development
Qt Group has launched the Qt AI Assistant to enhance UI development, aiming to reduce tedious tasks while supporting integration with multiple programming languages.
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New Zealand invests NZD $20bn in data infrastructure boom
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.
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AI in 2025: Multi-modal, data access, & infrastructure
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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storage
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Haoyuan Li, CEO of Alluxio, predicts that by 2025, multi-modal training and innovative data strategies will reshape AI infrastructure and its deployment.
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Rockwell Automation releases 2024 sustainability report
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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dei
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cybersecurity
Rockwell Automation has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing global progress in sustainable practices and advanced technologies across various industries.
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CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
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Expert insights on safeguarding data in a digital world
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
As Data Privacy Day approaches, industry leaders stress the importance of robust measures to enhance data security amidst growing digital vulnerabilities.
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Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Data Privacy Day approaches, a new survey reveals 70% of Australians feel powerless over their data, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced data protection.
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Alexander Hecker to lead CHERRY's global peripherals unit
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Alexander Hecker has been appointed Senior Vice President Global Peripherals at CHERRY, effective 1 February 2025, to lead a division restructuring.
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Asia-Pacific firms focus AI spend on tech over talent
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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A new Accenture survey reveals that while 87% of Asia-Pacific businesses plan to boost generative AI investments, notably more is allocated to technology over human talent.
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Ajay Garg joins Saviynt as Chief Development Officer
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Ajay Garg has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Saviynt, bringing extensive expertise from Palo Alto Networks to enhance the identity security platform.
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Myriad360 appoints first Chief Marketing Officer, Halterman
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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collaboration
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Myriad360 has appointed Samara Halterman as its inaugural Chief Marketing Officer, enhancing its leadership team to drive growth and innovation.
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Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software engineering
SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.
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New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.
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New Relic sets science-based targets for net-zero by 2030
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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hyperscale
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dei
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supply chain
New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.