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RAD launches video urging corporate laptop donations in NZ
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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video
Recycle A Device (RAD) unveils a video urging New Zealand businesses to donate used laptops, aiming to bridge the digital divide and promote sustainability.
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Pure Storage to support next-gen VMware vSphere vVols
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Pure Storage announced support for the next-gen VMware vSphere vVols at VMware Explore in Las Vegas, enhancing scalability and performance for enterprise storage solutions.
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Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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hcm
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data privacy
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ai
Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.
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Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.
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Salesforce to launch autonomous AI agents for sales teams in October
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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Salesforce has unveiled new AI sales tools: Einstein SDR Agent and Sales Coach Agent. Launching in October, these agents aim to boost sales efficiency.
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Exclusive: Elastic warns Australia is falling behind in Gen AI adoption
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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cx
Australia lags in generative AI adoption, risking a competitive edge as only 42% of companies embrace the tech compared to 81% in India.
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Hitachi Vantara & Broadcom unveil cloud solution for AI era
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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storage
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom have launched a cutting-edge cloud solution to help organisations enhance their AI capabilities and streamline operations.
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Elastic launches new OpenTelemetry distributions for monitoring
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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smartphones
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apm
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software development
Elastic unveils EDOT, new OpenTelemetry components enhancing infrastructure and application monitoring, promising deeper insights and enterprise support.
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Infor & AWS partner to enhance GenAI in Infor CloudSuite
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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devops
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hyperscale
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apm
Infor partners with Amazon Bedrock to power generative AI in its CloudSuite, promising 60 new use cases by year-end to enhance efficiency and innovation for customers.
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Multicloud complexity is jeopardising organisations’ digital progress
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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aiops
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open source
Multicloud complexity is threatening the digital progress of Australian and New Zealand organisations, who find managing myriad platforms increasingly challenging.
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Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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sales
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phoenix
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automation
Keap has launched the Ultimate Automator Award to honour small businesses for their innovative use of automation, with prizes including a Jeep or USD $20K.
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Intel reveals advancements in AI tech at Hot Chips 2024
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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edge computing
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genai
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ai
At the Hot Chips 2024 conference, Intel unveiled groundbreaking advancements in edge computing, AI acceleration, photonics, and SoC technology.
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Exclusive: Gigamon CEO highlights importance of deep observability
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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siem
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digital transformation
In an exclusive interview, Gigamon CEO Shane Buckley highlighted the vital role of deep observability in enhancing network security amidst rising cyber threats.
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Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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startups
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ververica
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apache flink
Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.
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AI adoption surges among New Zealand businesses – report
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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datacom
New Zealand businesses are rapidly embracing AI, with 67% now utilising the technology, up from 48% in 2023, according to Datacom’s latest research.
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Cyber leaders call for inclusivity in cybersecurity industry
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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visibility
On International Women in Cyber Day, leaders highlight the need to combat gender biases in cybersecurity, stressing systemic changes to support women's advancement.
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Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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customers
Snowflake reports Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of USD $868.8 million, a 29% YoY growth. Product revenue rose 30% to USD $829.3 million.
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Get ready for more Oracle Java licensing changes
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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software development
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oracle
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licensing
Oracle’s Java licensing is set for another shake-up. With JDK 21's release, enterprises must navigate new subscription choices or risk mounting costs.
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Dreame Technology enters New Zealand market with X40 Ultra
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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jb hi-fi
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harvey norman
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the good guys
Dreame Technology makes its debut in New Zealand, launching the X40 Ultra robotic vacuum across 17 JB Hi-Fi stores in September 2024.
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Confidential AI gains traction as businesses adopt generative AI
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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encryption
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physical security
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genai
Businesses adopting generative AI tools must implement Confidential AI solutions to protect proprietary data and maintain robust Zero Trust policies.