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Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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financial systems
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productivity
Xero is offering a NZD $20,000 prize to a tech-focused Kiwi small business through its Beautiful Business Fund competition, aiming to boost innovation.
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AI success—and what data storage has to do with it
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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hyperscale
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Cloud services and AI innovations are transforming data storage demands. Hard drives remain vital, offering cost-efficiency over flash in data centres.
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Logic Wireless: New Motorola Solutions body worn video distribution Australasia announcement
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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edutech
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surveillance
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healthtech
Logic Wireless to distribute Motorola Solutions' Body Worn Video portfolio across Australasia, providing cutting-edge security solutions for diverse sectors.
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Exclusive: A look at HPE Aruba Networking's Wi-Fi 7, AI solutions
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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edutech
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ai
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cleantech
HPE Aruba Networking unveils AI-powered, security-first solutions and upcoming Wi-Fi 7 technology, aiming to meet diverse regional demands and drive innovation.
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Kami reaches $300 million valuation with new US investment
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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investment
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students
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teachers
New Zealand’s ed-tech star Kami secures major investment from Boston Ventures, boosting its valuation to $300 million and reaffirming its global ambitions.
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Recogni unveils Pareto, a breakthrough in AI chip efficiency
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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genai
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ai
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ai models
Recogni unveils Pareto, a groundbreaking logarithmic number system offering enhanced power efficiency, speed, and chip size for generative AI, set to revolutionise AI chip design.
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Rackspace launches new OpenStack solution for critical workloads
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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open source
Rackspace Technology launches Rackspace OpenStack Enterprise, reaffirming commitment to open-source cloud solutions for secure, efficient, and scalable workloads.
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Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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Expel and modePUSH have joined forces to bolster cyber threat response, enhancing managed detection and incident response capabilities for clients.
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WalkMe unveils AI updates in Summer 2024 product release
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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llms
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agentic ai
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copilots
WalkMe's Summer 2024 updates boost AI capabilities with enhancements to WalkMeX, offering proactive, contextual advice to revive AI productivity in workplaces.
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Zendesk & Meta boost proactive customer communication with Relay
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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whatsapp
Zendesk has teamed up with Meta to launch Relay, an app in the Zendesk Marketplace that boosts customer engagement via WhatsApp with proactive messages.
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F5 expands partnerships to lead in multi-cloud networking
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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cloud security
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open source
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netapp
F5 expands tech partnerships with NetApp, Red Hat, and Console Connect, aiming to lead in multi-cloud networking; several customers report significant benefits.
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Onside unveils new biosecurity tech to protect NZ's primary sector
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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apm
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software development
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primary industries
New Zealand’s agri-tech firm Onside has rolled out a biosecurity app mapping 16,000 rural properties, enhancing monitoring and compliance across primary industries.
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NVIDIA partners with Getty Images to revolutionise AI content creation
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ai models
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nvidia
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istock
NVIDIA backs Getty Images and iStock with AI tools to revolutionise media creation. New features generate high-quality images swiftly, aiding designers and developers.
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One New Zealand to launch EonFibre for wholesale customers
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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uc
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connectivity
One New Zealand plans to launch EonFibre, a dedicated fibre business tailored for wholesale customers, enhancing connectivity across New Zealand.
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Business travel challenges for APAC in 2024 revealed by SAP Concur
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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sap
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social issues
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sap concur
SAP Concur's survey reveals major 2024 challenges for APAC business travel, citing disruptions, sustainability concerns, and the integration of AI solutions.
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Cint launches Study Creator tool to streamline brand lift studies
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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edutech
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martech
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branding
Cint unveils Study Creator, a new tool within Lucid Impact Measurement, to hasten the setup of brand lift studies and offer marketers quicker, more relevant insights.
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Report reveals data security risks in non-production environments
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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data protection
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devops
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apm
Perforce’s inaugural Delphix 2024 report warns 54% of firms face data breaches in non-production environments, urging better data protection and compliance.
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Nozomi Networks & SEL strengthen cybersecurity partnership
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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iot security
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iot
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cloud services
Nozomi Networks partners with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for cybersecurity software integration, enhancing security for critical infrastructure industries globally.
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AI viewed more favourably in leadership roles, survey finds
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
A Kaspersky survey reveals growing trust in AI, with 34% viewing it as better than humans in leadership and 57% ready to use AI for daily task management.
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New Zealand partnership targets accessible digital services
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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emergency services
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community
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partnerships
A new partnership, Ghost is for All, aims to transform New Zealand's digital services, focusing on accessibility for 1.1 million disabled citizens.