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Eagle Eye’s Jonathan Reeve weighs in on AI Appreciation Day
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye discusses the real-world impact of AI on business strategy and personalisation, emphasising the need for AI Appreciation Day.
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AI Appreciation Day: Q&A with NielsenIQ
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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physical security
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genai
AI is set to transform market research, says NielsenIQ on AI Appreciation Day. Discover the potential and challenges in AI-driven innovation.
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AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Generative AI isn't just jargon—it's revolutionising IT. Explore its strategic value, cross-functional implementation, and trust-building transparency.
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IBM appoints Hans Dekkers as GM of Asia Pacific
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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ibm
IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.
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Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintech
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cleantech
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agritech
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
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Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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agentic ai
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copilots
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fusion5
Fusion5 has been honoured with the Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for 2024, highlighting its outstanding market impact in Australia and New Zealand.
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Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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agentic ai
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copilots
Barhead Solutions has been honoured with the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its innovative Consensus for Purpose solution.
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ArisGlobal launches LifeSphere Regulatory platform with GenAI integration
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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document management
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ecm
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martech
ArisGlobal has unveiled its LifeSphere Regulatory platform, touting over 50% efficiency gains with integrated regulatory solutions and advanced GenAI features.
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Why 'trust us, we’re an exchange!' simply isn’t good enough
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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blockchain
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data privacy
Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.
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Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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fintech
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martech
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financial systems
A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.
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Hexaware launches AI app for eCommerce product descriptions
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Hexaware’s new Gen AI App, now available on AWS Marketplace, helps e-commerce retailers automate product descriptions and boost customer engagement through AI.
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SmartBear introduces Zephyr Scale with no-code automation
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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low-code
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no-code
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genai
SmartBear launches Zephyr Scale with no-code test automation via HaloAI on Atlassian Marketplace, promising to revolutionise software testing efficiency.
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Deputy launches Shift Pulse+ to boost worker engagement & insight
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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hcm
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digital engagement
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payroll systems
Deputy boosts HR suite with Shift Pulse+ upgrade, enhancing employee engagement and sentiment insights to tackle staffing and retention challenges.
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Alibaba Cloud’s Energy Expert to enhance Paris 2024 sustainability
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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energy efficient
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba Cloud's Energy Expert will be deployed at Paris 2024 to monitor energy use across all venues, enhancing sustainability efforts for the Olympic Games.
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Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.
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New Zealand completes cyber security review after IPAC threats
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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gcsb
New Zealand’s NCSC has reviewed its practices following cyber threats against IPAC members, highlighting the need for broader, more comprehensive cyber security measures.
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AMD to acquire Silo AI for USD $665 million in AI expansion
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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datacentre infrastructure
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llms
AMD plans to acquire Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab, for USD $665 million, bolstering its AI strategy and capabilities.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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digital literacy
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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devops
Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.
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Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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software development
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ai models
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.