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Powerco joins Chorus to enhance Coromandel fibre network
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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uc
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power / energy
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cleantech
Powerco partners with Chorus to use spare capacity on its new 164-kilometre dark fibre network in the Coromandel, enhancing power reliability and connectivity.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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Unauthorised discounts cost fleet companies millions yearly
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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data science
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fleet management
Fleet operators in New Zealand are losing thousands annually due to unauthorised discounts and poor pricing practices, according to FOYI.
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Cloudera reveals observability solutions for secure networks
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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public cloud
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genai
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data privacy
Cloudera has launched Cloudera Observability Premium On-Premises and Cloudera Observability Premium for Public Cloud Data Hub.
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Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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low-code
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no-code
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software development
Celonis and Emporix unveil the AI-driven Emporix Orchestration Engine, promising real-time, end-to-end process optimisation with Celonis' Process Intelligence.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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expansion
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run
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cagr
HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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study
A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
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Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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storage
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smartphones
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hybrid cloud
The distributed cloud market is set to grow from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by rising IoT device adoption and edge computing demand.
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Advancing New Zealand’s AI landscape with micro data centres
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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edge computing
New Zealand's AI infrastructure is evolving with micro data centres, which enhance cloud services, reduce latency, and improve network connectivity.
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Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
Workday and AWS deepen their relationship to bolster generative AI solutions, aiming to transform customer experiences, enhance productivity, and streamline business processes.
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People are talking about RFID again… Here’s why
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
RFID technology is making a retail comeback, thanks to cost reductions and multifunctional handheld readers, revolutionising inventory management and customer experience.
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Elastic expands Elasticsearch API support to Amazon Bedrock models
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Elastic's Elasticsearch Open Inference API now supports Amazon Bedrock-hosted models, enhancing developers’ ability to create RAG applications with ease.
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Analytic Partners enhances leadership team with key hires
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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leadership
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analyst report
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job moves
Analytic Partners boosts senior team with Tina Moffett and Jason McNellis, aiming to drive strategic growth and enhance commercial analytics leadership.
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AI breakthroughs: Curing dementia, bringing back the dead
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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ethics
Ever wanted to communicate with someone after they have passed? Well, one company is allowing people to do exactly that.
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AI-driven sourcing cuts costs by 20% for Global 2000 firms
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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procurement
AI-driven procurement by Globality and HFS Research shows Global 2000 firms boosting productivity by 70% and cutting costs by 20%, enhancing efficiency.
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Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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social media
Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.
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AttackIQ launches Mission Control to simplify BAS management
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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devops
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apm
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cybersecurity
AttackIQ launches Mission Control, enhancing Enterprise Breach and Attack Simulation for distributed teams. The new feature aims to streamline security testing and improve ROI.
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Gartner names Cato Networks as Leader in 2024 SASE Quadrant
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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network security
Gartner names Cato Networks a Leader in 2024 Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting the success of its Cato SASE Cloud Platform in simplifying IT complexity.
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Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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genai
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ai
Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.
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Surge in hybrid cloud adoption drives need for better security
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
A study by Kaspersky and ISG reveals a surge in hybrid cloud and containerisation adoption, highlighting urgent needs for advanced cloud security solutions.