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Unison Group sells fibre subsidiary to Tuatahi First Fibre
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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customers
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fibre
Unison Group has sold its fibre subsidiary, Unison Fibre, to Tuatahi First Fibre, expanding the provider's network across the North Island and promising enhanced services for its customers.
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IGEL & Lenovo extend partnership for global enhanced device launch
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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saas
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daas
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partner programmes
IGEL and Lenovo further their partnership to globally launch Lenovo devices, now improved with IGEL's OS pre-installed for enhanced security and easier device management.
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Workhuman launches Admin Hub enhancing Programme Managers' experience
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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hcm
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self-service
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feedback
Workhuman aims to drive efficiency in administrative tasks with the launch of Admin Hub, enabling Programme Managers to concentrate on organisational tasks and culture enhancement.
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Global remote access use set to rise by a third in 2024
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
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sso
Expectations of remote access tech usage are set to rise by almost a third globally in 2024, reveals a new report, with a corresponding increase in security measures to tackle cyber threats.
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Gluware appoints Fanzilli, Farinacci & White to advisory board
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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job moves
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gluware
Gluware, a leader in intelligent network automation, bolsters its advisory board with the appointment of industry titans Frank Fanzilli, Tony Farinacci, and Stephen White, cementing its aspiration to pioneer intelligent networks.
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Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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blockchain
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genai
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ai
Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.
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SoftIron revolutionises cloud with HyperCloud system
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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storage
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edutech
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private cloud
SoftIron revolutionises private cloud infrastructure with its new HyperCloud offering, promising universal scalability.
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Panel highlights SMB cybersecurity & sustainability issues
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Espria spearheads its first panel discussion, Optimise IT 2024, accentuating cybersecurity and sustainability challenges facing SMBs.
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ASD updates Essential Eight, strengthens phishing-resistant MFA requirements
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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devops
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martech
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commerce systems
The Australian Signals Directorate has revised the Essential Eight Maturity Model, lowering the bar for organisations and amplifying phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication requirements to fortify cyber breach prevention.
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Businesses across the globe prioritise generative AI, reveals Informatica survey
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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genai
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ai ethics & governance
Global data leaders, including Chief Data Officers, are highlighting key technical and organisational obstacles to implementing generative AI, according to Informatica's CDO Insights 2024 survey.
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HPE's Spaceborne Computer-2 heads to ISS with highest storage yet
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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spacetech
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ai
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise sends its enhanced Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Space Station, augmenting AI and machine learning capabilities with unprecedented flash-based storage power.
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CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
CommScope unveils SYSTIMAX 2.0, the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio, offering advanced solutions in structured cabling to tackle evolving technological infrastructural demands.
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Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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surveillance
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ecommerce
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investment
Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.
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eBPF Foundation & Linux reveal comprehensive study on eBPF's impact
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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windows
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cloud services
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linux
eBPF Foundation and Linux Foundation Research unveil their joint report, 'The State of eBPF', divulging the revolutionary impact of eBPF technology on kernel development and application delivery.
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Dynatrace extends AI observability to secure generative AI apps
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Dynatrace introduces AI Observability, a comprehensive platform providing end-to-end observability for Large Language Models and Generative AI apps, enhancing security, cost control and compliance.
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Cisco Systems NZ sees a 299% increase in cash and cash equivalents
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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fintech
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cisco
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pwc
Cisco Systems NZ's cash and cash equivalents soared by a staggering 299% in 2023, despite a slight dip in pre-tax profits, according to the latest financial report.
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Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.
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Kore.ai secures $150 million for AI expansion & innovation
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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financial institutions
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expansion
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kore.ai
Advanced AI tech leader Kore.ai raises $132 million in Series D funding, facilitated by FTV Capital and existing investors, aiming to boost market expansion and AI innovation.
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CrowdStrike named Leader in Forrester Wave Cloud Workload Security Q1 2024
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud security
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ai security
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cnapp
CrowdStrike takes pole position as Leader in Forrester Wave: Cloud Workload Security Q1 2024, showcasing unmatched cloud workload security prowess and paving the way for advanced AI-native cybersecurity solutions.
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Qlik launches AI Council to guide ethical, responsible development
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Qlik, an expert in data analytics, is launching its first AI Council to incorporate ethical AI development into its mission, supported by renowned AI experts.