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Microsoft New Zealand demonstrates robust growth despite economic fluctuations
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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microsoft
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investment
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financial results
Despite economic upheaval, Microsoft New Zealand sees a robust 11.48% rise in revenue, solid growth in assets, and an impressive equity surge, indicating strong financial performance.
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Oracle New Zealand posts remarkable turnaround in 2023 financial results
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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oracle
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financial results
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asset management
In a significant reversal, Oracle New Zealand recorded a NZ$7.64m net profit in 2023, bouncing back from a NZ$7.5m loss in 2022, despite a marginal dip in revenue.
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Lumen's groundbreaking Wi-Fi 7 device set for Quantum Fiber users
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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smart home
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wireless networks
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ar, vr & metaverse
Lumen Technologies unveils a new Wi-Fi 7 device for Quantum Fiber users, promising significant speed upgrades and optimised Wi-Fi experience for smart home and business sectors.
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ESET uncovers malicious Python projects spreading via PyPI
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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malware
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blockchain
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martech
ESET Research has discovered a series of malicious Python projects distributed via PyPI repository, introducing a customised backdoor into Windows, Linux systems, and stealing personal data.
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Level Access set to acquire digital accessibility innovator UserWay
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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ai
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investment
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m&a
Digital accessibility giant, Level Access, announces deal to acquire AI tech firm UserWay, expanding accessibility solutions reach for organisations of varying sizes.
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AI market study predicts shift in vendor dominance by 2024
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Futurum Intelligence's AI enterprise survey predicts surprising power changes within AI deployment vendors, potentially deposing traditional IT suppliers by 2024.
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Mtest Labs forms significant partnership for advanced tech testing
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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devops
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partner programmes
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apm
Mtest Labs has inked a key partnership with a headline tech company for extensive testing of advanced AR, ML and Gen AI applications, underlining its prominent role in cutting-edge technology testing.
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
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Hands-on review: Logitech Lift vertical ergonomic wireless mouse
Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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reviews
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logitech
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software
The Logitech Lift wireless mouse, a budget-friendly ergonomic device designed for smaller hands, offers left-handed functionality, customisable buttons and seamless wireless performance.
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Rambus unveils Gen4 DDR5 tech boosting data rate to 7200 MT/s
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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genai
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ai
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cloud services
Rambus unveils Gen4 DDR5 Registering Clock Driver, revolutionising data performance technology with an increase in memory bandwidth of up to 50%.
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Traceable AI hires Brian McDonough as Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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application security
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
In a bid to enhance growth, AI security firm, Traceable AI, hires Brian McDonough, a former team member of Snyk and Recorded Future, as Chief Revenue Officer.
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Palo Alto Networks boosts cybersecurity with Talon acquisition
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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zero trust security
Palo Alto Networks acquires Talon Cyber Security, a move that highlights the firm's growth in the cybersecurity sector and the introduction of Talon's enterprise browser technology.
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UNICOM expands immersion-ready servers in partnership with Intel and Dell
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
UNICOM Engineering advances technological horizons with an expanded portfolio of immersion-ready servers.
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Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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healthtech
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.
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ZTE Corporation unveils Cybersecurity White Paper 2023
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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edutech
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research
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whitepaper
ZTE Corporation details cybersecurity strategies centring on governance, compliance, openness, and transparency in newly released 'Cybersecurity White Paper 2023'. .
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Wearable Devices ramps up Mudra Band production for 2024 CES
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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wearables
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ai
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personal computing devices
Wearable Devices boosts production of its AI-powered Mudra Band, preparing for anticipated demand surge after its presentation at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show.
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Plug Power's green hydrogen venture powers Amazon's Colorado site
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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cleantech
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amazon
Plug Power installs electrolyzer system at Amazon's Colorado centre, contributing to the green hydrogen economy and powering over 225 hydrogen fuelled forklift trucks.
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Charging Robotics achieves milestone in wireless EV charging
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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robots
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martech
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commerce systems
Charging Robotics advances wireless EV charging in automatic car parks, marking key sustainability move.
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AtomBeam hits $3 million target in StartEngine fundraiser
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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sales
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bandwidth
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investment
AtomBeam hits $3 million startup funding, showing strong investor faith in its game-changing data-shrinking tech.
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Binance reveals year of robust growth & innovation
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
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cryptocurrency
In its 2023 end-of-year report, global blockchain ecosystem Binance charts significant industry trends despite a tumultuous year.