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Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform
Unified Communications

Commvault integrates enhanced backup for Microsoft 365 platform

Commvault has launched an upgraded integration for Microsoft 365 users, improving cyber resilience with enhanced backup and recovery capabilities on Azure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Sysdig launches AI-driven security analyst, Sysdig Sage
Cloud Security

Sysdig launches AI-driven security analyst, Sysdig Sage

Sysdig has launched Sysdig Sage, an AI security analyst to enhance cloud security response times and capabilities with generative AI and autonomous agents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
Digital Transformation

Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth

Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens
Data Privacy

Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens

Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says
Financial Systems

Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says

A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Apica's Ascent platform now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Customer Experience

Apica's Ascent platform now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace

Apica's Ascent platform is now accessible on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, enhancing data pipeline management and offering new tools for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure users.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies
Ransomware

Global ransomware attacks drop in June as law enforcement intensifies

Global ransomware attacks dropped below this year's average in June for the first time in 2024, with 331 incidents amid increased law enforcement pressure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments
Government

Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Google's AI-driven emissions surge prompts sustainability debate
Quantum Computing

Google's AI-driven emissions surge prompts sustainability debate

Google's carbon emissions have surged nearly 50% due to AI's energy demands, urging industry leaders to seek sustainable solutions like quantum computing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Report by Infosys & MIT delves into AI-focused cloud strategies
Cloud Services

Report by Infosys & MIT delves into AI-focused cloud strategies

A report by Infosys and MIT Technology Review Insights reveals that companies with advanced cloud systems are planning substantial investments to support AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Octopus Energy sees major efficiency boost with Storyblok CMS
Unified Communications

Octopus Energy sees major efficiency boost with Storyblok CMS

Octopus Energy has streamlined content management by deploying Storyblok CMS, enabling updates in five minutes and slashing developer support requests by two-thirds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights
Data Analytics

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack to enhance data insights

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Amber Technology to showcase new automation solutions at expo
Smart Home

Amber Technology to showcase new automation solutions at expo

Amber Technology prepares to unveil its advanced automation solutions at the Integrate Expo 2024 in Sydney from 21-23 August, alongside partner ABB.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024
Agricultural Technology

Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024

Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand
Power / Energy

Contact Energy reaches 100,000 broadband customers in New Zealand

Contact Energy's broadband service has hit 100,000 customers since its 2017 launch, highlighting the surging demand for connectivity in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions
Shipping

FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions

FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border eCommerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
AI startup Sybill secures USD $11 million to enhance B2B sales
Artificial Intelligence

AI startup Sybill secures USD $11 million to enhance B2B sales

AI startup Sybill raises USD $11 million to enhance its AI assistant for B2B sales, automating lead conversion and achieving rapid growth in less than a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage
Data Protection

Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage

More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024