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Growth tops New Zealand firms' priorities, says cloud report
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Datacom's latest Annual Cloud Report shows New Zealand businesses prioritising growth, with over 40% planning to boost cloud computing budgets this year.
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Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Binance New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.
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Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking
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digital transformation
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
Generative AI is revolutionising banking in Australia and New Zealand, with 79% of banks progressing beyond initial adoption stages to enhance operations.
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MongoDB launches version 8.0 with major performance boosts
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data protection
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microsoft
MongoDB has unveiled the launch of MongoDB 8.0, boasting significant performance enhancements and optimised scalability aimed at modern application development.
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AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says
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Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.
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Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
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iam
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genai
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data privacy
Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.
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SquareX highlights Google Chrome extension security flaws
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cybersecurity
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software development
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google
SquareX highlights flaws in Google Chrome's Manifest V3, revealing browser extension risks that could expose users to data theft and phishing threats.
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CrowdStrike expands Marketplace with over 260 security products
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hyperscale
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
CrowdStrike's expanded Marketplace now features over 260 listings from 140 partners, including AWS and NVIDIA, enhancing its Falcon cybersecurity platform.
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Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding
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cfo
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Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.
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How strategic customer experience technology implementation drives digital transformation success
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Strategically implemented customer experience tech is revolutionising digital transformation in Australia and New Zealand, driving efficiency and growth.
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Brave introduces Leo AI, partners with NVIDIA for GPU boost
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data privacy
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ai
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ai agents
Brave's new AI assistant, Leo AI, leverages NVIDIA GPUs to enhance privacy-focused web browsing with rapid content summarisation and query response.
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Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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cleantech
Oliver Hill becomes the New Zealand Country President for Schneider Electric and PDL, aiming to drive sustainable growth and innovation from 29 October 2024.
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Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
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data privacy
Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.
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WalkMe recognised as leader in Digital Adoption Platforms
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digital transformation
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martech
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personalisation
WalkMe, recognised by Gartner as the leading Digital Adoption Platform provider, is revolutionising the market with AI-powered solutions.
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AI startup Vieu secures USD $11m in seed funding for growth
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llms
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angel investors
Seattle AI startup Vieu raised USD $11 million in seed funding, boasting rapid growth and promising to revolutionise B2B sales with trust-building tech.
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Radware launches advanced threat intelligence service
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Radware unveils its Threat Intelligence Service, offering real-time attack data to boost threat detection and response times for security teams.
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Twilio integrates OpenAI's Realtime API for AI voice tech
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cx
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martech
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public sector
Twilio integrates OpenAI's Realtime API, allowing over 300,000 clients to enhance voice experiences using the multilingual, multimodal GPT-4o model.
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Accenture, NVIDIA boost AI adoption with new business unit
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genai
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ai
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nvidia
Accenture and NVIDIA launch a new business unit to promote AI adoption, aiming to meet the surging demand sparked by USD $3 billion in bookings.
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Otago University to establish tech hub presence in Queenstown
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edutech
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education
The University of Otago plans a permanent site in Queenstown, aiming to boost local growth and technology innovation, aligned with Vision 2040.
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ANZ SOC teams distrust legacy tools, turn to AI solutions
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
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ai security
A Vectra AI report reveals 69% of ANZ SOC practitioners fear missing cyber threats due to legacy tools, while AI gains trust as a modern solution.