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Most enterprise PCs ill-equipped for AI-induced security threats
2 days ago
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cybersecurity
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cyber resilience
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absolute security
A staggering 92% of enterprise PCs lack sufficient RAM to support emerging AI technologies, introducing high-risk security issues, reports Absolute Security's Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024.
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NAB Show 2024: Harnessing GenAI for media's next frontier
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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ml
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ai
The NAB Show 2024 illuminated the potential of General AI (GenAI) in media but also highlighted the gap between its hype and readiness, with Qvest pointing the way forward.
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Understanding the importance of data quality in causal AI
3 days ago
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ai
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data management
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data quality
Causal AI's ability to diagnose root causes of problems relies heavily on data quality, a factor centred on five pillars: accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness and relevancy.
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Intel unveils Hala Point, world's largest neuromorphic system
3 days ago
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ai
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engineering
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cpu
Intel's Hala Point, the world's largest neuromorphic system with 1.15 billion neurons, will elevate brain-scale computing research at Sandia National Labs and optimise telecoms via Ericsson Research.
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92% of global PCs ill-equipped for modern AI, warns Absolute Security
3 days ago
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pc hardware
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ai
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cyber resilience
Almost 92% of PCs worldwide fail to meet basic requirements for AI applications, revealing serious security and cyber resilience risks, says a report by Absolute Security.
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Three ways employees can spot a deepfake scam
3 days ago
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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mfa
As deepfake scams surge globally, employees are urged to be vigilant and adopt common-sense checks, including 'liveness' checks and using internal codewords.
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Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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guidance
In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.
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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
3 days ago
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cloud services
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public cloud
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aws
New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
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Qualtrics appoints Gurdeep Singh Pall as AI Strategy President
3 days ago
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microsoft
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voip
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contact centre
Qualtrics, renowned experience management firm, welcomes Gurdeep Singh Pall as its first-ever President of AI Strategy. The former Microsoft executive will steer the AI-enriched evolution of experience management for customers and employees.
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Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage
3 days ago
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data protection
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storage
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digital transformation
Wasabi Technology's leadership reveals how their first-class object storage responds to unique ANZ cloud challenges and global industry trends.
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Microsoft, Siemens unite to streamline IoT & digital twin tech
3 days ago
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microsoft
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iot
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integration
In a partnership to curb IoT fragmentation, Microsoft and Siemens are merging the Digital Twin Definition Language with the Thing Description standard, aiming for seamless integration and interoperability.
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Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
3 days ago
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microsoft
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power / energy
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ai
At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.
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Cado Security unmasks Cerber ransomware threat to Confluence servers
3 days ago
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ransomware
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encryption
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cybersecurity
Cyber security firm, Cado Security, uncovers revelations about a Linux variant of Cerber ransomware exploiting vulnerabilities in Confluence servers using the CVE-2023-22518 exploit.
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Expereo boosts global connectivity with Fixed Wireless Access
3 days ago
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cloud services
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Expereo expands its portfolio with Fixed Wireless Access, delivering resilient global network solutions to businesses in 190 countries, enabling swift deployment even in remote locations.
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Denodo collaborates with Google Cloud to boost AI capabilities
3 days ago
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Data management leader, Denodo, announces cutting-edge collaboration with Google Cloud, integrating its platform with Vertex AI for accelerated AI-ready data access.
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AI is here to stay - share market fads versus trends
3 days ago
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ml
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investment
AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.
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Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
3 days ago
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optimation
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online services
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auckland
Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.
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Hitachi Vantara launches transformative hybrid cloud platform
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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storage
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hitachi Vantara unveils the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, a hybrid cloud solution set to revolutionise data management and mitigate threats with reliable resiliency measures.
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SYSPRO survey reveals manufacturing sector's strategic shift amid crises
3 days ago
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big data
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bi
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it in manufacturing
SYSPRO's third annual Global CFO Survey suggests a strategic shift in the manufacturing sector towards enhanced operational resilience and efficiency amid macro-economic disruptions.
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Last Energy showcases micro nuclear reactor to the public
3 days ago
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colocation
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ai
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nvidia
Last Energy, a nuclear energy start-up, unveiled a prototype of a micronuclear reactor at a conference, positioning it as an affordable, sustainable solution for the high energy demands of data centres.
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CommScope launches AI-driven RUCKUS suite for hospitality sector
3 days ago
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network infrastructure
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iot
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commscope
CommScope unveils AI-driven RUCKUS Networks solutions for the hospitality sector, promising operational efficiency boosts, increased sustainability and enhanced brand loyalty.
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BlackLine appoints Jeremy Ung as new Chief Technology Officer
3 days ago
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cloud services
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microsoft
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public cloud
Jeremy Ung joins digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, Inc. as CTO, leveraging over two decades of software engineering expertise to guide their cloud platform's tech direction.
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InsightsAI: The future of workforce management
3 days ago
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ai
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workforce management
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productivity
Insightful introduces InsightsAI, an innovative AI-driven tool designed to revolutionise management practices with its ability to measure and enhance workforce health and productivity.
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Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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digital banking
Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.