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Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
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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
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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
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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
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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
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iot
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microsoft
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
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vpn
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testing
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cybersecurity
ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
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Pegasystems introduces AI coach to boost workflow efficiency
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cloud services
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workflow automation
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ai
Pegasystems launches Pega GenAI Coach, an AI-guided tool offering contextual advice within workflows to optimise operations.
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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
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gaming
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edutech
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creative technologies
Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
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ThoughtSpot appoints Ahmed Quadri as Chief Customer Officer
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
In a strategic move to enhance its customer experience, AI-Powered Analytics firm, ThoughtSpot, appoints veteran tech leader, Ahmed Quadri, as its new Chief Customer Officer.
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Keepit appoints cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen as new CISO
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cloud services
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dr
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compliance
Cybersecurity veteran Kim Larsen takes on Chief Information Security Officer role at SaaS data backup leader Keepit, expected to augment security advisory capabilities and service development.
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Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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intel
Rising concerns over 'deepfakes' pave the way for the booming AI Deepfake Detector Tool Market, which is set to reach over USD $5.7 million by 2034, propelled by advancements in AI and cloud solutions.