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Trend Micro and NTT DOCOMO partner on 5G security

Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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Trend Micro partners with NTT DOCOMO to develop 5G security solution, aiming to provide a secure environment for users in the 5G era.
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Gartner: most global organisations are not equipped for 'new ways of work' solutions

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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The analyst says such solutions are an important pillar for organisations who want to support mobile, team-oriented and nonroutine ways of work.
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VeeamON: How ANZ helped make Veeam what it is today

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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The ANZ region is an important one to Veeam, not just financially but in shaping the company's very approach to the market.
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Mario returns to Nintendo's Switch

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Super Mario Odyssey marks Mario's triumphant return to the Nintendo Switch, offering an expansive 3D adventure with new abilities and captivating kingdoms.
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Apple reveals their picks for the most popular apps, music and movies of 2017

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Apple has announced the most popular apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, and podcasts of 2017, highlighting emerging trends and indie creators.
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Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
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Sony's latest robot puppy may melt your heart

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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Sony's new Aibo robot puppy, with its AI-driven curiosity and unique personality development, is ready to melt hearts and enrich lives.
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No thanks Alexa: Aussies reluctant to embrace AI home assistants

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Despite their love for online shopping, Aussies are hesitant towards AI home assistants like Google Home and Amazon's Alexa, research reveals.
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Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 8, hopefully this one won't randomly catch fire

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 8, aiming to reassure users with robust safety checks and exciting features after the Note 7 combustion scandal.
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No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Private equity giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Affinity Equity Partners end takeover talks with Vocus, causing a drop in share prices.
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Qualtrics: Amp up experience management & retain customers

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Today you must craft your product and pricing long before your customers experience it and if your market is changing, you can't be the last to know.
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Data and analytics: Too difficult to understand?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Data and analytics can derive significant value for some organisations, however, the concept may be too difficult for some to grasp.
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New chief as IBM NZ transforms how it does business

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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IBM New Zealand announces Mike Smith as new managing director, replacing Rob Lee who is set to retire. Smith will focus on client and partner relationships.
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Personal health will look completely different by 2020

Wed, 16th Mar 2016
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Health monitoring devices are set to triple by 2020, with over 70 million worldwide, according to a study by Juniper Research.
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Wellington start up expands international video presence

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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New Zealand video review company Wipster has partnered with global video platform Vimeo to expand its international presence.
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'Wrapped for Pride!' ANZ shows support for upcoming Pride Festival

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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ANZ New Zealand transforms its Ponsonby branch into a pride-themed art installation to celebrate the Auckland Pride Festival.
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What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
Customer

The keys to thriving in the age of the customer

Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
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2016 will be the most consequential year for companies adapting to the age of the customer says Forrester. So how do you ensure your business thrives?.
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Evolve on track to secure 85 kindergartens by end of March, eyes more centres

Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Evolve Education Group, the listed childcare business, said it's on track to settle its acquisitions as forecast in its prospectus and is eyeing fu.
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More on me: Deidre Steyn, ICONZ Webvisions

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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It may have been a long and winding road to get there, but for Deidre Steyn, the technology industry was always going to be a natural fit for her talents.