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Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
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M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
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MEF board of directors appoints new member

Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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MEF appoints Aamir Hussain of Verizon Business Group to its board, bringing over 25 years of tech expertise to drive the ambitious MEF 3.0 initiative forward.
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Security around personal data a growing concern for Kiwis

Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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New Zealand aims to create an inclusive digital identity environment with growing awareness leading to the development of a Digital Identity framework.
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Kiwis concerned over digital identity and personal data

Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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Kiwis worry as 79% report concerns over digital identity and data sharing. A significant behavioural shift sees 73% altering their online habits for privacy.
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Re-Leased makes new hire to aid global expansion

Fri, 27th Dec 2019
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Re-Leased appoints Gabrielle Cutfield as global head of people and operations as it expands into the US and Canada.
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PlayStation to release 'Back Button' for DualShock controller

Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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Sony PlayStation is launching a new Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4, arriving with limited stock and restricted to the US and Canada from 23 January.
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Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?

Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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As e-wallets gain popularity, criminals find new ways to exploit our behaviours and beliefs. Are we trading convenience for vulnerability?.
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2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Cloud Chamber has already started work on the next BioShock game, which is expected to spend several years in development, according to 2K.
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Snowflake furthers AWS integration with AI/ML certification

Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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Snowflake strengthens ties with AWS by achieving AI/ML Competency status, enhancing its cloud data platform's integration and customer experience.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
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eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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eBay has ridded itself of its massive ticketing marketplace StubHub – and sold it to controversial ticketing platform viagogo.
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Women in Payments Symposium recognises leaders & rising stars

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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The awards included five categories: Emerging Leader, Innovation, Thought Leader, Advocate for Women, and Distinguished Payments Professional.
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Kaspersky to store data of US and Canada customers in Switzerland

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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In a bid to bolster digital trust, Kaspersky will relocate data from US and Canadian customers to Switzerland and open a new Transparency Center in Brazil.
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Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.
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healthAlliance announces new CFO

Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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Simon Jones appointed new CFO for healthAlliance, the shared ICT services provider for Northern Region district health boards. #healthcare #finance.
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Finally, the esports battleground is safer and fairer for everyone

Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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Finally, the esports industry has something of a universal code of conduct when it comes to fair play and fun.
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Cohesity nabs Veritas exec for chief revenue role

Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Michael Cremen appointed chief revenue officer for data management company Cohesity, bringing 25 years of experience in the industry.
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Adobe provides a 'jolt' of inspiration through Amazon Alexa

Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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Adobe launches a new Alexa skill, the Inspiration Engine, providing creatives with inspiring quotes, exercises, and visual prompts to spark imagination.
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Security industry riddled with gender diversity issues & burnout

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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Gender and racial disparities persist in the cybersecurity industry, with over 91% of professionals identifying as male, according to a survey by Exabeam.