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Virsec hits $137 million investment milestone after latest round

Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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Virsec raises $100m in Series C funding from industry players and company builders, bringing total funding to $137m.
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Massey University's School of Aviation 'takes off' with Microsoft technology

Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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 Learning to fly is an exhilarating experience. At Massey University's School of Aviation, It's about as hands-on as you can get.
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New NVIDIA powered AI Integration Hub, launched by PTC with NetApp

Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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AI Integration Hub launch designed for enterprises to use AI and data science to solve complex problems with free access.
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Tencent Cloud, InterCloud partnership to address surging demand for cloud-based services

Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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Tencent Cloud partners with InterCloud to offer enterprises seamless access to its full suite of cloud services worldwide.
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Chillisoft selected as ANZ distributor of Tripwire security portfolio

Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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Tripwire has chosen Chillisoft as the distributor of its security and compliance products in Australia and New Zealand.
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Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight

Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity has successfully reached space in its fourth rocket-powered spaceflight, with Sir Richard Branson on board.
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Velocity partnership to develop conversational artificial intelligence tech

Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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Conversational artificial intelligence success hinges on a combination of technical prowess and business optimisation expertise.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G clinches top prize at GLOMO Awards

Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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The phone won in the Best Smartphone category at the ceremony, beating out all other smartphones released in the past year.
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New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ

Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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Ava's cloud-native video surveillance solution is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with Sektor.
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Alteryx signs ongoing tech partnership with McLaren Racing

Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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Alteryx partners with McLaren Racing in a multi-year technology deal, using analytics automation to boost performance.
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Vodafone offers Ambit's chatbot tech to contact centre customers

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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A new partnership between Vodafone New Zealand and Ambit is bringing AI-based chatbots to Vodafone's contact centre customers.
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Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates

Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.
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Greenwash, false claim risks high amongst IT - report

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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New report helps IT buyers avoid greenwash and false claims, says TCO Development. Social and environmental risks high in complex product categories such as IT.
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Optimizely welcomes Donna Wilczek to board of directors

Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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Wilczek, who joins as the company's first independent director, is currently senior vice president of product strategy and innovation at Coupa Software.
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Blonde Robot to serve as APAC distributor for Telestream video platform

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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Telestream has signed an Asia Pacific distribution agreement with Australian-based Blonde Robot, expanding its market presence in the region.
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Aragon Research selects Nintex as leader in Globe for Digital Business Platforms

Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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Aragon Research recognizes Nintex as a leader in digital business platforms, alongside three major tech firms.
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CloudBolt responds to demand for hybrid cloud and automation

Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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CloudBolt Software launches Spring 21 release focusing on cost management, compliance, and codeless IT integrations.
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DCI Data Centers one step closer to building NZ facility in Auckland

Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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DCI Data Centers receives consent to build its first New Zealand data center in Auckland, with plans for more facilities to meet growing demand.
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Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan

Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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Orcon launches 8Gbps broadband plan, doubling the speed of its fastest plan less than 18 months after its 4Gbps launch.
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Epicor acquires visualisation software company KBMax

Fri, 28th May 2021
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KBMax's solutions will now come under the Epicor brand umbrella but will be marketed as a stand-alone module within the company's productivity suite.