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ANZ needs to catch up in sustainable IT practices

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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clean technologies
Many businesses in the ANZ region are falling behind in sustainable IT practices compared to the ASEAN region, according to a report by Paessler AG.
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Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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it services
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Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.
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Forrester research reveals new metaverse outlook

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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blockchain
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Forrester's report reveals the need for businesses to develop a strategy for the metaverse, as consumer demand remains low and familiarity is limited.
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Apple unveils redesigned iPad in four vibrant colours

Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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5g & beyond
It features a 10.9-inch liquid retina display, the A14 Bionic chip, advanced cameras, fast wireless connectivity, USB-C, and support for the Folio keyboard.
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52% of ransomware incidents started with compromise of unpatched remote services

Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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The exploitation in remote services has become the primary initial access vector in ransomware attacks over the past year.
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Slower spending, turbulent economy to make 2023 planning difficult

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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supply chain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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strategy
Business leaders who plan for 'business as usual' spending increases will fall short, according to Forrester's 2023 Planning Guides.
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JAVLN partners with Bombora to help aid international expansion

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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NZ InsurTech company JAVLN has partnered with Australian pre-IPO fund manager Bombora Investment Management to fund a further international expansion.
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Hybrid work and looming metaverse expected to impact collaboration

Fri, 6th May 2022
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Hybrid work, when coupled with the build-up to the metaverse, creates a foundation for both the collaboration and immersive markets.
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Tell-tale hints before volcanic eruptions found using AI

Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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Artificial intelligence algorithms identified precursors to volcanic eruptions, potentially improving alert systems, researchers find.
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Game review: Mini Motorways (PC)

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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gaming
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computer game
Dinosaur Polo Club's follow-up to Mini Metro, Mini Motorways has added Wellington, NZ to the list of cities players can cover with roads.
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Test data as a precursor for the move to SAP S/4HANA

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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As the move to SAP S/4HANA draws closer for many businesses, organisations should ensure they prepare for the transition properly.
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Game review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (PlayStation 5)

Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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gaming
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game review
The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is possibly the strongest in the series yet. The Dark Pictures Anthology is certainly getting better as it goes on.
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Cohesity unveils new SaaS solutions to combat ransomware attacks

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
The security and governance offerings keep customers a step ahead of bad actors launching sophisticated ransomware attacks.
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The case for continuous Intelligence in APAC cities

Wed, 4th Aug 2021
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smart cities
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analyst report
Data is most useful at the exact time it is captured, leading to a fundamental rethink in how it should be treated, writes Hazelcast CTO John DesJardins.
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How 'infusing analytics' creates data-driven operational success

Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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data analytics
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planning
When an organisation gives their employees access to data analytics, it gives their talent pool access to context to make the best decision — all in real-time.
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Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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gaming
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microsoft
Now, for the very first time, Xbox gamers can experience a true civil aviation flight simulator on their Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles.
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How infusing analytics can empower the future of work

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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payroll systems
The ripple effects of the pandemic, economic shifts and new ways of working are increasing pressure on organisations to become more data-driven.
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Cloud-based email threats capitalising on chaos of COVID-19

Mon, 8th Mar 2021
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro blocked 16.7 million high-risk email threats that slipped past webmail providers' native filters, an increase of nearly a third on 2019 figures.
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Game review: Assassin's Creed Vahalla

Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla departs from its stealthy roots, adopting action RPG gameplay and next-gen graphics, but some fans may be disappointed.
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Interview: Forcepoint explains how to better respond to data risk

Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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data protection
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supply chain
What is the current state of play in terms of data risk from both a broad business perspective and specialist SOCs/security teams?.