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Malaysia investing in data-driven future – but obstacles remain

Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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The country has openly expressed its desire to become the prime destination for high-tech industries in Southeast Asia.
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How enterprise tech will evolve in 2019

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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DataArt forecasts a technology revolution in 2019, predicting leaps in open banking, personalised retail, blockchain, and IoT, reshaping industry landscapes.
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Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.
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Why 2019 is the year of post-modern analytics

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Data is the new currency driving the modern economy. Here are five trends that show 2019 will be the year of post-modern analytics.
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NZ's 'smartest street' underway in Auckland

Tue, 4th Dec 2018
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Spark, with the help of several partners, has installed IoT devices in a 300m stretch of an Auckland street in a major step toward smart city status.
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Spark strengthen ties with Māori Language Commission

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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The two have signed a mahi tahi Memorandum of Understanding for Spark to continue providing digital support for the promotion of te reo Māori.
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Five digital trends that will dominate the enterprise landscape in 2019

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Evolving technology and data trends are paving the way to significant IT and network architecture changes in 2019.
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Report gives voice to Kiwis experiencing digital exclusion

Tue, 6th Nov 2018
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People surveyed in the report say they feel excluded, isolated, powerless and have limited opportunities because they are unable to access the internet.
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Spark to open triple-level flagship store in Commercial Bay

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Spark will be one of the landmark retailers setting up shop in one of the country's newest shopping destinations next year.
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Vodafone and Telstra partner to bring security solutions to NZ

Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Vodafone security management services aim to help businesses navigate their security landscape and manage risk.
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IDC NZ: Telcos finally going digital

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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The report says New Zealand telecommunications companies are transitioning to become genuine digital services providers.
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Gartner CIO survey: enterprises are entering third IT era

Fri, 19th Oct 2018
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The role of the CIO will remain crucial in the era of digital business, according to Gartner's annual survey of CIOs.
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4K UHD TV popularity rising, driven by digital services

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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As streaming services, sporting events and movies are stepping up their HD game, shipping of TVs that support the 4K UHD format are rising in kind.
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Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.
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Seeing past the complexity of a cloud-based future

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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The complexity of cloud environments is making it increasingly difficult for IT teams to manage user experience and optimize digital performance.
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Equinix: Interconnection between businesses to grow 10x the internet

Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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There are a number of reasons for the meteoric growth of private connectivity between businesses, all of which Equinix has highlighted in its latest study.
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Huawei aims to reinvent intelligent network maintenance

Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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By applying intelligent technologies and risk management capability, the service will be able to measure network health and predict network risks.
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Downtime a crippling issue in APAC State of Wi-Fi Study

Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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Ruckus has released findings from its study of 1200 organizations in APAC who collectively have lost US$53m from downtime in the last 12 months.
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Hybrid cloud: Platform of choice, or split-personality?

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Hybrid cloud may complicate digital transformation if deployed hastily, with identity crises and compatibility issues. A three-step approach is recommended.
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APJ customers don't really trust companies with their data - report

Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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A report by CA Technologies reveals a significant trust gap in the APJ region, as consumer confidence in data protection by companies scores only 63 out of 100.