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Colt DCS to launch new hyperscale data centre in Chennai by 2027
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digitalisation
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cloud adoption
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colt data centre services
Colt Data Centre Services embarks on building its 18th global site, a hyperscale data centre in Chennai, to support India's digital transformation and bolster its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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DE-CIX launches carrier-neutral enterprise partner program
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iot
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internet exchange
DE-CIX unveils the first-of-its-kind carrier-neutral enterprise partner programme to cater to surging demand for AI, IoT, and cloud data.
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IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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recruitment
Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.
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EIZO & Aras Innovator unite to streamline manufacturing processes
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it in manufacturing
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erp
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aras
Aras, the digital thread supplier, and EIZO, the industry electronics manufacturer, team up to modernise and economise manufacturing via a reliable digital connectivity solution.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
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it in healthcare
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iwd
Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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Australia's 5G edge at risk over slow business adoption
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digitalisation
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agriculture
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digital economy
Australia is at risk of losing 5G technology advantage due to slow business uptake, despite sturdy infrastructure and consumer adoption, warns AMTA.
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Bitera boosts Indonesia's digital economy with new data centre
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indonesia
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digital economy
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digitalisation
Bitera, a world-class data centre, has opened in Indonesia, aiming to boost the country's digital economy and combat the current under-penetration of data centre capabilities.
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Nemetschek Group's ALLPLAN, FRILO, & SCIA brands merge in AEC sector overhaul
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branding
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digitalisation
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productivity
Nemetschek Group reveals merger of its AEC brands, ALLPLAN, FRILO, and SCIA, to heighten data-driven design-to-build workflows under the ALLPLAN umbrella and boost productivity in the construction sector.
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Exclusive: How Amdocs is powering CSPs in the B2B telecom evolution
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Amdocs is leading the way in the B2B telecom evolution, providing innovative solutions to Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and unlocking new avenues for growth.
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Claro Colombia to utilise AI solution from TCS & VIAVI for network issues
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network infrastructure
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cx
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martech
Telecoms firm Claro Colombia teams up with TCS and VIAVI Solutions to integrate an AI-based solution for real-time network monitoring, anticipating a significant customer experience enhancement.
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Inadequate digital adoption costs firms over $1m per week
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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it spending
Lack of digital adoption costs enterprises over $1.14m weekly, despite IT spend set to hit $5 trillion in 2024, finds WalkMe's annual report.
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AirTrunk & ib vogt partner for Malaysian data centre renewable energy deal
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power / energy
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malaysia
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renewable energy
Asia Pacific data centre specialist AirTrunk partners with renewable energy developer ib vogt, inking Malaysia's first ever data centre renewable energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreement.
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Huawei & Yancheng's Net Zero Carbon Project wins Energy Globe Award
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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ai
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iot
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huawei
Huawei and Yancheng Power Supply Company's joint venture, the Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus Project, earns the prestigious Energy Globe Award for a modern blend of clean energy and digitalisation.
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CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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nz
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financing
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.
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Nigeria's REGIC enhances operations with Kissflow digital shift
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nigeria's oldest insurance provider, REGIC, revolutionises operations by adopting the Kissflow Low-Code Platform, enhancing efficiency and customer service.
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Nemetschek Group invests in construction finance start-up Briq
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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accounting systems
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digital transformation
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project management
Software solutions giant Nemetschek Group discloses investment in US start-up Briq, aiming to boost digitalisation in the construction industry with its finance automation platform.
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Telstra International & Trans Pacific Networks launch Echo cable
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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iot
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bandwidth
Telstra International, the global division of telecommunications giant Telstra, is partnering with Trans Pacific Networks to launch the Echo cable, a new subsea system set to provide a direct, high-speed link between the US and Singapore.
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Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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power / energy
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sustainable it
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schneider electric
John Atherton to steer Eaton Electrical ANZ as Managing Director, eyeing strategic expansion after impressive track record in the power sector.
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Leaseweb launches Multi-CDN service in Asia Pacific region
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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gaming
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saas
Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.
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Aryza acquires Oyster Bay Systems & Profile Data Services
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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integration
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digitalisation
Aryza acquires Oyster Bay Systems and Profile Data Services to enhance its footprint within the UK and Europe's loan management landscape, offering seamless and integrated software solutions.
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Lilian Lam takes helm as Exclusive Networks' Singapore Country Manager
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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storage
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bi
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big data
Lilian Lam assumes role as Singapore Country Manager for cybersecurity specialist Exclusive Networks, aiming to boost business development and tackle the evolving cyber threat landscape.
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Valiant TMS boosts automation efficiency with Realtime Robotics' solution
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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testing
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productivity
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software
Valiant TMS improves automation processes efficiency, using Realtime Robotics' Optimisation-as-a-Service solution, reducing robot cycle time by 17% and programming time by half.
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China's computer market to recover 4% by 2024 says Canalys
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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apple
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technology gifts
After an 18% decline in 2023, Canalys predicts Mainland China's PC market will recover with a 4% rise by 2024, backed by IT investments from corporates.
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Surge in ransomware attacks surpasses yearly predictions
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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digitalisation
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ncc group
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productivity
Unprecedented surge in global ransomware attacks in 2023 outstrips yearly prediction, according to NCC Group report.