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DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use

Fri, 9th May 2025
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DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a unified solution offering flexible pricing to modernise SAP systems using AI and cloud services.
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XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services

Fri, 9th May 2025
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XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.
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Hyundai Motor rolls out HCloud platform for 10 million users

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Hyundai Motor Group uses Equinix data centres worldwide for its HCloud platform, boosting connected car services for over 10 million subscribers with lower latency.
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Evernet to boost managed IT services with LogicMonitor AI tools

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Evernet Systems partners with LogicMonitor to boost managed services with AI-driven monitoring, enhancing IT performance and operational insights for clients.
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Hyundai deploys HCloud in global Equinix centres for car services

Thu, 8th May 2025
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its private HCloud platform in Equinix data centres globally to enhance connected car services for over 10 million users.
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Transparency urged to build stronger client-agency trust

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Helen Johnson, Tangram's founder, urges agencies to boost transparency in client relationships, citing that 40% of clients may switch partners within six months.
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Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market

Tue, 6th May 2025
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The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.
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AI-powered EH Hiring tool offers free job matching in NZ

Tue, 6th May 2025
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job seekers
Employment Hero launches EH Hiring, an AI tool offering New Zealand employers free access to pre-screened candidates from a 1.5 million-strong pool.
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Dynabook launches Portégé Z40L-N AI-powered laptop for business

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Dynabook unveils the lightweight, AI-powered Portégé Z40L-N laptop, boasting advanced security, self-replaceable battery, and rugged design for business users.
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Trend Micro launches AI threat detection for enterprise security

Mon, 5th May 2025
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Trend Micro launches AI-powered threat detection on AWS, combining NVIDIA tech to safeguard enterprises scaling up their AI operations worldwide.
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IDeaS Cruise RMS wins top TravelTech award for innovation

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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revenue management
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ideas
IDeaS has won the TravelTech Breakthrough Award for its Cruise Revenue Management System, boosting cruise lines' profitability through advanced data analytics.
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Zoho unveils advanced AI for Creator, boosts privacy focus

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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data privacy
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Zoho unveils ten new AI-powered features for its low-code platform, boosting app development speed and privacy without extra cost to users.
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Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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network security
Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
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Vistar Media brings Adstruc OOH planning software to ANZ

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.
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Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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video conferencing
Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
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Kinetics Group expands IT services with OutSource merger

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Kinetics has integrated OutSource IT, boosting managed IT service capabilities to better serve NZ businesses amidst rising demand for cloud and cybersecurity.
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Commvault unveils enhanced Cleanroom Recovery to cut downtime

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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Commvault launches enhanced Cleanroom Recovery with 'Factory Reset' to accelerate infrastructure restoration and reduce downtime post-cyberattacks.
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Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.
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SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.