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Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.
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Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.
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AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.
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DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
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Logistics firms in Australia & NZ ramp up tech spending, face hurdles

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Eighty per cent of Australian and New Zealand logistics firms see tech as vital, with 94% aiming to boost spending despite hurdles in integration and ROI tracking.
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Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.
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Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.
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New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.
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CloudBolt named Leader & Fast Mover in 2025 GigaOm report

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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CloudBolt has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm report for its innovative cloud management platform and unified operations.
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Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Stanford's AI Index Report reveals record private investment of USD $109.1 billion in 2024, with AI adoption soaring across industries globally.
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AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Experts highlight how asset-centric firms must adopt AI carefully using a Walk, Jog, Run approach to integrate transformation and governance effectively.
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Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Taboola has unveiled Predictive Audiences, an AI-powered tool on its Realize platform to boost ad targeting and improve conversion rates for advertisers.
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A look ahead: Experts weigh in on 2025 cybersecurity trends

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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As experts forecast 2025's cybersecurity trends, organisations are urged to enhance their defences against evolving AI-driven threats and embrace unified security solutions.
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CyberArk on cybersecurity predictions for 2025

Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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As threats evolve, CyberArk predicts that by 2025, businesses must prioritise identity security and resilience to tackle increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals.
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Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.15 enhances hybrid cloud AI capabilities

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Red Hat has launched OpenShift AI 2.15, enhancing AI scalability and adaptability for enterprises operating in hybrid cloud environments.
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Check Point predicts AI will shape cyber threats by 2025

Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies has forecasted major cybersecurity challenges for 2025, with AI-driven attacks and ransomware a key concern for businesses.
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Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.
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SAS unveils Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace at Summit 2024

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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At Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024, SAS introduced SAS Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace, a tool to generate precise synthetic data, enhancing prediction, planning, and innovation for businesses.
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Gartner reveals top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2024

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Gartner, Inc. shares eight cybersecurity predictions for 2024 onwards at Sydney summit, underlining the transformative role of generative AI in closing skills gap and reducing employee-related incidents.
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A third of GenAI services to use autonomous agents by 2028, Gartner predicts

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Gartner predicts that by 2028, a third of interactions with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will employ autonomous agents for task completion, possibly transforming workplace operations across sectors.