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Widespread uncertainty and distrust about data privacy in ANZ
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Almost 40% of Australians and New Zealanders do not trust third-party organisations to keep their personal information safe, according to OpenText.
Hootsuite announces acquisition of SaaS provider Sparkcentral
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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saas
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social media
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hootsuite
Hootsuite acquires Sparkcentral, a SaaS provider for digital customer engagement, expanding its social customer care capabilities.
Flight Centre Travel Group updates CX and operations with K2 Cloud
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK's Flight Centre Travel Group has enhanced its customer experience and operational efficiency using Nintex's K2 Cloud.
Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere
Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis has announced the global availability of its flagship cybersecurity product and plans to build over 100 micro data centers worldwide.
Remote working brings benefits to businesses, but it's not without its challenges
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
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wfh
Remote working has brought numerous benefits, but stress, burnout, and technical issues are hindering productivity, says a study by Adaptavist.
Poor data decision-making by Australian organisations impact bottom line - report
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Organisations that invest in creating data-to-insights (D2I) capabilities through modern data and analytics pipelines are seeing significant gains.
Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration
Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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it departments
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cloud migration
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covid-19
Australia/New Zealand IT leaders were more likely to invest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in response to remote work than their counterparts.
Vend to empower retailers with Pointy for Google integration
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The integration will enable retail stores using Vend to showcase their products online through Pointy to help drive traffic in store.
Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cognizant acquires cloud-native company New Signature to expand its Microsoft cloud solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2020.
Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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vpns
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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it training
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.
Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges
Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.
Company-X works on WebAR and WebVR
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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digital transformation
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martech
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software development
New Zealand's Company-X is pioneering WebAR and WebVR solutions, providing immersive experiences without the need for dedicated software or hardware.
Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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spacetech
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iot
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myriota
Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
COVID-19 pressure on business escalates
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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healthtech
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globaldata
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covid-19
More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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uc
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iot
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5g & beyond
A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.
M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
MEF board of directors appoints new member
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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digital transformation
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mef
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job moves
MEF appoints Aamir Hussain of Verizon Business Group to its board, bringing over 25 years of tech expertise to drive the ambitious MEF 3.0 initiative forward.
Security around personal data a growing concern for Kiwis
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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data privacy
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personal security
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digital identity
New Zealand aims to create an inclusive digital identity environment with growing awareness leading to the development of a Digital Identity framework.
Re-Leased makes new hire to aid global expansion
Fri, 27th Dec 2019
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intelligent operations
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re-leased
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job moves
Re-Leased appoints Gabrielle Cutfield as global head of people and operations as it expands into the US and Canada.