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Poor data decision-making by Australian organisations impact bottom line - report

Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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Organisations that invest in creating data-to-insights (D2I) capabilities through modern data and analytics pipelines are seeing significant gains.
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Post-COVID-19 outlook from ANZ IT leaders reveals accelerated investment in cloud migration

Thu, 13th Aug 2020
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Australia/New Zealand IT leaders were more likely to invest in artificial intelligence and machine learning in response to remote work than their counterparts.
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Vend to empower retailers with Pointy for Google integration

Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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The integration will enable retail stores using Vend to showcase their products online through Pointy to help drive traffic in store.
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Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature

Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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Cognizant acquires cloud-native company New Signature to expand its Microsoft cloud solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2020.
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Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access

Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.
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Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia

Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.
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Companies' digital etiquette still a little rough around the edges

Wed, 1st Jul 2020
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Australians are more comfortable with drinking alcohol on a video conference than other nationalities, a new survey has found.
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Company-X works on WebAR and WebVR

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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New Zealand's Company-X is pioneering WebAR and WebVR solutions, providing immersive experiences without the need for dedicated software or hardware.
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Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
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COVID-19 pressure on business escalates

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
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Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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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.
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M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
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MEF board of directors appoints new member

Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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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.
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Security around personal data a growing concern for Kiwis

Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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New Zealand aims to create an inclusive digital identity environment with growing awareness leading to the development of a Digital Identity framework.
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Re-Leased makes new hire to aid global expansion

Fri, 27th Dec 2019
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Re-Leased appoints Gabrielle Cutfield as global head of people and operations as it expands into the US and Canada.
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Veritec appoints Melanie Milsom as new partner manager

Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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She will be responsible for developing and driving the company's partner strategy with specific responsibility for the company's Microsoft relationship.
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2020 Prediction: The rise of meaningful communication

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Influential technologies in 2020 include the evolution of bots, real-time engagement, cybersecurity, AI sales, trust, and 5G.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
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Women in Payments Symposium recognises leaders & rising stars

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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The awards included five categories: Emerging Leader, Innovation, Thought Leader, Advocate for Women, and Distinguished Payments Professional.
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Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.