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Console Connect accelerates digital transformation with new launch

Fri, 7th Apr 2023
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Console Connect has launched a new Access Port service, which enables businesses to plug directly into the Console Connect platform from locations worldwide.
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Appointment scheduling software market to reach $786.2 million by 2030

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and machine learning provide significant growth opportunities in the forecast period.
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Exclusive: Envestnet | Yodlee on enhancing open banking and data infrastructure

Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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Advisors and financial service providers need innovative technology, solutions and intelligence to make financial wellness a reality for everyone.
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Data crucial to capture shoppers' wallets post-COVID

Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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First-party data strategies key to driving personalisation, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting relationships according to a new report.
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Equinix enters Africa, closing US$320 million acquisition of MainOne

Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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The completion of the acquisition augments Equinix's long-term strategy to become a leading African carrier-neutral digital infrastructure company.
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Strong close to 2021 as cloud infrastructure spend reaches $21 billion

Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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As backlogs continue to grow, pent-up demand bodes well for future growth as long as the economy stays healthy, and supply catches up to demand.
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NEXTDC's S2 data centre brings AWS Direct Connect to Sydney

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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network infrastructure
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The Sydney data centre is the fourth NEXTDC facility in Australia to host AWS Direct Connect for private network connections.
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Cloud infrastructure spending drops - report

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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The decrease comes after six quarters of year-over-year growth, and most notably compares to the 39.1% annual growth seen by the market in 2Q20.
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Bentley Systems' NZ-based software vendor Seequent acquires Minalytix

Mon, 20th Sep 2021
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Bentley Systems has announced its New Zealand based Seequent business unit has acquired Canadian software company Minalytix, developer of MX Deposit.
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Networked bot attacks increase as human-initiated attack levels fall

Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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A new report reveals that bot attack volumes grew 41% year over year, with human-initiated attacks falling 29% in the first half of 2021.
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External OEM storage revenue hits $6.9 billion for enterprise market

Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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Global market revenue for enterprise external OEM storage systems grew by over 9% in Q2 2021, reaching $6.9 billion, according to IDC.
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Xero reveals the Xero App Store - Find, trial and buy apps

Thu, 5th Aug 2021
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Xero has opened the Xero App Store, a new way for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers to discover and purchase apps.
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Alteryx and PwC bring partnership to more regions around the globe

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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Alteryx and PwC have expanded their global partnership to accelerate digital transformation across APAC and EMEA regions.
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Avast finds cybercriminals are targeting gamers with cryptomining malware

Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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Cybercriminals are using cracked games to target gamers with cryptomining malware, earning over $2 million in cryptocurrency.
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Global spending on financial crime compliance accelerates

Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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Global spending on financial crime compliance at financial institutions is forecast to reach US$213.9 billion in 2021.
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Cognizant commits $250 million to global corporate social responsibility initiatives

Mon, 1st Mar 2021
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Cognizant pledges $250m to promote economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and health and well-being worldwide.
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CFOs turning to Industry 4.0 to evolve manufacturing sector

Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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Manufacturing CFOs must embrace technology and take on strategic roles as the industry advances towards digitisation, says SYSPRO report.
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HPE, Dell tops worldwide server market - IDC

Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
Global server market revenue grew by 19.8% YoY in Q2 2020, reaching $24bn, with worldwide server shipments up 18.4% to nearly 3.2 million units.
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10 billion records sit in unsecured databases - China leads the pack

Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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A white hat hacker hacker uncovered a total of 9517 unsecured databases worldwide, collectively containing more than 10 billion entries.
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Strong second quarter for traditional PC market - IDC

Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Global PC shipments see strong growth in Q2 2020, driven by demand for notebooks during work-from-home and e-learning, according to IDC.