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Imee Dequito

Former TechDay team member
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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.

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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Health Technologies

Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enhances cybersecurity features
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise enhances cybersecurity features

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has unveiled enhanced cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple, ensuring compliance with the NIS 2 Directive in the EU.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
IT pros face challenges with AI in app development by 2025
Application Security

IT pros face challenges with AI in app development by 2025

OutSystems' 2025 report reveals 88% of IT professionals are exploring generative AI for app development, amid concerns over security and integration challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Crypto

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028
Unified Communications

Dell foresees USD $110 billion APJ AI investment by 2028

Dell Technologies forecasts a technological shift in AI and human-computer interaction at its Predictions 2025 briefing, predicting USD $110 billion investment by 2028.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs
Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools
Artificial Intelligence

Diligent enhances platform with AI & Google Drive tools

Diligent has unveiled enhancements to its One Platform, introducing AI Smart Prep and Google Drive integration to boost board efficiency and meeting preparation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel
Christmas

Rise in Christmas hotel bookings boosts international travel

Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security
DevOps

OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security

OpenText has partnered with Secure Code Warrior to enhance security in software development by integrating real-time training into its Fortify product suite.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Adidas debuts physical shoes from STEPN GO NFT tie-up
Unified Communications

Adidas debuts physical shoes from STEPN GO NFT tie-up

Adidas has unveiled its first physical shoe range, featuring 1,200 pairs of limited-edition Ultraboost 5s, in a collaborative leap with STEPN GO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware
Malware

Cybercriminals exploit encrypted channels for malware

A recent Zscaler report reveals a 10% increase in cyberthreats via encrypted channels, now 87% of all attacks, with manufacturing most targeted.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity
Network Infrastructure

Cubic & Skylo team up to boost vehicle connectivity

Cubic Telecom and Skylo Technologies have partnered to integrate satellite connectivity into vehicle solutions, enhancing global communication capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets

Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Fortinet FortiSASE earns top AAA rating from CyberRatings
Firewalls

Fortinet FortiSASE earns top AAA rating from CyberRatings

Fortinet's FortiSASE has received a 'AAA' rating from CyberRatings.org, demonstrating exceptional cloud security and network performance capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for market leadership
Hybrid Cloud

Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for market leadership

Gigamon has clinched Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Best Practices Market Leadership Award for its outstanding performance in the Global Network Packet Brokers Industry.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024
Large Language Models

Alibaba Cloud named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024

Alibaba Cloud has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Public Cloud Platforms Q4 2024, scoring highly for its AI innovations and infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director
EduTech

LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director

LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools
EduTech

AI tool boosts student performance by 47% in schools

Education Perfect's AI-feedback tool shows a 47% improvement in student performance across trials in over 100 Australian and New Zealand schools.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

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