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Jessie Chiang
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Jessie has been storytelling for as long as she can remember. She's worked as a radio reporter and also as a podcast producer. What attracts her most to being a journalist is meeting different people and being exposed to completely new topics. She enjoys hiking and can always do with a snack.
Former TechDay team member.

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BNZ launches first tap-on-phone point of sale app in NZ

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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Bank of New Zealand has launched BNZ Pay, an innovative mobile app for retailers that transforms an Android device into a contactless payment terminal.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Incode Technologies

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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iam
Jonathan Andresen joins us today to discuss the identification and authentication solutions offered by Incode.
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Why security needs to shape your journey to the cloud

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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iaas
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
It's estimated that 80% of workloads could be in the cloud in the next few years. How can you make all that data secure?.
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TeamViewer and Siemens to innovate product lifecycle space with AR

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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product management
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tablets
TeamViewer's new partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software to bring the power of TeamViewer's AR platform, Frontline, to Siemen Teamcenter software.
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OutSystems joins SAP PartnerEdge program, integrates solutions

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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OutSystems joins SAP PartnerEdge program with a build focus, making it easier for businesses to connect with SAP solutions.
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CERT NZ helps open source community with upgrade of Samba

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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open source
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
A collaboration between CERT NZ, Catalyst and the open source community has created a major update for Samba, making it more secure.
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EY launches cybersecurity centers in NZ amidst rising cyber threats

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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EY is launching two cyber security centers in New Zealand, with a potential third, to combat rising threats, including a partnership with Microsoft.
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Pure Storage revolutionises St George's Hospital systems

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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storage
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data analytics
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage has modernised St George's Hospital's data storage environment to ensure round-the-clock, high-speed access to critical patient information.
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Getting your IT fleet devices up to speed with ThingsAt

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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supply chain
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fleet management
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it management
Tech talent shortage and impending recession increase pressure on businesses. ThingsAt offers device management as a service for cost savings and efficiency.
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Dicker Data posts first-half revenue of $1.459 billion

Tue, 26th Jul 2022
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supply chain
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dicker data
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financial results
Dicker Data has announced revenue growth of about 36% in the first half of the financial year, with unaudited revenue reaching AUD $1.459 billion.
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How to make Artificial Intelligence work for your company

Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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rpa
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healthtech
Accenture's report finds only 12% of nearly 1200 companies worldwide have advanced AI to transform their business. How do you ensure you're one of them?.
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Infobip's SMS and WhatsApp services are now available through Microsoft

Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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uc
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open source
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microsoft
Infobip has integrated its WhatsApp and SMS channels through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing.
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Bitdefender identifies 192 active ransomware families worldwide

Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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martech
Bitdefender says the most prevalent of the 192 active ransomware families was WannaCry, which accounted for 42% of detections.
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Dunedin City Council uses Spark IoT network for new water measuring system

Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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iot
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council
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spark
Dunedin City Council has implemented a smart water metering solution using Spark's IoT network, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Minors using Discord servers to spread malware for cash

Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
Online community of minors found creating and spreading malware, using dedicated Discord servers as discussion boards, according to Avast.
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ASI Solutions wins Microsoft's reseller partner award for FY22

Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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microsoft
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resellers
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surface
ASI Solutions has won Microsoft's FY22 Surface Partner Special Recognition Award for Surface Reseller of the Year Asia award.
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Nearly 90% of Kiwis worried kids will give away personal info online

Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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online safety
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content creation
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report
Nearly nine in ten New Zealanders believe children will give away personal information online, says Norton research.
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Sektor selected as exclusive distributor for Bosstab in ANZ

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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healthtech
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sektor
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distributors
Sektor says it's delighted to announce its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Bosstab products in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kacific wins big at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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spacetech
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wireless networks
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healthtech
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins gold and silver awards at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards for its innovative technologies and services during Covid-19.
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The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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cartech
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supply chain
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data privacy
As New Zealand grapples with AV technology, data privacy and cybersecurity concerns loom large, with experts urging for prompt regulations.