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Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
Former TechDay team member.

Stories by Tom - Page 12

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Twilio unveils Unified Profiles & Agent Copilot for customised interactions

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Twilio introduces Unified Profiles and Agent Copilot to its Flex platform, using Segment's customer data to provide personalised, data-informed customer experiences and bolster employee productivity.
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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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Adobe enhances Experience Cloud for optimised customer engagement

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Adobe boosts its Experience Cloud line with enhanced functionalities, empowering brands to optimise customer engagement through data-unified, personalised cross-channel journeys.
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Adobe & Microsoft unveil AI-powered tools for marketers

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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Adobe and Microsoft have unveiled a groundbreaking partnership to boost marketers' efficiency, merging Adobe Experience Cloud with Microsoft Copilot for a next-level AI-powered work experience.
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Adobe & Henkel extend partnership for AI-driven automation

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Adobe enhances Henkel's customer engagement with AI-driven automation and uses Adobe Firefly and Adobe Experience Cloud to augment personalised content.
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APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.
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CrowdStrike & HCLTech unite to boost managed security solutions

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike aims to bolster the digital security transformation of companies worldwide through a strategic alliance with tech giant HCLTech.
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 promotes passwordless future with YubiKey

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Yubico's YubiKey collaborates with Microsoft's Surface Pro 10 for Business for NFC-based, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication.
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ANZ retailers struggle with omnichannel experience

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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ANZ retailers struggle with inventory accuracy, hindering smooth omnichannel shopping experiences, according to a Manhattan Associates study.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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RiverSafe & DomainTools unite for enhanced cyber threat defence

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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RiverSafe forms a strategic partnership with DomainTools to enhance cyber threat detection, combining expertise and advanced intelligence for bolstered cybersecurity protections.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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Dynatrace named as 'Leader' in 2024 GigaOm Radar Report

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Dynatrace, a unified observability and security expert, achieved the 'Leader' ranking in the 2024 GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud Observability Solutions.
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Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.
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Exclusive: CyberArk and the evolving role of CISOs

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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CyberArk's Thomas Fikentscher discusses the growing cybersecurity threat, highlighting an expected surge in identity-related breaches and the integral role of CISOs.
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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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RUCKUS named Leader in WLAN Campus Networks report

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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RUCKUS Networks, CommScope's enterprise division, earns recognition for outstanding WLAN solutions in campus networks, as per ABI Research's report.
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New Zealand SMEs explore alternative funding amid economic strain

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Economic stress leads 81% of NZ's SMEs to express concern over securing funds, forcing them to explore alternative finance methods.
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DataStax to boost RAG use cases with NVIDIA integration

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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DataStax is set to enhance retrieval-augmented generation use cases through its new integration with NVIDIA, providing faster and cost-effective AI data solutions.
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Check Point & NVIDIA launch AI Cloud Protect solution

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Check Point Software collaborates with NVIDIA to launch 'Check Point AI Cloud Protect', a solution designed to increase security for AI cloud infrastructure.