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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.

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Exclusive: The BlueVoyant philosophy driving success

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Exploring the efficacy of BlueVoyant's 'good, accurate and fast' philosophy: rapid growth in Australia and a reliance on AI make the cybersecurity firm a standout in the global industry.
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Review: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - The future is here

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Blazing the trail for next-gen smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra impresses with its superior AI features and unrivalled screen, despite some thermal hiccup.
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Kacific awarded top honours at the PTC Awards 2024

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has scooped the Outstanding Satellite Company and Innovation of the Year accolades at the PTC Awards 2024.
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Keeper Security announces compatibility with Apple Vision Pro

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Keeper Security has declared its software compatibility with Apple Vision Pro, facilitating secure login to applications and boosting the user experience with autofill functionalities.
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Wiise partners with Endeavour & Thyme to bolster NZ market

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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Cloud ERP platform Wiise partners with New Zealand tech providers Endeavour and Thyme Technologies, aiming to streamline the operations of NZ's SMBs.
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Cloud migration services market set to hit $55.55bn by 2032

Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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The market forecast predicts the cloud migration services industry to soar from USD $12.03 billion in 2022 to USD $55.55 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 16.80%.
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Rippling's $11.25B bolster for Asia-Pacific with Sydney HQ opening

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Rippling, the US-based workforce management giant, has launched in Australia, marking the initiation of a multi-year investment strategy in the ever-growing Asia-Pacific region.
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Commvault reports strong Q3 results with 11% revenue growth

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Data management giant Commvault reports an 11% YoY increase in Q3 total revenues at USD$216.8 million and a 17% rise in annual recurring revenue.
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Exclusive: How Amdocs is powering CSPs in the B2B telecom evolution

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Amdocs is leading the way in the B2B telecom evolution, providing innovative solutions to Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and unlocking new avenues for growth.
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Wi-Fi Alliance selects CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 Platform

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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CommScope's RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 AP is the sole commercial access point in the global Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 test bed, marking a key milestone in global Wi-Fi performance.
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RUCKUS is embracing the Wi-Fi 7 revolution - you should too

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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RUCKUS Networks backs the imminent Wi-Fi 7 technology, anticipating improvements to efficiency, security and user experiences, in sectors like enterprise and healthcare.
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New Zealand enjoys 7.3% surge in digital advertising revenue

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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IAB New Zealand's Q3 2023 report reveals a 7.3% year-on-year surge in digital advertising revenues, reaching $534.8m, signalling a bright future for the sector.
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Medallia unveils AI product innovations at Experience '24 conference

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Medallia unveils AI-powered innovations and Agile Research tool at Experience '24 conference, marking a shift towards real-time customer experience personalisation.
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SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024 winners unveiled

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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SAP Australia and New Zealand celebrate the year's top performers within its partner network through the annual SAP ANZ Partner Excellence Awards 2024.
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Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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Google joins the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity as a steering member, reinforcing efforts to boost transparency and tackle misinformation in digital content.
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Verint tops in Asia Pacific for workforce solutions, says Frost & Sullivan

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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Verint, acclaimed for its AI-powered customer engagement solutions, has been distinguished as the leading provider of workforce management.
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Exclusive: How Kyndryl is guiding digital transformation in ANZ

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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Under the guidance of Cloud Practice Lead, Michael Vincetic, Kyndryl ANZ is steering enterprises through their digital transformation journey by leveraging AI and cloud technologies.
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Exclusive: Claroty's cybersecurity evolution in ANZ digital shift

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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Claroty's ANZ Regional Director, Leon Poggioli, details the firm's pioneering role in the defence of cyber-physical systems amid accelerating digitalisation in ANZ.
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Fortinet's Q4 financial results show promising growth for 2023

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity giant Fortinet reports encouraging Q4 2023 results with a 10.3% revenue boost to $1.42bn and a yearly income increase of 20% to $5.30bn.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.