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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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Dell unveils enhanced storage for higher AI & GenAI performance

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
Dell Technologies has launched advanced storage solutions to heighten AI and generative AI performance, supporting quick access to data for AI workloads.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Exclusive: Expansion on the horizon for SpendConsole

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
In an exclusive interview with SpendConsole's CEO, Abid Ali, we discuss AI-driven finance innovation and expansion into the Middle East.
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WatchGuard reveals rise in remote access software exploits

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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malware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
WatchGuard's new report reveals escalated cyber threats, including a surge in ransomware attacks and exploitation of remote access software.
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Generative AI adoption slow but has potential, survey reveals

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Just 10% of businesses employ generative AI solutions despite potential for significant improvements, finds study.
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Six key trends set to impact infrastructure & operations

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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data protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Gartner has identified six key trends predicted to shape infrastructure and operations in the next 12 to 18 months.
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Publicis Sapient green-lights PS Hummingbird to boost AI capabilities

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Publicis Sapient launches PS Hummingbird in partnership with Tquila, aiming to enhance AI and cloud-based capabilities.
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Mantel Group achieves AWS Resilience Services Competency recognition

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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fintech
Mantel Group has become an AWS Partner, having achieved AWS Resilience Services Competency through CMD Solutions.
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Survey reveals ANZ CIOs struggling with digital transformation

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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management
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it management
Survey by Tech Research Asia reveals 98% of CIOs/CTOs in Australia and New Zealand struggle with digital transformation implementation due to lack of strategic clarity.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Konica Minolta with Antoniette De Marco

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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printing
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Antoniette De Marco, who is the General Manager of Technology at Konica Minolta Australia joins us today to tell us more about Konica Minolta and the newest addition to their offerings.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Kudosity with Alex Macpherson

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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messaging
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media
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multimedia
Alex Macpherson, who is the CEO and Co-Founder, of Kudosity, joins us today to tell us more about Kudosity and some of his thoughts on the communications landscape.
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LTE & 5G broadcast market forecast to hit $1.8 billion by 2029

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
LTE and 5G broadcast market tipped to grow at 9.9% CAGR, reaching a value of $1.8bn by 2029, says report.
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Wiise & Employment Hero partner to simplify payroll for NZ SMBs

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Cloud ERP provider Wiise partners with New Zealand's HR platform Employment Hero to streamline payroll processes for SMBs.
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2023 Computer Animation Festival in Sydney celebrates international talent

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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animation
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computer graphics
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content creation
Sydney's 2023 Computer Animation Festival honours exceptional global talents and debuts a Junior Competition.
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87% increase in cybersecurity investment by ANZ CIOs says Gartner

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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ANZ tech executives predict a significant hike in cybersecurity investment in 2024 due to escalating threats and tighter regulations.
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Binance pioneers first-ever cryptocurrency banking triparty agreement

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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blockchain
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disruption
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digital asset management
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented the first cryptocurrency banking triparty agreement, reducing counterparty risk.
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RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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devops
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software development
In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.
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Exclusive: Why WithSecure continues to expand and evolve

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
In an exclusive interview, WithSecure VP of APAC and Japan for Cloud Protection, Jussi Wäre, discusses growth in cybersecurity and cloud solutions.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Denodo with Alberto Pan

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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data science
Alberto Pan, who is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Denodo, joins us today to tell us more about Denodo and some of thoughts on the trending topics of today.
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New report sees JB Hi-FI NZ profit before tax decline by 69%

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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JB Hi-Fi New Zealand has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 30th June 2023, audited by international firm Deloitte.