About Tom
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 8
Qualys offers free cybersecurity platform access after NCSC guidance
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
In response to updated patching guidance from the UK's NCSC, cloud-based IT solutions provider Qualys is offering free 30-day access to their Enterprise TruRisk Platform.
AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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edutech
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
Wasabi Technology's leadership reveals how their first-class object storage responds to unique ANZ cloud challenges and global industry trends.
Denodo collaborates with Google Cloud to boost AI capabilities
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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genai
Data management leader, Denodo, announces cutting-edge collaboration with Google Cloud, integrating its platform with Vertex AI for accelerated AI-ready data access.
BeyondTrust takes over Entitle to boost cloud estate security
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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saas
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pam
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iam
BeyondTrust's acquisition of privilege management solution Entitle will bolster its privileged identity security platform.
Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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data protection
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dr
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network infrastructure
Commvault bolsters global cyber resilience with the acquisition of Appranix, aiming to help enterprises swiftly recover operational capacities post-outages or cyberattacks.
Optimation reaches the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 finals
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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optimation
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online services
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web applications
Optimation, a tech solutions provider, is a finalist in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024 for their pioneering product, Optimation Connect.
Hitachi Vantara launches transformative hybrid cloud platform
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
Hitachi Vantara unveils the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, a hybrid cloud solution set to revolutionise data management and mitigate threats with reliable resiliency measures.
CommScope launches AI-driven RUCKUS suite for hospitality sector
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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network infrastructure
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iot
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wireless networks
CommScope unveils AI-driven RUCKUS Networks solutions for the hospitality sector, promising operational efficiency boosts, increased sustainability and enhanced brand loyalty.
Cogo & Personetics introduce AI-powered sustainable banking
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Cogo partners with AI-firm Personetics, pioneering climate-conscious banking by aiding customers in understanding and managing their carbon footprints based on their spending habits.
ExpressVPN research raises awareness of DNS leak risks
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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edutech
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN highlights hidden DNS leak risks in a ground-breaking research paper, sparking industry-wide security implications.
Pegasystems introduces AI coach to boost workflow efficiency
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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rpa
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genai
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ai
Pegasystems launches Pega GenAI Coach, an AI-guided tool offering contextual advice within workflows to optimise operations.
Smart Water Meters set to revolutionise Australian utilities
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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cloud services
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bi
Australian utility adopts smart meters, partnering with Amdocs for data-driven water conservation and enhanced digital metering capabilities.
Check Point boosts email security with new AI-powered features
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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dr
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email security
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ai
Check Point Software Technologies bolsters email security with new features, including unified quarantine and DMARC monitoring to combat advanced phishing threats.
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant now widely available as add-on
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
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agentic ai
Adobe has opened up the full range of capabilities of Acrobat AI Assistant with an add-on subscription which will transform customer interactions with PDFs and enhance productivity.
Adobe set to revolutionise video production with new AI tools
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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martech
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digital entertainment
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genai
Adobe is set to revolutionise video creation with its new generative AI tools within Premiere Pro, streamlining workflows and facilitating seamless object editing in scenes.
Gartner outlines top tech trends transforming public sector by 2024
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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ai
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government
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public sector
Gartner outlines the top five tech trends set to transform the public sector by 2024, including adaptive security and AI for decision intelligence.
Sapro-Tech forms strategic partnership with top NZ fashion firms
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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climate change
NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.
IBM strengthens cyber resilience alliance with Cohesity
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cohesity bolsters its cyber resilience initiative with IBM, accelerating the development of data security capabilities across hybrid cloud environments, with IBM listed as a key investor.
Exclusive: How Fluent Commerce is shaking up the OMS industry
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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ai
In an exclusive, Fluent Commerce's Chief Strategy Officer, Jamie Cairns, illuminates how the Australian firm is revolutionising how global businesses manage orders and inventory.