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COVID-19 pandemic to fuel wearables, wireless growth in 2022

Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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2022 will see pandemic-fuelled growth continue for wearables and wireless headsets, according to ABI Research.
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Business must accelerate digital transformation or risk becoming obsolete

Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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RISE with SAP offers smaller and midmarket companies the ability to accelerate their digital transformation and become intelligent enterprises.
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Kacific will use AWS to scale up broadband delivery for APAC

Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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Kacific Broadband Satellites plans to migrate its IT infrastructure to AWS to deliver broadband internet to rural areas in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
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EY: Top opportunities in technology revealed for the year ahead

Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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COVID-19 volatility prompts tech industry to prioritize attracting & retaining motivated workforce, says EY report. #technology #COVID19.
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The long-tail of COVID-19 and the evolution of ransomware

Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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The long-tail of COVID-19 means security teams are having to deal with user sprawl and device sprawl, causing big headaches in 2022.
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The Great Resignation will drive cyber attacks in 2022

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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cyber attacks
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employment
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covid-19
AI cyber security experts Darktrace predict that the Great Resignation we've seen during the pandemic will drive cyber attacks in 2022.
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Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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marketing
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strategy
Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.
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How COVID-19 has accelerated the progress of innovative payment solutions

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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martech
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payment technologies
Software technology company Synthesis lays out five ways COVID-19 has changed our behaviour and the payment solutions designed to meet the new criteria.
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Don't let the cloud 'cloud' your judgement

Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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Migrating to the cloud can accelerate digital transformation, but poor choices can be costly, warns expert. Proper planning and cost analysis are crucial.
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Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers

Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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software development
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skills shortage
New Zealand eases border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers to support sector growth, says Digital Economy Minister.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds contact tracing to indoor Asset Tracking

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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asset tracker
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds contact tracing to its indoor Asset Tracking solution, aiding social distancing efforts.
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Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.
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New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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edutech
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commerce systems
NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.
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Enterprise data strategy the bridge to post-pandemic economy - report

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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An effective enterprise data strategy can drive post-pandemic economic growth, says Cloudera report. Mature strategies correlated with higher profit growth.
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Employers looking to mesh technology with hybrid working following COVID-19 lockdowns

Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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jll
The hybrid work model is rapidly gaining popularity, prompting new office designs and technology adoption, according to a study by JLL.
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Belong accelerates intelligent automation during COVID-19 with Appian

Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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Belong, a leading provider of mobile and internet plans in Australia, is using Appian's Low-Code Platform to automate customer service actions and manage fraud.
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SAP Concur releases guide to navigating disaster resilience

Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
SAP Concur has released its findings on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and has created a guide on navigating disaster resilience.
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ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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data analytics
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martech
New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.
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Smartphone shipments to grow despite supply chain constraints

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Shipments of smartphones will grow 5.3% year over year in 2021, reaching 1.35 billion shipments, according to new forecasts from IDC.
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Adobe: Digital the way forward as hybrid workforce persists post-pandemic

Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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document management
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martech
Most workplaces in 2021 can be characterised by its digitally driven workflows, virtual meetings, interactions and collaborations.