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IBM betting big on multi-cloud with raft of new technologies

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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At its annual THINK event, IBM has made its intentions clear with the tech colossus investing heavily to bolster its multi-cloud strategy.
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IDC forecast 'exploding' cognitive/AI opportunities in APeJ service market in 2018

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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APeJ AI services market boom: IDC predicts 78% growth in spending, forecasting AI as key for competitive edge.
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Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.
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Forrester names Adobe leader in enterprise marketing and campaign management

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Adobe shines in Forrester's latest reports, leading in enterprise marketing and campaign management, acclaimed for top scores in current offering and strategy.
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Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines' technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
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How technology will impact New Zealand by 2030

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Over 500 tech experts are gathering in Auckland today for the Digital Nations Summit to discuss the future of New Zealand's technology sector.
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Government widens CTO search despite more than 60 applicants

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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New Zealand government widens search for chief technology officer as minister Clare Curran says they haven't found the right person.
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What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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By developing an online portal that enables self-service for council interactions, Horowhenua becomes a more desirable place for businesses.
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AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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AT&T's CIOs face immense pressure in 2018 to digitise businesses and innovate, amidst rising tech disruptions from companies like Grab, Mobike, and ofo.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
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IBM Cloud now connected to BT's 'Cloud of Clouds'

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Direct connectivity to IBM Cloud data centers in Asia, and Australia as well as Mainland Europe and the US will arrive over the coming months.
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Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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More than half confided their company would need to adopt new technology within the next three years in order to evolve and stay competitive.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Tim McNamara, founder of Hut34, shares insights on chatbots, IoT integration, and tackling Australia's blockchain talent drought in our exclusive interview.
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Cloud 2.0 and Open API - IDC's 10 predictions for the NZ IT industry

Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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IDC forecasts NZ's digital economy will thrive by 2021, with major investments in Cloud 2.0 and open APIs reshaping the IT industry landscape.
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Scaling digital business: Making “everywhere, everyone and everything” a reality

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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While digital creates new possibilities across all industries, it also poses a big challenge to traditional IT models.
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Frost & Sullivan names Indonesia's top data center service provider

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Frost - Sullivan honours top Indonesian companies for leadership, innovation, customer service and product development.
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Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Equinix highlights the rise of private blockchains, AI's mainstream breakthrough, and IoT's edge computing needs among its eight IT predictions for 2018.
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IT incidents costing businesses more than $150,000 every time, survey finds

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Organisations are experiencing five critical IT incidents per month, each costing organisations upwards of NZ$150,000 to the business.
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A new data center IoT architecture with useful analytics linked to digital services & automation

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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These incidences demonstrate how the lines between IT and the IT-supported businesses are becoming blurred. All industries are being affected.
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Online fraud leaves APAC consumers wary of digitalization

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Rampant online fraud in APAC is shaking consumer trust in digital services, with a new study revealing one in five people directly impacted by fraud.