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SAS expands managed services portfolio to Amazon Web Services
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cloud services
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managed services
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public cloud
SAS broadens its SAS-hosted managed services to include AWS, offering customers vast deployment, management options, and installation support.
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Australia will soon experience the power of 6 GHz Wi-Fi
3 days ago
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wireless networks
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connectivity
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wifi
Wi-Fi 7 is the second generation of wireless to utilise the 6 GHz spectrum and is on track to make its mark this year.
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Optiva & GDi partner to enhance telecom operator services
Last week
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network management
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martech
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cdp
Optiva and GDi team up to provide CSPs with integrated BSS and OSS software, linking billing and customer data to network management, delivering faster time-to-market and improved customer experiences.
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Colt Technology Services scoops top HKEX Award for derivatives data
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awards
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market
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hong kong
Colt Technology Services recognised as Top Derivatives Data Vendor globally at 2023 HKEX Awards, highlighting the company's significant contribution to capital market data provision.
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CyberCure appoints Kiwi veteran Steve McCabe as Chief Strategy Officer
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cybersecurity
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strategy
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wellington
New Zealand's CyberCure appoints cybersecurity veteran, Steve McCabe, as Chief Strategy Officer, reinforcing its growth plans with his 27 years of industry experience.
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Applause survey reveals prevalent use & concerns about Gen AI
This month
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chatbots
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contact centre
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ai
A survey by Applause reveals consumers increasingly use AI-powered chatbots for everyday tasks, despite growing data privacy concerns and frequent inaccuracies.
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Transforming legal firms into tech-savvy visionaries – the paradox
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edutech
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cloud services
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ai
Despite acknowledging the benefits of technology, conservatism in legal firms is impeding the adoption of AI and legal tech tools; ongoing education and real-world examples may be the remedy.
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Fastrack Technology's three keys to making the most of colocation
Last month
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cloud services
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dr
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colocation
As more businesses seek cloud-like features with regulatory compliance and security, colocation facilities have proven essential.
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Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
Last month
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physical security
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funding
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business
Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort
Last month
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iwd
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gender diversity
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strategy
On International Women's Day 2024, businesses are urged to bolster inclusivity via collective efforts amidst reports that women continue to feel excluded, despite heightened DE&I investments.
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Riverbed improves AI-driven automation for IT service desk efficiency
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it automation
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ai
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services
Riverbed expands its AI-driven automation capabilities, enhancing IT service desk efficiency with features aimed at incident prevention, faster resolution times, and improved user experience visibility.
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CFOs take active role in GenAI strategy development
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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investment
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productivity
34% of CFOs are actively developing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) strategies in their corporations, according to a new survey by Gartner.
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Jet Technologies announces new distribution centre in Brisbane
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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investment
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nz
Sydney's Jet Technologies has opened a distribution centre in Brisbane, marking its expansion in Australia and New Zealand, driven by increasing demand for their print, packaging and industrial solutions.
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Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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project management
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cx
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martech
Professional services firms boost profitability through understanding core metrics as insight into these factors enables targeted improvement.
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Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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it training
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partner programmes
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support
NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
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Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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apple
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smartphones
Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.
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Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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pc hardware
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cybersecurity
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it industry
Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.
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Simplifying the security challenge of operating in multi-cloud
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Overcoming the challenging complexity of multi-cloud operations requires an innovative approach to security focusing on cloud, clusters, containers, customer data and code, commonly referred to as the '5 C’s'.
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Channel partners perceive EU's NIS2 directive as revenue opportunity
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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edutech
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managed services
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gdpr
93% of channel partners see upcoming EU cybersecurity directive NIS2 as a revenue-growing opportunity, according to a survey by global tech provider Westcon-Comstor.
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Dell launches AI-powered intelligent headsets for hybrid work
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud services
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voip
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contact centre
Dell Technologies unveils new intelligent headsets equipped with advanced AI technology, enhancing productivity and communication in the evolving landscape of hybrid work.
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B2B software marketplaces set to reshape global procurement by 2030
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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ai security
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subscriptions
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zuora
B2B software marketplace growth could disrupt global enterprise software purchases by 2030, accounting for 10%, according to IoT Analytics' new report.
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Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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power / energy
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sustainable it
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schneider electric
John Atherton to steer Eaton Electrical ANZ as Managing Director, eyeing strategic expansion after impressive track record in the power sector.
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Vodafone invests $20 million in technology-focused retail revamp
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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apple
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technology gifts
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customers
Vodafone unveils $20 million tech-led retail revamp for enhanced customer experience and increased demand.
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Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ai
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cybersecurity
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relationships
97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.