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Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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AI is set to transform urban living through Smart Cities, enhancing public welfare and citizen satisfaction while prioritising ethics and sustainability.
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How GenAIxOps revolutionises modern IT operations management and drives business success

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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GenAIxOps unites generative AI, AIOps, and cross-domain observability, revolutionising IT operations for businesses, boosting efficiency, security, and cost savings.
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Ripple partners begin beta testing of new stablecoin Ripple USD

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Ripple partners start beta testing of Ripple USD stablecoin, eyeing a 2023 launch to enhance cross-border payments and drive innovation with DIFC support.
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Alex Stamos appointed new CISO at SentinelOne

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne has named Alex Stamos as CISO. Stamos, formerly with Meta and Yahoo!, aims to drive secure system development amidst rising cyber threats.
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Kiwi Mobile tackles NZD $400 million in wasted mobile data

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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New Zealanders waste NZD $400 million yearly on unused mobile data. Kiwi Mobile aims to change this with its new Endless plan, charging only for data used.
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Experts weigh in on cookie deprecation and data privacy

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Google's decision to retain third-party cookies surprises experts, sparking debate on privacy, data strategies, and the digital ecosystem's future path.
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CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research's reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.
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AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Generative AI isn't just jargon—it's revolutionising IT. Explore its strategic value, cross-functional implementation, and trust-building transparency.
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Bridgewise launches AI-powered analysis for global funds

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Bridgewise has unveiled an AI-powered analysis solution for ETFs and mutual funds, offering insights into 12,000 global funds to help investors make informed decisions.
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FinOps: Balancing financial responsibility & technical innovation

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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FinOps is revolutionising how companies manage cloud costs and developer productivity, bridging financial responsibility with tech innovation to boost ROI.
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Unison Networks reveals 10-year plan, seeks community feedback

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Unison Networks unveils a decade-long Asset Management Plan, inviting community feedback to ensure their evolving needs are met in Rotorua, Taupo, and Hawkes Bay.
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Cloudinary supports C2PA standard to combat fake media

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Cloudinary supports the C2PA standard to enhance digital media transparency, partnering with Dow Jones to combat fake content amid the rise of AI-generated media.
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The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Melbourne's The Martech Weekly (TMW) and New York-based Alium partner to disrupt market research, promising enhanced, transparent market intelligence for Martech investments.
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Neustark secures USD $69 million for carbon removal expansion

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Neustark, a Swiss carbon removal firm, raises USD $69 million led by Decarbonisation Partners and Blume Equity to expand its CO2 capture technology globally.
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Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
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Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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Digital transformation revolutionises logistics industry

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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The logistics sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with companies investing heavily in technologies like AI and IoT to optimise operations and meet growing eCommerce demands.
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AI implementation in IT: professionals voice concerns

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A SolarWinds report shows only 43% of IT professionals believe their databases are AI-ready, with data quality and security concerns as major hurdles.