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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.

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Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
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Xero introduces AI tool JAX to boost accounting accuracy
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
Xero has unveiled JAX, a new AI-powered smart business companion, at Xerocon London, promising enhanced accuracy in accounting tasks for small businesses.
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Joe Sen appointed new Group MD of Now Comms Asia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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samsung
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star wars
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job moves
Now Comms Asia names Joe Sen as Group MD to lead operations in APAC, focusing on strategic growth and client relationships in key regional markets.
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Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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kroll
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strategy
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leadership
Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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it automation
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partner programmes
Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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SiteMinder & Cloudbeds forge strategic hospitality alliance
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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connectivity
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revenue management
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siteminder
SiteMinder and Cloudbeds unite to boost global hotelier revenue opportunities, integrating their platforms to enhance distribution and operational precision for 60,000 hotels.
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NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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data science
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genai
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ai
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as AI Lead, enhancing its AI capabilities and driving innovation-led growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost’s extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company’s next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.
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Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.
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Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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hyperscale
One New Zealand appoints Will Graham as General Manager of Enterprise Sales, eyeing his deep telecom expertise to bolster private sector relationships.
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Clari appoints Claire Darling as new CMO to drive growth
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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martech
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it automation
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vmware
Clari appoints Claire Darling as new CMO; leveraging her expertise to drive growth and solidify its position as a leader in AI-powered revenue technology.
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Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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cloud services
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tuanz
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computer science
Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand’s digital future and health tech advocacy.
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Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The System Shock remake for Xbox Series X brings better graphics and an intriguing storyline but is held back by outdated mechanics and lack of waypoints. 7.5/10.
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Nimbus patents solution to eliminate wage theft in Australia
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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saas
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Nimbus has become the first Australian tech firm to patent a solution against wage theft, crucial for the AUD $2.5 billion contact centre industry.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Insurability to aid cyber insurers
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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breach prevention
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's new Falcon for Insurability initiative aims to lower underwriting risks for cyber insurers and enhance organisations' cyber resilience using AI-powered defences.
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DaVinci Resolve 19 integrates Snapdragon X Elite processor
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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ai
Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 19 now supports Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite, promising up to 4.7 times faster AI performance and over 100 new features for video editing.
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Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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martech
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genai
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Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.
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Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
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FedEx appoints Sandeep Shahi as the new Vice President, Information Technology in Asia Pacific
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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carbon footprint
FedEx names Sandeep Shahi as its new CIO for Asia Pacific, aiming to drive significant tech advancements and enhance supply chain efficiencies across the region.
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Pure Storage announces strategic investment in LandingAI
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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storage
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genai
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ai
Pure Storage's strategic investment in visual AI firm LandingAI aims to enhance AI vision models for enterprises, unlocking the potential of complex data forms.