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Red Hat debuts OpenStack Services on OpenShift for telcos
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Red Hat has launched OpenStack Services on OpenShift, aiming to simplify virtualisation and cloud management, specifically benefiting telecommunications firms.
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Zoom survey reveals global shift to hybrid work, AI adoption
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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financial systems
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A global survey by Zoom and Reworked INSIGHTS reveals that 83% of employees find hybrid work increases productivity, highlighting a shift towards more flexible work environments.
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Infor harnesses Amazon Bedrock for new AI solutions
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Infor partners with Amazon Bedrock to boost GenAI solutions in CloudSuite, introducing 60 new AI use cases by year-end, enhancing efficiency and customer value.
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New tool helps Australian transport meet emissions targets
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cartech
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data warehousing
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evs
netBI's Emissions Reporting Tool aids Australian public transport in meeting 2050 Net Zero targets by simplifying and automating extensive emissions reporting.
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Gartner predicts rise in SaaS backup prioritisation by 2028
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Gartner forecasts 75% of enterprises will prioritise SaaS application backup by 2028, a substantial rise from 15% in 2024, driven by recent IT outages.
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Fortinet unveils new SASE features with sovereign SASE & GenAI
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Fortinet has unveiled new sovereign SASE and generative AI capabilities in its unified SASE solution, enhancing security and integration for enterprises.
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Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.
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Halliburton cyberattack highlights critical infrastructure vulnerability
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Halliburton's recent cyberattack underscores the urgent need for heightened cybersecurity in the energy sector, stressing proactive measures and robust recovery plans.
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The alignment of CMO and CTO goals in the new era of data collaboration
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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data protection
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martech
In the post-digital age, aligning CMO and CTO goals through Data Clean Rooms offers a secure balance between innovative data usage and stringent privacy compliance.
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McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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email security
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data privacy
McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
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Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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productivity
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engineering
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Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
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Tangerine unveils new high speed NBN plans for regional areas
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Australian telco Tangerine launches high-speed NBN Fixed Wireless plans in regional areas, offering three pricing tiers to address growing internet demand.
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Logicalis migrates Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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microsoft
Logicalis Australia has successfully migrated Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure, enhancing its digital capabilities and supporting innovation across its campuses.
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Fujitsu earns four Microsoft security awards, launches new services
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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fujitsu
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cyber resilience
Fujitsu has achieved four Microsoft Security Specialisations and launched new Cyber Security Services to enhance protection for businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
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Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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saas
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Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.
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AWS & AEP partner to build world's largest epilepsy dataset
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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encryption
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Amazon Web Services partners with the Australian Epilepsy Project to create the world’s largest connected epilepsy dataset, leveraging AI for enhanced patient care.
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Pure Storage to support next-gen VMware vSphere vVols
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Pure Storage announced support for the next-gen VMware vSphere vVols at VMware Explore in Las Vegas, enhancing scalability and performance for enterprise storage solutions.
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Nuix to explore ethical AI at 2024 conference series
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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hcm
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data privacy
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Nuix is set to host its second XLR8 conference, exploring the intersection of AI and humanity, with speakers like Brendan Dowling discussing ethical AI practices.
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Three steps to secure compliance with Australia’s new technology asset stocktake requirements
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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it training
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
Australia’s new PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandates government entities and suppliers to complete technology asset stocktakes by June 2025 to bolster cybersecurity.
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Sunshine Hydro appoints ex-NZ Climate Minister as strategic advisor
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green party
Sunshine Hydro appoints former New Zealand Climate Change Minister James Shaw as Strategic Advisor, aiming to accelerate its transition to renewable energy.