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Internet of Things security firm Nozomi Networks wins excellence award
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Nozomi Networks' Vantage solution, a SaaS-powered security platform for IoT networks, has been awarded the 2021 IoT Excellence Award.
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Bitcoin's in a slump but expert says ignore the crypto deniers to build long term wealth
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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Bitcoin set for worst monthly performance since May as CEO of deVere Group urges investors to ignore crypto skeptics.
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Acer unveils a trio of Chromebooks for families, students, and hybrid workers
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
Acer has unveiled three new Chromebooks designed for users needing an affordable device for productivity, entertainment and communication.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
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Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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Technology and digitalisation will play a crucial role in tackling climate change in 2022, says Telenor Research.
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2022 will see the rise of digital twin marketplaces, report finds
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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Next year will see a US$4.6 billion global spend on industrial digital twins, according to a new whitepaper by ABI Research.
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AI tech poised to help reduce carbon emissions, IDC and Baidu finds
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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AI tech to contribute 70% of carbon emissions reductions by 2060, says IDC and Baidu whitepaper. Over 35 billion tons of emissions to be reduced.
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TX strategy crucial in transforming Govt services, report finds
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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gartner
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By 2023, at least 85% of governments without a total experience (TX) strategy will fail to successfully transform government services, according to Gartner.
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Logistics leaders expect outsourcing budgets to increase
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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inventory management systems
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Two-thirds of logistics leaders increased their outsourcing budget this year, with 74% expecting further increases in the next two years, according to Gartner.
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iPaaS market set to grow more than $10B in five years
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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IPaaS market size expected to reach US$13.9bn by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 30.3%, driven by hybrid cloud adoption and business agility needs.
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OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.
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IT leaders need purpose-built PAM solutions, ThycoticCentrify finds
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Over half of organizations have faced security incidents due to exposed secrets, but dev teams stick to old processes.
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Board games go digital for the festive season
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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More than a million people are using the Bubble system, which allows gamers to add friends and family to group video chats.
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PNY expands footprint in Australian market with Leader Comptuers partnership
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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sales
PNY signs distribution deal with Leader Computers, boosting presence in Australian market and offering support to resellers and retailers.
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Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Emmi, an Australian fintech specializing in carbon risk solutions, has raised $3.5m to support global expansion of its Global Carbon Efficiency Rating (GCER).
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DiviPay raises $20 million, looks to expand into international markets
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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fintech
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spend management
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capital
Sydney-based start-up DiviPay has raised $20m in Series A funding to expand its operations and product offering in international markets.
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One-stop eCommerce live streaming solution boosting business
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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video
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digital entertainment
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A new live-streaming solution is helping boost eCommerce sales, according to Agora, a real-time engagement platform.
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Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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optus
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.
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Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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endpoint protection
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malware
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ai security
Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.
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Ransomware, cyber insurance and unbreakable backup key reflections of 2021
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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malware
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dr
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cloud services
Enterprises recognised the need to protect themselves against a ransomware-related class action lawsuit, and began preparations for a worst-case scenario.
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COVID-19 pandemic to fuel wearables, wireless growth in 2022
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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wearables
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headsets
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abi research
2022 will see pandemic-fuelled growth continue for wearables and wireless headsets, according to ABI Research.
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Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
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Sustainability is a business imperative - can technology save us?
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Sustainability has become even more important over the last few years, with many growing organisations having set their own targets to reduce carbon emissions.
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Atturra lists on the ASX raising approximately $24.8 million through its Initial IPO
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Atturra begins trading on ASX following a successful IPO, raising $24.8m. The Australian tech firm aims to become the country's largest IT solutions provider.