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Virtual change rooms & AI shop assistants: Why the future of retail will be defined by human-centric tech
Customer Relationship Management

Virtual change rooms & AI shop assistants: Why the future of retail will be defined by human-centric tech

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted online shopping in New Zealand, but consumers still value the in-store experience. How can retailers adapt?.

By Andal Alwan • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Dark clouds on the horizon: How to close the gaps in cloud security
Data Analytics

Dark clouds on the horizon: How to close the gaps in cloud security

Cloud security is more trusted than ever, but there are still gaps that need to be addressed. Find out what they are in this article.

By George Tsoukas • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study
Health Technologies

Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study

While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
How businesses can better adapt to meet the changing demands of customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How businesses can better adapt to meet the changing demands of customer experience

The pandemic has had a significant impact on customer experience in businesses, highlighting the need for digital transformation and personalised solutions.

By Cameron Adams and Pushkar Taneja • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Remote work will be driven by managed services going forward
Virtual Private Networks

Remote work will be driven by managed services going forward

Reflecting on the past year, it's clear that remote work played a significant role in maintaining business operations across ANZ.

By Geoffrey Willison • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity
Data Protection

Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity

Organisations are shifting towards a data-first security approach as data protection becomes more complex in the digital age.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Scaling AI: Making machine-learning models more effective and efficient
Data Analytics

Scaling AI: Making machine-learning models more effective and efficient

High-quality, clean and labelled data is crucial. Companies can use AI and ML to cleanse data effectively, reduce bias, and improve outcomes.

By Raja Shah • 6 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Adoption of cloud sees continued growth for Workday
Data Analytics

Adoption of cloud sees continued growth for Workday

Workday sees 20% increase in Q3 revenue, with more than 70% of financial services firms in the Fortune 500 as customers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
Five tips for finding an RPA solution to meet your needs
Data Analytics

Five tips for finding an RPA solution to meet your needs

Robotic process automation (RPA) can revolutionize insurance processes, but finding the right solution and provider is key. Here are five tips to consider.

By Jeff Hiegert • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Strengthening supply chain resilience amid VUCA
Semiconductors

Strengthening supply chain resilience amid VUCA

Australian manufacturers continue to suffer from shortages, hindering their recovery as a potential third wave of the pandemic looms.

By Vipin Gopal • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Exploring the move from virtual machines to containerisation
Storage

Exploring the move from virtual machines to containerisation

Containerisation is becoming the core technology for running business applications faster with greater reliability in the era of digital transformation.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
How to create high performance tech teams
Cloud Services

How to create high performance tech teams

Workplaces prepare for 'Great Resignation' as employees leave roles. Retention schemes are being boosted to combat the trend.

By Peter Marelas • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Why secure SD-WAN is the key to leveraging 5G safely and effectively
Firewalls

Why secure SD-WAN is the key to leveraging 5G safely and effectively

Businesses in Australia are exploring the potential of 5G networks and the need for secure SD-WAN solutions to ensure success.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Maximising your investments through security automation
Cloud Services

Maximising your investments through security automation

Organizations have accelerated their plans for security automation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 80% now having partial automation, a new report finds.

By Anthony Stitt • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Worried about unpredictable multi-cloud spending? Get yourself a partner
Network Infrastructure

Worried about unpredictable multi-cloud spending? Get yourself a partner

Adopting a cloud-first policy doesn't have to mean paying twice as much - a multi-cloud strategy can offer cost savings and flexibility.

By Adrian Iannessa • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021
Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?
Malware

Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.

By Tony Bauman • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
In data we trust - or do we? The human-machine relationship examined
Data Analytics

In data we trust - or do we? The human-machine relationship examined

As a society, we have all individually developed significant yet quiet relationships over the past decade, many of us without even realising it.

By Paul Leahy • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Why intelligent information management is crucial in the modern workplace
Storage

Why intelligent information management is crucial in the modern workplace

When businesses started turning paper-based documents into digital files, there were no hard-and-fast rules regarding where to store information.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
How moving to a secure distributed cloud can help set businesses up for success
Data Analytics

How moving to a secure distributed cloud can help set businesses up for success

Australia's move to distributed cloud technology is expected to provide new opportunities for businesses as they increase investment in the cloud.

By Ananthkumar K S • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021