Retail stories - Page 371
NSW hacker to appear in court seven months after GoGet data breach
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Popular car sharing service GoGet has been hit by a massive data breach that may affect all users who joined prior to July 27, 2017.
Lightweave aims to create VR/AR for the masses
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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unity
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ar
Lightweave, an Australian experiential agency, revolutionises VR/AR with pop-up stalls in malls and sports events, aiming to make immersive tech for everyone.
Gartner provides recommendations around Equinix CEO’s abrupt departure
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix CEO Steve Smith steps down, leading to uncertainty in the datacenter industry. No immediate impact expected.
Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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defi
This has been deemed the largest cyptocurrency breach of all time but Coincheck has been praised for promising to refund its 260,000 customers.
Interoute strengthens Virtual Data Centre offering with new compliance
Sat, 27th Jan 2018
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iaas
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interoute
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virtual data centre
Interoute has announced its Virtual Data Centre (VDC) service is now fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
Acronis and CloudLinux release data security solution
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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open source
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cloud services
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acronis
Acronis partners with CloudLinux to launch CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360, a robust, cloud-based data protection solution designed for Linux Web servers.
CIM group acquires new data center
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
CIM Group and fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty acquire a 42,000-square-foot data centre in Markham, expanding their international portfolio.
One of AU’s largest regional universities chooses HPE to future-proof IT
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
CQUniversity has entered into a multi-year contract with HPE to enhance its data storage and disaster recovery solutions.
Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
SMB business confidence drops as economy tightens – survey
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
The survey took responses from over 200 firms, comprising micro (up to 5 staff) and intermediate businesses (6 to 20 staff).
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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cleantech
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sustainability
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whittaker's
Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.
WhiteHawk cybersecurity exchange lists on ASX after successful IPO
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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asx
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whitehawk
The Australian Securities Exchange is now playing host to what is being called ‘the world’s first online cybersecurity exchange’.
Square Enix announces special 30th Anniversary Final Fantasy quiz for fans to participate in
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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square enix
Square Enix has announced a special quiz fans can take that tests their overall knowledge of the 30 year history of the popular Final Fantasy series.
Amazon’s foray into Australia may push local retailers to the edge
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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amazon
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globaldata
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volution
Amazon's Australian launch threatens local retailers like JB Hi-Fi and Woolworths, urging them to invest in tech and unique customer experiences for survival.
NZ central and local Govt partnership deploy Promapp for quality management
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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promapp
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public sector
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local government
Promapp will support the provision of GoShift’s centrally held QMS by providing the capability to standardise policy and procedures.
Fusionex named as ‘Major Player’ for BDA in IDC report
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Fusionex has been named a ‘Major Player’ in an IDC report that assesses big data and analytics solutions from global vendors present in Asia/Pacific.
Ursnif banking Trojan loves New Zealand and Australia as its targets
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
The Ursnif Banking Trojan seems to love Australia and New Zealand, based on findings that show its ‘disproportionate prevalence' in the two countries.
Microsoft announces that Xbox Game Pass will now include new release video games
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is getting a major upgrade later this year because it will now add all first party new releases.
Grant McBeath steps in as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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uc
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telco
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spark
Grant McBeath has been named interim CEO of Spark HMB, stepping in as Jason Paris departs in 2018 for an international opportunity.
Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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robots
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it automation
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ai
Study finds teaming machine intelligence with humans can help organisations embrace efficient and meritocratic workforces.