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Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.
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The Engenco Group chooses SugarCRM to power customer relations

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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Engenco Group implements SugarCRM to consolidate customer data, improve insights, and enhance customer experience.
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NZ Govt backs new data-driven forecasting tool for agriculture sector

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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New Zealand Government invests $200k in new climate forecasting tool to help farmers prepare for dry conditions.
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Majority of enterprise execs to adopt quantum computing in the near term - study

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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The majority of global enterprise leaders agree that those who fail to adopt quantum computing will fall behind, a new study has revealed.
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Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.
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New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
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Technology is key to building resilience and addressing the supply chain challenges of 2022

Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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2022 will bring continued supply chain challenges as the global health crisis persists. Rising costs and labour shortages are causing uncertainty worldwide.
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Australia prioritises IT hardware manufacturing on the road to digital sovereign resilience

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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Australia's new computer hardware manufacturing facility aims to enhance sovereign resilience in IT infrastructure.
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Amid the Great Resignation, curiosity is an important skill for employees, according to new SAS study

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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While curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill.
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Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report

Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.
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Quantity, size and complexity of DDoS attacks on the rise - report

Wed, 17th Nov 2021
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DDoS attacks are on the rise, with increased quantity, size, and complexity, according to the Lumen Technologies Q3 DDoS Report.
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Digital transformation initiatives on the rise as organisations focus on strategic priorities

Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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Global spending on digital transformation is set to reach $2.8 trillion in 2025, doubling the amount allocated in 2020, according to IDC.
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7 in 10 tech employees are considering quitting, survey finds

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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New study predicts that businesses could lose 7 out of 10 tech employees in the next year, as pandemic reshapes job market.
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Cybersecurity experts weigh in on BlackMatter ransomware shut down

Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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Given the lucrative activity of RaaS we are likely to see them reappear in the near future. The battle against ransomware is far from over.
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Sysdig launches DevOps SaaS offering in ANZ region

Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
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Sysdig has launched its Software-as-a-Service offering in Australia and New Zealand, providing local security solutions for containers and Kubernetes.
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Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report

Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.
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NZ organisations risk being left behind in Artificial Intelligence plans

Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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New Zealand organisations are at risk of being left behind in AI adoption, with a stark divide in usage, warns report.
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1 in 5 companies suffer ransomware attack - report

Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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21% of businesses surveyed have been victims of ransomware attacks, with 9.2% paying the ransom, according to a report by Hornetsecurity.
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Communications service providers unprepared to charge for 5G services

Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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73% of CSPs plan to launch 5G networks by 2022, but 94% have challenges with their existing charging systems, says Oracle Communications survey.
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Telstra now provides direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering Service and Teams

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Telstra is selected as a carrier for the Microsoft Azure Peering Service, a service enhancing customer connectivity, and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams.