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Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Thoughtworks has announced key leadership changes with Chief Strategy Officer and APAC Regional Managing Director appointments.
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Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.
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DeepSeek faces bans amid security & data privacy woes

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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data privacy
DeepSeek faces intense scrutiny over significant security flaws and data management practices, prompting bans across multiple countries amidst privacy concerns.
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Leaseweb enhances infrastructure with NVIDIA GPU integration

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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private cloud
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public cloud
Leaseweb Global is enhancing its processing solutions by integrating powerful NVIDIA GPUs, aiming to deliver cost-effective, high-performance computing for AI and more.
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Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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agricultural technology
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construction
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geographic information system
The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
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SAP Concur reveals business travel trends for 2025

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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genai
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SAP Concur's 2025 travel predictions highlight the rise of digital investment and changing employee expectations as business travel volumes surge again.
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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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cdp
Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
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WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
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New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience amid global challenges

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience and growth potential despite global challenges, with AI and cybersecurity as key pillars, according to DLA Piper's 2024 Tech Index.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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storage
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hyperscale
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iot
Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.
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91% of Australians seek better support for neurodivergent employees

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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anz bank
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dxc
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police
A new survey by DXC Technology reveals 91% of Australians feel organisations can better support neurodivergent employees.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cost
New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
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Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Visa's new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
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AutoStore opens new factory in Thailand to expand APAC operations

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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supply chain
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emerging technology
AutoStore is set to double its production capacity with a new factory in Thailand, aiming to serve APAC markets more effectively by manufacturing 15,000 robots in 18 months.
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Applexus Technologies acquires Absoft to enhance SAP services

Fri, 31st May 2024
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supply chain
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cloud services
Applexus Technologies has acquired UK-based Absoft Limited, aiming to transform the SAP landscape by combining strengths.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion

Fri, 31st May 2024
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social commerce
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retail
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forrester
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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microsoft
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onedrive
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Ashling Partners extends intelligent automation services to Australia

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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it automation
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healthtech
Ashling Partners, a major intelligent automation service provider, is enlarging its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with a new Australian centre of excellence and a Melbourne office.