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Xero integration offers SMBs direct debit services

Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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Xero has teamed up with a UK-based direct debit provider GoCardless and brought new options for payment collection to New Zealand businesses.
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Health beyond borders: How can blockchain transform medical tourism?

Fri, 12th Oct 2018
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healthtech
In the wake of rising blockchain popularity, the medical tourism industry is bound to be among the top beneficiaries.
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Veritas and Pure Storage partner to enhance AI and ML

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
Veritas and Pure Storage have teamed up in a bid to aid joint customers make the most of their data for a competitive advantage.
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Xero champions mental health awareness and support in the workplace

Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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Xero offers its 2000 employees worldwide well-being leave to address mental health challenges and reduce stigma.
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DDN partners with NVIDIA to activate AI in the data centre

Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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ai
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nvidia
The duo asserts they're looking to reinvent data centres with storage and compute solutions that are equipped for AI and deep learning (DL) workloads.
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Fintech startup Hnry extends oversubscribed pre-seed capital raise

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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risk & compliance
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capital raising
Wellington-based fintech startup Hnry's pre-seed capital raise was so popular that it was oversubscribed by $100,000 within days of launch.
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Digital transformation is no pain no gain

Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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Everyone craves the agility and innovation (among other things) that digital transformation promises, but how many are willing to take the risk?.
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World's first carbon-positive data centre due to be powered on

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
EcoDataCenter will be launching its new facility in Sweden that not only has no carbon emissions, but also promotes the reduction of them.
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Is the glamour of cloud compromising business fundamentals?

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
Given cloud's massive momentum, Mark Gaydos says there is a risk that some basic fundamentals might be being overlooked in the rush.
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Remote working: The ticket to happier and healthier employees?

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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workplace
Businesses that allow employees to work remotely also reap the benefits of increased employee productivity, happiness and health.
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important considerations ahead of a cloud migration

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Data and oil have undeniable similarities in how businesses use them, but hoarding and storing data like an oil tycoon can lead to damaging consequences.
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All aboard the blockchain train: Academic says NZ needs to catch up fast

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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New Zealand is lagging in blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption, says a University of Auckland academic, urging swift action to remain competitive.
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XDHax Xero Developers Challenges crowns ultimate winners

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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apm
XDHax 2023 crowns APAC and EMEA winners: Custom D for its cleaner app Dirty Bach, and Jemcode for the calendar-sync InView; both win USD $5,000.
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Using technology to inspire customers

Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Harnessing AI, machine learning, and VR, the travel industry seeks to predict and inspire consumer behaviour, making choices more personalised and engaging.
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Research finds majority of businesses failing to comply with GDPR

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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data analytics
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martech
70% of companies couldn't fulfil data access and portability requests within the GDPR-specified one-month time limit.
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Challenges in a new dawn of data protection - Commvault

Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Companies today are able to generate more data at a faster rate and it is more accessible to a larger number of users.
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Is it possible to leverage AI technologies in an ethical and sustainable way?

Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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Sage's position paper on AI lays out actionable insights for businesses and society to leverage AI technology in an ethical and sustainable way.
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'Don't be like Silicon Valley': Kiwi SaaS firms encouraged to look after their own

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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saas
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callaghan innovation
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miro
New Zealand's tech sector gathers at the Southern SaaS event in Auckland to focus on achieving faster and smarter growth.
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GlobalData: IoT raises massive privacy concerns

Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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data privacy
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globaldata
Rapid evolution of enterprise IoT tech justifies digital transformation, but privacy concerns must be addressed, warns GlobalData.
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Exclusive interview: RSA on the road to AI security

Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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rsa security
Organisations are now capable of leveraging AI as its advanced to the point of addressing critical issues in cybersecurity.